
Italian Red Wine
Picturesque hillsides, endless coastlines and a favorable climate ...
Italian Red Wine
While picturesque hillsides, endless coastlines and a favorable climate serve to unify the grape-growing culture of this country. The apparent never-ending world of indigenous grape varieties gives Italy an unexampled charm and allure for its red wines. From the steep inclines of the Alps to the sprawling, warm, coastal plains of the south, red grape varieties thrive throughout.
The kings of Italy, wines like Barolo and Barbaresco (made of Nebbiolo), and Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino (made of Sangiovese), as well as Amarone (mostly Corvina), play center stage for the most lauded, collected and cellar-worthy reds. Less popular but entirely deserving of as much praise are the wines made from Aglianico, Sagrantino and Nerello Mascalese.
For those accustomed to drinking New World reds, the south is the place to start. Grapes like Negroamaro or Primitvo from Puglia and Nero d’Avola from Sicily make soft, ammicable, full-bodied, fruit-dominant wines. Curious palates should be on the lookout for Cannonau (Grenache), Lagrein, Teroldego, Ruché, Freisa, Cesanese, Schiopettino, Rossese and Gaglioppo to name a few.
- Sangiovese226
- Other Red Blends164
- Nebbiolo120
- Barbera55
- Tuscan Blends47
- Bordeaux Red Blends35
- Merlot29
- Other Red Wine29
- Cabernet Sauvignon19
- Nero d'Avola12
- Aglianico11
- Primitivo10
- Dolcetto9
- Montepulciano9
- Negroamaro7
- Pinot Noir6
- Syrah/Shiraz4
- Refosco4
- Grenache3
- Lagrein3
- Sagrantino3
- Cabernet Franc2
- Corvina2
- Zinfandel1
- Teroldego1
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A. Mano Puglia Primitivo 2003Primitivo from Italy
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Ognissole Primitivo di Manduria 2003Primitivo from Italy
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Botromagno Primitivo 2003Primitivo from Italy
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Cantele Primitivo 2003Primitivo from Italy
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Feudi Di San Marzano Primitivo Luccarelli 2003Primitivo from Italy
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Feudo Monaci Primitivo 2003Primitivo from Italy
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Appollonio Casa Vinicola Salento Rocca dei Mori Briaco Primitivo 2003Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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A. Mano Puglia Prima Mano Primitivo 2003Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Mocavero Santufili Salento Primitivo 2003Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Mocavero Salento Primitivo 2003Primitivo from Puglia, Italy