
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.
- Nebbiolo286
- Sangiovese259
- Other Red Blends238
- Barbera60
- Other Red Wine59
- Tuscan Blends48
- Bordeaux Red Blends47
- Merlot35
- Nero d'Avola22
- Syrah/Shiraz17
- Aglianico17
- Montepulciano17
- Dolcetto16
- Pinot Noir13
- Primitivo13
- Cabernet Sauvignon10
- Sagrantino10
- Negroamaro7
- Refosco7
- Grenache6
- Cabernet Franc5
- Lagrein4
- Teroldego3
- Carignan2
- Nerello Mascalese2
- Corvina1
- Gamay1
- Tannat1
- Tempranillo1
- Gaglioppo1
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Ognissole Primitivo di Manduria 2005Primitivo from Italy
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Botromagno Primitivo 2005Primitivo from Italy
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Cantele Primitivo 2005Primitivo from Italy
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Feudo Monaci Primitivo 2005Primitivo from Italy
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A. Mano Puglia Primitivo 2005Primitivo from Italy
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Az. Ag. Morella La Signora Primitivo 2005Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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I Pastini Tarantino Arpago Primitivo 2005Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Az. Ag. Morella Old Vines Primitivo 2005Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Tenute Al Bano Carrisi Salento Taras Primitivo 2005Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Cantine Due Palme Salento Rocca Normanna Le Sciare Primitivo 2005Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Cantine Rosa del Golfo Salento Salento Primitivo 2005Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Fatalone Gioia del Colle Riserva Primitivo 2005Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Racemi Primitivo di Manduria Masseria Pepe 2005Primitivo from Puglia, Italy