
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.
- Nebbiolo586
- Sangiovese553
- Other Red Blends530
- Other Red Wine184
- Bordeaux Red Blends115
- Barbera115
- Tuscan Blends103
- Merlot64
- Montepulciano53
- Nero d'Avola47
- Aglianico44
- Primitivo38
- Cabernet Sauvignon37
- Dolcetto36
- Pinot Noir29
- Syrah/Shiraz28
- Sagrantino22
- Negroamaro18
- Lagrein14
- Refosco13
- Grenache9
- Cabernet Franc7
- Carignan5
- Teroldego5
- Corvina4
- Gaglioppo2
- Nerello Mascalese2
- Rhône Blends1
- Lambrusco1
- Mourvedre1
- Tempranillo1
- Zinfandel1
- Grignolino1
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A. Mano Puglia Primitivo 2008Primitivo from Italy
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Layer Cake Primitivo aka Zinfandel 2008Primitivo from Italy
- RP
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Soleto Primitivo 2008Primitivo from Italy
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Mille Una Majara Primitivo 2008Primitivo from Italy
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Cantele Primitivo 2008Primitivo from Italy
- RP
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Castello Monaci Piluna Primitivo 2008Primitivo from Italy
- RP
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Tormaresca Torcicoda Primitivo 2008Primitivo from Italy
- WS
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Ogio Wines Puglia Primitivo 2008Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Tenute Al Bano Carrisi Salento Taras Primitivo 2008Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Feudi di San Gregorio Primitivo di Manduria 2008Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Az. Ag. Morella Old Vines Primitivo 2008Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Azienda Agricola Attanasio Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale 2008Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Paololeo Fiore di Vigna Primitivo 2008Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Cantine Menhir Salento Salento Quota 29 Primitivo 2008Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Pirro Varone Societa Agricola s.r.l Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale Tocy 2008Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Cantine de Falco Salento Bocca della Verita Primitivo 2008Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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L'Astore Masseria Salento Jema Primitivo 2008Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Schola Sarmenti Salento Cubardi Primitivo Rosso 2008Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Vigneti Reale Salento Rudiae Primitivo 2008Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Appollonio Casa Vinicola Salento Terragnolo Primitivo Rosso 2008Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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A. Mano Puglia Prima Mano Primitivo 2008Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Cantine Cristiano Guttarolo Gioia del Colle Antello delle Murge Primitivo 2008Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Vinosia Salento Primitivo 2008Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Cantine Paolo Leo Fiore di Vigna Primitivo 2008Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Cantine Teanum Otre Primitivo 2008Primitivo from Puglia, Italy