
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.
- Sangiovese968
- Nebbiolo833
- Other Red Blends775
- Other Red Wine264
- Barbera210
- Tuscan Blends164
- Bordeaux Red Blends132
- Merlot85
- Dolcetto71
- Pinot Noir67
- Cabernet Sauvignon63
- Primitivo62
- Montepulciano61
- Nero d'Avola61
- Aglianico59
- Syrah/Shiraz44
- Negroamaro33
- Sagrantino29
- Lagrein28
- Grenache25
- Refosco18
- Cabernet Franc16
- Teroldego15
- Nerello Mascalese7
- Grignolino6
- Corvina4
- Rhône Blends3
- Carignan2
- Petit Verdot2
- Gaglioppo2
- Bonarda1
- Carmenere1
- Lambrusco1
- Malbec1
- Tannat1
- Tempranillo1
- Zinfandel1
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Layer Cake Primitivo aka Zinfandel 2010Primitivo from Italy
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Cantele Primitivo 2010Primitivo from Italy
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Castello Monaci Piluna Primitivo 2010Primitivo from Italy
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Feudi di San Gregorio Primitivo 2010Primitivo from Italy
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Feudo di Santa Croce Primitivo di Manduria LXXIV 2010Primitivo from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
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A. Mano Puglia Primitivo 2010Primitivo from Italy
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Soleto Primitivo 2010Primitivo from Italy
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Tormaresca Torcicoda Primitivo 2010Primitivo from Italy
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Pirro Varone Societa Agricola s.r.l Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale Tocy 2010Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Poderi Anglelini Primitivo di Manduria 2010Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Li Veli Salento Montecoco Primitivo 2010Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Villa Matilde Cecubo 2010Primitivo from Campania, Italy
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Racemi Primitivo di Manduria Tenuta Pozzopalo Giravolta 2010Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Cantine Lizzano Primitivo di Manduria Macchia 2010Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Produttori Vini Manduria Primitivo di Manduria Lirica 2010Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Agricole Pietraventosa Gioia del Colle Primitivo Riserva 2010Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Racemi Primitivo di Manduria Masseria Pepe 2010Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Masseria Capoforte Salento Primitivo 2010Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Mocavero Salento Pietrafitta Primitivo 2010Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Mocavero Santufili Salento Primitivo 2010Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Racemi Primitivo di Manduria Archidamo Pervini 2010Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Cantine Lizzano Primitivo di Manduria Macchia 2010Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Cantine Cristiano Guttarolo Puglia Amphora 2010Primitivo from Italy
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Cantine Cristiano Guttarolo Lamie delle Vigne Primitivo 2010Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Orion Wines Primitivo di Puglia Passitivo 2010Primitivo from Puglia, Italy