
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.
- Sangiovese866
- Other Red Blends857
- Nebbiolo566
- Barbera398
- Other Red Wine328
- Tuscan Blends210
- Dolcetto181
- Bordeaux Red Blends141
- Montepulciano120
- Merlot110
- Nero d'Avola109
- Primitivo104
- Pinot Noir102
- Cabernet Sauvignon72
- Negroamaro51
- Lagrein47
- Syrah/Shiraz43
- Aglianico41
- Grenache35
- Refosco30
- Cabernet Franc22
- Teroldego19
- Grignolino18
- Nerello Mascalese10
- Corvina9
- Sagrantino7
- Schiava6
- Carignan5
- Gaglioppo4
- Rhône Blends3
- Bonarda3
- Carmenere3
- Petit Verdot3
- Lambrusco2
- Gamay1
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Matane Primitivo Puglia 2013Primitivo from Italy
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Masseria Surani Heracles Primitivo 2013Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Li Veli Orion Primitivo 2013Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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La Fiera Primitivo Salento 2013Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Tormaresca Torcicoda Primitivo 2013Primitivo from Italy
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Feudi di San Gregorio Primitivo 2013Primitivo from Italy
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Cantine Due Palme Sangaetano Primitivo di Manduria 2013Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Castello Monaci Artas Primitivo 2013Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Schola Sarmenti Critera Primitivo 2013Primitivo from Italy
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Antica Masseria Primitivo di Manduria 2013Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Feudo di Santa Croce Primitivo di Manduria LXXIV 2013Primitivo from Italy
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Vini Menhir Quota 31 Primitivo 2013Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Cantele Primitivo 2013Primitivo from Italy
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Layer Cake Primitivo aka Zinfandel 2013Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Chiaromonte Ele Primitivo 2013Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Varvaglione Vigne & Vini srl Primitivo di Manduria Papale Linea Oro 2013Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Alberto Longo Cantine di Terravecchia Lamia Primitivo 2013Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Cantine Teanum Otre Primitivo 2013Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Ripa di Sotto Puglia Collezione Privata Primitivo 2013Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Cantine Cristiano Guttarolo Lamie delle Vigne Primitivo 2013Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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A. Mano Imprint of Mark Shannon Appassito 2013Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Torre Quarto Tarabuso Primitivo 2013Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Racemi Primitivo di Manduria Felline 2013Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Azienda Agricola Bettili Michele Salento Bettili Angio Archeo Primitivo 2013Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Cantine Paolo Leo Salento Primitivo 2013Primitivo from Puglia, Italy