
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.
- Sangiovese625
- Other Red Blends428
- Nebbiolo397
- Other Red Wine159
- Barbera153
- Tuscan Blends139
- Dolcetto88
- Montepulciano85
- Bordeaux Red Blends83
- Nero d'Avola65
- Primitivo64
- Pinot Noir62
- Merlot60
- Cabernet Sauvignon41
- Aglianico26
- Lagrein24
- Negroamaro19
- Grenache13
- Grignolino13
- Syrah/Shiraz12
- Schiava11
- Cabernet Franc8
- Corvina7
- Nerello Mascalese7
- Refosco7
- Carignan6
- Teroldego6
- Rhône Blends5
- Lambrusco5
- Bonarda3
- Gaglioppo3
- Carmenere2
- Petit Verdot2
- Zinfandel2
- Frappato2
- Sagrantino2
- Gamay1
- Freisa1
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A Mano Primitivo 2015Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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La Fiera Primitivo Salento 2015Primitivo from Veneto, Italy
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Masseria Surani Heracles Primitivo 2015Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Li Veli Orion Primitivo 2015Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Tormaresca Torcicoda Primitivo 2015Primitivo from Italy
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Cantele Primitivo 2015Primitivo from Italy
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Botromagno Primitivo 2015Primitivo from Italy
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Leone de Castris Primitivo di Manduria Villa Santera 2015Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Castello Monaci Artas Primitivo 2015Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Matane Primitivo Di Manduria Il Matane 2015Primitivo from Italy
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Matane Primitivo Puglia 2015Primitivo from Italy
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Castello Monaci Piluna Primitivo 2015Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Chiaromonte Ele Primitivo 2015Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Layer Cake Primitivo aka Zinfandel 2015Primitivo from Italy
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A. Mano Puglia Prima Mano Primitivo 2015Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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A. Mano Puglia Primitivo 2015Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Feudi di Guagnano Salento Diecianni Primitivo 2015Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Farnese Vigneti del Salento Vigne Vecchie Primitivo di Manduria 2015Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Feudo di Santa Croce Primitivo 2015Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Piantaferro Primitivo di Manduria 2015Primitivo from Italy
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Cantine Teanum Otre Primitivo 2015Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Rivera Salento Primitivo 2015Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Masseria Surani Costarossa Primitivo di Madura 2015Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Cantina Sampietrana Primitivo di Manduria Carlone 2015Primitivo from Puglia, Italy
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Az. Ag. Morella Mezzanotte Salento Rosso 2015Primitivo from Puglia, Italy