
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.
- Sangiovese475
- Nebbiolo417
- Other Red Blends366
- Other Red Wine95
- Barbera93
- Bordeaux Red Blends67
- Tuscan Blends64
- Merlot48
- Montepulciano31
- Aglianico30
- Dolcetto26
- Nero d'Avola26
- Syrah/Shiraz25
- Cabernet Sauvignon19
- Sagrantino19
- Pinot Noir14
- Negroamaro11
- Primitivo11
- Grenache7
- Lagrein6
- Refosco6
- Cabernet Franc4
- Carignan3
- Nerello Mascalese2
- Teroldego2
- Bonarda1
- Corvina1
- Lambrusco1
- Gaglioppo1
- Italy19
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Tabarrini Sagrantino di Montefalco Colle Grimaldesco 2006Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Tabarrini Colle alle Macchie Montefalco Sagrantino 2006Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Tenuta Rocca di Fabbri Sagrantino di Montefalco Passito 2006Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Di Filippo Sagrantino di Montefalco 2006Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Azienda Fongoli Società Agricola s.s. Montefalco Sagrantino 2006Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Fattoria Colleallodole Sagrantino di Montefalco Passito 2006Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Azienda Agraria Scacciadiavoli Sagrantino di Montefalco Passito 2006Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Antonelli San Marco Montefalco Sagrantino Chiusa di Pannone 2006Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Terre de Trinci Sagrantino di Montefalco 2006Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Perticaia Sagrantino di Montefalco 2006Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Antonelli San Marco Montefalco Sagrantino 2006Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Tabarrini Sagrantino di Montefalco Campo alla Cerqua 2006Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Cantine Tiburzi Montefalco Sagrantino Gustavo Tiburzi 2006Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Azienda Agraria Scacciadiavoli Sagrantino di Montefalco 2006Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Cantina Tudernum Sagrantino di Montefalco 2006Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Paolo Bea Pagliaro Montefalco Sagrantino 2006Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Azienda Agricola Adanti Il Domenico Montefalco Sagrantino 2006Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Villa Mongalli Montefalco Sagrantino Della Cima 2006Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy
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Madonna Alta Sagrantino di Montefalco 2006Sagrantino from Umbria, Italy