
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.
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Podere Scopetone Brunello di Montalcino 1998Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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Fattoria dei Barbi Rosso dei Barbi 1998Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy
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Banfi 1997 Estate Bottled Flask Chianti (half-bottle) 1998Sangiovese from Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva 1998Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Antinori Peppoli Chianti Classico 1998Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
- WE
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Castello di Monastero Chianti Classico 1998Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
- WE
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Banfi Estate Bottled Flask Chianti 1998Sangiovese from Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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San Leonino Chianti Classico (half-bottle) 1998Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva 1998Sangiovese from Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Ruffino Lodola Nuova Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 1998Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy
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Ruffino Santedame Chianti Classico 1998Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Argiano Rosso di Montalcino 1998Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- RP
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Antinori Badia a Passignano Chianti Classico Reserva 1998Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
- W&S
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Fattorie Melini Chianti Classico Riserva La Selvanella 1998Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Castagnoli Chianti Classico 1998Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Gabbiano Chianti Classico Riserva 1998Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Castello di Albola Chianti Classico 1998Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
- WE
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Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico 1998Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
- RP
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Banfi Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino 1998Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- WS
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Poggio Scalette Il Carbonaione 1998Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy
- WS
- RP
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Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva 1998Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
- WE
- WS
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Mazzei Fonterutoli Chianti Classico 1998Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
- WE
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Camigliano Brunello di Montalcino 1998Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- WS
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Banfi Rosso di Montalcino 1998Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- WE
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Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico 1998Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
- WS