
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.
- Sangiovese226
- Other Red Blends164
- Nebbiolo121
- Barbera55
- Tuscan Blends47
- Bordeaux Red Blends35
- Merlot29
- Other Red Wine29
- Cabernet Sauvignon19
- Nero d'Avola12
- Aglianico11
- Primitivo10
- Dolcetto9
- Montepulciano9
- Negroamaro7
- Pinot Noir6
- Syrah/Shiraz4
- Refosco4
- Grenache3
- Lagrein3
- Sagrantino3
- Cabernet Franc2
- Corvina2
- Zinfandel1
- Teroldego1
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Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova 2003Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- WS
- RP
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Selvapiana Chianti Rufina 2003Sangiovese from Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
- RP
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Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico 2003Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
- WS
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Capannelle Chianti Classico Riserva 2003Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
- RP
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Altesino Brunello di Montalcino 2003Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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Cecchi Chianti Classico 2003Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva 2003Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Dievole Chianti Classico Riserva Novecento 2003Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Cecchi Arcano Chianti Colli Senesi 2003Sangiovese from Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Asinone 2003Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy
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Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve 2003Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy
- RP
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La Calonica Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2003Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy
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Siro Pacenti Brunello di Montalcino 2003Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- WS
- RP
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Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino 2003Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- W&S
- RP
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Antinori Badia a Passignano Chianti Classico Reserva 2003Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
- WS
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Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino 2003Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- WS
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Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli 2003Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- RP
- WS
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Selvapiana Chianti Rufina Riserva Bucerchiale 2003Sangiovese from Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Tiziano Chianti 2003Sangiovese from Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Banfi Brunello di Montalcino 2003Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- WS
- W&S
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Da Vinci Chianti Classico 2003Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Fattorie Melini Chianti Borgha dElsa 2003Sangiovese from Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Palladio Chianti 2003Sangiovese from Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Fattoria del Cerro Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2003Sangiovese from Italy
- WS
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Gabbiano Chianti 2003Sangiovese from Chianti, Tuscany, Italy