
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.
- Sangiovese968
- Nebbiolo833
- Other Red Blends775
- Other Red Wine264
- Barbera210
- Tuscan Blends164
- Bordeaux Red Blends132
- Merlot85
- Dolcetto71
- Pinot Noir67
- Cabernet Sauvignon63
- Primitivo62
- Montepulciano61
- Nero d'Avola61
- Aglianico59
- Syrah/Shiraz44
- Negroamaro33
- Sagrantino29
- Lagrein28
- Grenache25
- Refosco18
- Cabernet Franc16
- Teroldego15
- Nerello Mascalese7
- Grignolino6
- Corvina4
- Rhône Blends3
- Carignan2
- Petit Verdot2
- Gaglioppo2
- Bonarda1
- Carmenere1
- Lambrusco1
- Malbec1
- Tannat1
- Tempranillo1
- Zinfandel1
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Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova 2010Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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Argiano Brunello di Montalcino 2010Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- JS
- RP
- WS
- W&S
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La Gerla Brunello di Montalcino 2010Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- RP
- JS
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Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino 2010Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- JS
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- RP
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Bellaria Brunello di Montalcino Assunto 2010Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- JS
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Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino 2010Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- JS
- RP
- W&S
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Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva 2010Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
- WS
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Fossacolle Brunello di Montalcino 2010Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- JS
- RP
- W&S
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Donatella Cinelli Colombini Brunello di Montalcino 2010Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- RP
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San Filippo Brunello di Montalcino 2010Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- JS
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La Serena Brunello di Montalcino 2010Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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Donatella Cinelli Colombini Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2010Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- WS
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San Felice Il Grigio Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2010Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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- WE
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Il Marroneto Brunello di Montalcino 2010Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- WE
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Antinori Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino 2010Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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Banfi Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino 2010Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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- W&S
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Fattorie Melini Chianti Borgha d'Elsa 2010Sangiovese from Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Livio Sassetti Brunello di Montalcino Pertimali 2010Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- JS
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- W&S
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Banfi Chianti Superiore 2010Sangiovese from Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Le Ragnaie Brunello di Montalcino 2010Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- JS
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La Gerla Riserva Vigna Gli Angeli Brunello di Montalcino 2010Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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- WE
- RP
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Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva 2010Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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- W&S
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Mazzoni Toscana Rosso 2010Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy
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La Fortuna Brunello di Montalcino 2010Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- JS
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- WE
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Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino 2010Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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