
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.
- Sangiovese903
- Other Red Blends869
- Nebbiolo820
- Other Red Wine315
- Barbera286
- Tuscan Blends204
- Bordeaux Red Blends151
- Merlot100
- Dolcetto99
- Montepulciano82
- Primitivo80
- Nero d'Avola73
- Pinot Noir71
- Cabernet Sauvignon68
- Aglianico53
- Syrah/Shiraz49
- Lagrein38
- Negroamaro38
- Grenache25
- Refosco25
- Sagrantino20
- Cabernet Franc19
- Teroldego15
- Corvina8
- Grignolino7
- Carignan6
- Nerello Mascalese5
- Rhône Blends3
- Lambrusco3
- Gaglioppo3
- Malbec2
- Tempranillo2
- Schiava2
- Carmenere1
- Petit Verdot1
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Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2011Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- RP
- WS
- WE
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Castello di Monsanto Chianti Monrosso 2011Sangiovese from Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Felsina Fontalloro 2011Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy
- JS
- WS
- RP
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Castellare Chianti Classico 2011Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
- WS
- RP
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Tenuta Luce Brunello di Montalcino 2011Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- JS
- RP
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Le Potazzine Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2011Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- WE
- RP
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San Felice Chianti Classico 2011Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
- WS
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Poggio di Sotto Brunello di Montalcino 2011Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- WE
- RP
- JS
- WS
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Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico 2011Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
- WS
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Poggiotondo Chianti 2011Sangiovese from Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino 2011Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- JS
- WE
- RP
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Podere Il Palazzino Chianti Classico Argenina 2011Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Poggio Scalette Il Carbonaione 2011Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy
- JS
- WS
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Castello di Meleto Chianti Classico 2011Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Tommasi Poggio al Tufo Vigneto Rompicollo 2011Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy
- WS
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Poggio San Polo Rubio 2011Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy
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Podere Il Palazzino Chianti Classico Grosso Sanese 2011Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Siro Pacenti Brunello di Montalcino Vecchie Vigne 2011Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- JS
- RP
- WE
- W&S
- WS
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Ruffino Ducale Chianti Classico Riserva 2011Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Collosorbo Brunello di Montalcino 2011Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- JS
- WS
- RP
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Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva 2011Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
- JS
- RP
- WS
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Lisini Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2011Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- RP
- WS
- WE
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Gaja Rennina Brunello di Montalcino (1.5L Magnum) 2011Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- RP
- WE
- JS
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Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Rosso di Montalcino 2011Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva 2011Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
- WS