
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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Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva 2017Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Tenuta di Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva 2017Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Ruffino Ducale Chianti Classico Riserva 2017Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Sassoregale Sangiovese 2017Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy
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Isole e Olena Chianti Classico 2017Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Santa Margherita Chianti Classico Riserva 2017Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Isole e Olena Cepparello 2017Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy
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Poggio Scalette Il Carbonaione 2017Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy
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Castello dei Rampolla Chianti Classico 2017Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Dei Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2017Sangiovese from Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy
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Podere Brizio Rosso di Montalcino 2017Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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Donatella Cinelli Colombini Rosso di Montalcino 2017Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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Santa Cristina by Antinori Chianti Superiore 2017Sangiovese from Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Tua Rita Perlato del Bosco 2017Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy
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Cantina Gabriele Chianti (OU Kosher) 2017Sangiovese from Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Dievole Chianti Classico 2017Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Bocelli Rosso Toscana Sangiovese 2017Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy
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Conti Costanti Rosso di Montalcino 2017Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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Antinori Badia a Passignano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2017Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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