
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.
- Other Red Blends673
- Sangiovese645
- Nebbiolo638
- Other Red Wine228
- Barbera174
- Tuscan Blends141
- Bordeaux Red Blends134
- Merlot76
- Montepulciano56
- Dolcetto54
- Pinot Noir53
- Aglianico53
- Nero d'Avola47
- Cabernet Sauvignon43
- Syrah/Shiraz41
- Primitivo34
- Sagrantino33
- Lagrein24
- Refosco20
- Negroamaro18
- Grenache15
- Teroldego14
- Cabernet Franc11
- Nerello Mascalese6
- Corvina4
- Grignolino4
- Rhône Blends2
- Carignan2
- Carmenere2
- Tempranillo2
- Gaglioppo2
- Bonarda1
- Malbec1
- Zinfandel1
- Schiava1
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La Braccesca Bramasole Syrah 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Tuscany, Italy
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Tenimenti Luigi d'Alessandro Cortona Syrah 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Tuscany, Italy
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Vignalta Agno Tinto Rosso 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Veneto, Italy
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Duemani Costa Toscana Suisassi Syrah 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Tuscany, Italy
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Poggio Al Sole Toscana Syrah 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Tuscany, Italy
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Cecilia Societa Semplice Agricola Oglasa Syrah 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Tuscany, Italy
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Casa Girelli Virtuoso Syrah 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Sicily, Italy
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Arancio Syrah 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Sicily, Italy
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Tenute Loacker Valdifalco Lodolaia Syrah 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Tuscany, Italy
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Terre del Marchesato Bolgheri Marchesale 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
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Planeta Sicilia Maroccoli Syrah 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Sicily, Italy
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Poggiotondo Marmoreccia Syrah 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Tuscany, Italy
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Tasca d'Almerita Sallier de La Tour La Monaca 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Sicily, Italy
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Renieri Regina di Renieri Syrah 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Tuscany, Italy
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Cantine Fina Sicilia Syrah 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Sicily, Italy
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Azienda Agricola Pravis Syrae 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Azienda Vitivinicola Avide Herea Syrah 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Sicily, Italy
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I Giusti and Zanza Perbruno 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Tuscany, Italy
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Conti di San Bonifacio Maremma Toscana Sustinet 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Tuscany, Italy
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Fabrizio Dionisio Cortona Cuculaia Syrah 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Tuscany, Italy
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Cantina Dorgali Isola dei Nuraghi Premio Hortos 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Sardinia, Italy
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Michele Satta Syrah 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Tuscany, Italy
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Tua Rita Per Sempre Syrah 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Tuscany, Italy
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Alberto Longo 4.7.7 Quattro Luglio Duemilasette Syrah 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Puglia, Italy
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Fattoria di Magliano Perenzo Syrah 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Tuscany, Italy