
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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Marion Vini Veneto Teroldego 2010Teroldego from Veneto, Italy
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Foradori Teroldego 2010Teroldego from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Letrari Vigneti delle Dolomiti Teroldego 2010Teroldego from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Zeni Teroldego Rotaliano 2010Teroldego from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Azienda Agricola de Vescovi Ulzbach Teroldego Rotaliano 2010Teroldego from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Concilio Teroldego Rotaliano Braide 2010Teroldego from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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La Vis Vigneti delle Dolomiti Rover Teroldego 2010Teroldego from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Cantina Rotaliana Teroldego Rotaliano Clesurae 2010Teroldego from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Cantina Rotaliana Teroldego Rotaliano Riserva 2010Teroldego from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Foradori Sgarzon Teroldego 2010Teroldego from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Endrizzi Rotaliano Teroldego 2010Teroldego from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Foradori Morei Teroldego 2010Teroldego from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Azienda Agricola Barone de Cles Teroldego Rotaliano Superiore Cardinale Riserva 2010Teroldego from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Bolognani Vigneti delle Dolomiti Armilo Teroldego 2010Teroldego from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Azienda Agricola de Vescovi Ulzbach Vigilius Teroldego Rotaliano 2010Teroldego from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy