Italian Red Wine
- All Red Wine
- Sangiovese 206
- Nebbiolo 155
- Other Red Blends 107
- Tuscan Blends 63
- Barbera 38
- Bordeaux Red Blends 33
- Montepulciano 20
- Dolcetto 19
- Cabernet Sauvignon 17
- Nerello Mascalese 16
- Nero d'Avola 15
- Pinot Noir 13
- Aglianico 9
- Other Red Wine 9
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- Negroamaro 7
- Grenache 6
- Merlot 6
- Syrah/Shiraz 4
- Sagrantino 4
- Cabernet Franc 3
- Carignan 2
- Corvina 2
- Lagrein 2
- Frappato 2
- Gaglioppo 2
- Rhône Blends 1
- Carmenere 1
- Alicante Bouschet 1
- Freisa 1
- Refosco 1
- Schiava 1
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Cantine San Marzano Sessantanni Primitivo Di Manduria 2017Primitivo from Puglia, Italy4035 99Save $4.01 (10%) -
Cantine San Marzano Anniversario 62 Primitivo di Manduria Riserva 2018Primitivo from Puglia, Italy39 99
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.