Italy - All Red Wines
Italy is renowned worldwide for its exceptional red wines, which showcase the country's rich winemaking traditions and diverse terroir. From the iconic regions of Tuscany and Piedmont to the hidden gems of Sicily and Veneto, Italy offers an extensive selection of fine red wines that captivate the palate and leave a lasting impression.
In Tuscany, famous vineyards like Antinori, Marchesi di Frescobaldi, and Tenuta San Guido produce some of the most renowned red wines in the world. Wines such as Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico, and Super Tuscans like Sassicaia and Tignanello showcase the region's mastery in crafting complex, age-worthy, and expressive wines. These wines exhibit flavors of ripe berries, elegant tannins, and a harmonious balance that reflects the unique Tuscan terroir.
Piedmont is home to legendary vineyards and wineries that produce outstanding red wines. Renowned names such as Gaja, Vietti, and Marchesi di Barolo are synonymous with excellence. The region's iconic wines, Barolo and Barbaresco, crafted from the Nebbiolo grape, epitomize power, elegance, and longevity. These wines boast flavors of red fruit, floral notes, earthy undertones, and firm tannins that develop beautifully with age.
Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, offers a different yet captivating expression of Italian red wines. Vineyards like Planeta, Donnafugata, and Tasca d'Almerita craft remarkable wines from indigenous grape varieties such as Nero d'Avola and Nerello Mascalese. These wines exhibit intense fruit flavors, vibrant acidity, and a unique volcanic minerality, showcasing the island's diverse terroir.
In the Veneto region, Amarone della Valpolicella stands out as a distinctive and powerful red wine. Wineries like Allegrini, Tommasi, and Quintarelli produce exceptional Amarone wines using dried grapes, resulting in a wine with concentrated flavors of dark fruit, spices, and a velvety texture.
These are just a few examples of the remarkable red wines Italy has to offer. Whether you're indulging in a classic Tuscan Sangiovese, an elegant Piedmontese Nebbiolo, a bold Sicilian Nero d'Avola, or a robust Venetian Amarone, Italian red wines transport you to the sun-drenched vineyards and embody the passion, history, and artistry of Italian winemaking.
Experience the allure of Italian red wines and discover the immense variety and quality that make them a true treasure in the world of wine. From prestigious appellations to hidden gems, Italian red wines are sure to impress even the most discerning wine enthusiasts with their complexity, elegance, and ability to age gracefully.
Italy - All Red Wines
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Sicily | 1 | - |
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£544.84 |
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Azienda Agricola Sciara Terre Siciliane 1200 Metri 2020, is an exquisite expression of Sicilian terroir. Emerging from the esteemed vineyards of Azienda Agricola Sciara, an authentic Sicilian winery, this wine boasts an impressive altitude of 1,200 meters above sea level - one of the highest in Europe. This captivating vintage encompasses hand-harvested grapes, highlighting the producer's commitment to quality and the environment. The vibrant deep ruby red, 2020 vintage, is masterfully crafted with a luscious blend of indigenous Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio grapes. The unique climate and volcanic soils of this region, give the wine an intriguing complexity, comprising of strong mineral notes, intertwined with hints of red and black fruits. The artisanal approach to winemaking echoes throughout each sip, showcasing the true essence of the Sicilian wine-making heritage. Azienda Agricola Sciara Terre Siciliane 1200 Metri 2020, reveals the passion and mastery of Sicilian craftsmanship in every bottle. |
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Sicily | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£269.09 |
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Sicily | 4 | - |
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£281.09 |
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Sicily | 1 | - |
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£416.69 |
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Sicily | 3 | 95 (VN) |
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£323.09 |
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Vinous (95)The entrancing 2019 Munjebel Rosso FM (Feudo di Mezzo Sottana) blossoms in the glass, with a dusty mix of sweet minty herbs and bright cherry complemented by a hint of cinnamon sugar. Its textures are like pure silk slowly draped across the palate, creamy, smooth, yet lifted and refined, delivering ripe red and hints of blue fruit under an air of lavender and violets. A pleasant inner sweet lingers on, along with a coating of fine tannins, as residual acids and hints of sour citrus maintain a lovely balance. The word “radiant” comes to mind and stays with me throughout the entire experience. Bravo. The Munjebel FM is a 100% Nerello Mascalese produced from the lower elevations of the Feudo di Mezzo cru. This is pure class. |
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Sicily | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£467.09 |
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Vinous (94)Bright dark red. Intensely aromatic nose of superripe red cherry, spices, minerals, balsamic vinegar and broom. Then clean, vibrant and tactile, with polished tannins providing noteworthy backbone on the long youthful, chewy finish. This will need a long time to smoothen out. The G in the wine’s name stands for Guardiola (800 meters asl). First made in 2011, so much later than the other single contrada wines by Franchetti. |
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Sicily | 4 | 93+ (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£467.09 |
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Vinous (93+)Bright full red. Deep pure aromas of raspberry, herbs and iron. Suave in texture and nicely sweet but not yet fully expressive in the mouth, with a reticent quality to the brooding red/blue fruit flavors. There’s plenty of flesh and concentration here, so all this needs is a good five or six years to enter a more optimal drinking phase than the one it is living through currently. Finishes extremely long and clean, spreading out all over the palate while building on the back end, closing with polished tannins, a refined texture and a steely quality. Passopisciaro first started bottling this wine separately with the 2011 vintage, using some of the oldest Nerello Mascalese vines the estate owns in Guardiola, right on the edge of the lava flow dating back to 1947. I always love this wine and so cannot be anything but happy Franchetti decided to go ahead and make a single area wine with these grapes. |
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Sicily | 2 | - |
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£467.09 |
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Sicily | 2 | 99 (LM) |
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£196.84 |
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Luca Maroni (99)When it comes to subtlety and elegant expression, this is the absolute, considered champion. This wine does not present itself as black, but as a purplish bordeaux, which immediately and visibly conveys the balance, smoothness and the silkiness of its fleshy expression. A velvet silk glove that feels like a petal or lace to the touch. A sheath, a veil of sumptuous glycerin - the essence of the peak maturity of the fruit it is made from. A perfect rotundity of palate, somewhere between acidity, softness and tannin, an oenological sheen from the technique of its formation, shedding spiced light on its native splendour. |
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Sicily | 1 | - |
In Bond
£438.00 |
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Azienda Agricola Sciara Terre Siciliane 1200 Metri 2020, is an exquisite expression of Sicilian terroir. Emerging from the esteemed vineyards of Azienda Agricola Sciara, an authentic Sicilian winery, this wine boasts an impressive altitude of 1,200 meters above sea level - one of the highest in Europe. This captivating vintage encompasses hand-harvested grapes, highlighting the producer's commitment to quality and the environment. The vibrant deep ruby red, 2020 vintage, is masterfully crafted with a luscious blend of indigenous Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio grapes. The unique climate and volcanic soils of this region, give the wine an intriguing complexity, comprising of strong mineral notes, intertwined with hints of red and black fruits. The artisanal approach to winemaking echoes throughout each sip, showcasing the true essence of the Sicilian wine-making heritage. Azienda Agricola Sciara Terre Siciliane 1200 Metri 2020, reveals the passion and mastery of Sicilian craftsmanship in every bottle. |
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Sicily | 1 | - |
In Bond
£205.00 |
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Sicily | 4 | - |
In Bond
£215.00 |
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Sicily | 1 | - |
In Bond
£328.00 |
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Sicily | 3 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
£250.00 |
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Vinous (95)The entrancing 2019 Munjebel Rosso FM (Feudo di Mezzo Sottana) blossoms in the glass, with a dusty mix of sweet minty herbs and bright cherry complemented by a hint of cinnamon sugar. Its textures are like pure silk slowly draped across the palate, creamy, smooth, yet lifted and refined, delivering ripe red and hints of blue fruit under an air of lavender and violets. A pleasant inner sweet lingers on, along with a coating of fine tannins, as residual acids and hints of sour citrus maintain a lovely balance. The word “radiant” comes to mind and stays with me throughout the entire experience. Bravo. The Munjebel FM is a 100% Nerello Mascalese produced from the lower elevations of the Feudo di Mezzo cru. This is pure class. |
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Sicily | 1 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
£370.00 |
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Vinous (94)Bright dark red. Intensely aromatic nose of superripe red cherry, spices, minerals, balsamic vinegar and broom. Then clean, vibrant and tactile, with polished tannins providing noteworthy backbone on the long youthful, chewy finish. This will need a long time to smoothen out. The G in the wine’s name stands for Guardiola (800 meters asl). First made in 2011, so much later than the other single contrada wines by Franchetti. |
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Sicily | 4 | 93+ (VN) |
In Bond
£370.00 |
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Vinous (93+)Bright full red. Deep pure aromas of raspberry, herbs and iron. Suave in texture and nicely sweet but not yet fully expressive in the mouth, with a reticent quality to the brooding red/blue fruit flavors. There’s plenty of flesh and concentration here, so all this needs is a good five or six years to enter a more optimal drinking phase than the one it is living through currently. Finishes extremely long and clean, spreading out all over the palate while building on the back end, closing with polished tannins, a refined texture and a steely quality. Passopisciaro first started bottling this wine separately with the 2011 vintage, using some of the oldest Nerello Mascalese vines the estate owns in Guardiola, right on the edge of the lava flow dating back to 1947. I always love this wine and so cannot be anything but happy Franchetti decided to go ahead and make a single area wine with these grapes. |
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Sicily | 2 | - |
In Bond
£370.00 |
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Sicily | 2 | 99 (LM) |
In Bond
£148.00 |
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Luca Maroni (99)When it comes to subtlety and elegant expression, this is the absolute, considered champion. This wine does not present itself as black, but as a purplish bordeaux, which immediately and visibly conveys the balance, smoothness and the silkiness of its fleshy expression. A velvet silk glove that feels like a petal or lace to the touch. A sheath, a veil of sumptuous glycerin - the essence of the peak maturity of the fruit it is made from. A perfect rotundity of palate, somewhere between acidity, softness and tannin, an oenological sheen from the technique of its formation, shedding spiced light on its native splendour. |
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