Italian Red Wines
The complexity of Italy is remarkable: so many different grapes, most autochthonous (i.e. native to Italy) and many only grown regionally.
The two key quality red grapes are: Sangiovese, grown all over Tuscany and beyond, and best known for Chianti, and reds made at Montepulciano and Montalcino; and Nebbiolo, the top red of Piedmont, best known for the wines of Barolo and Barbaresco.
Beyond that there are splendid red grapes which can thrive in southern Italy’s heat, from Nero d’Avola and Negroamaro to Aglianico and Primitivo; and the lighter reds of Italy’s north, from Dolcetto to the west; and east of Milan Corvina and Rondinella, the grapes for Valpolicella and Amarone.
The success in the 1970s of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grown on the Tuscan coast at Bolgheri persuaded many in Tuscany and further afield to plant these varieties, plus Syrah; but more recently growers seem to be pulling back from producing these so-called "Super Tuscans".
Italian wine production is marked by two strong and mutually supportive initiatives: the Slow Food movement, which started in Italy, and which celebrates small-scale, artisanal cellars; and a widespread adoption of organic cultivation. Several of our growers, including Di Filippo, Il Palagione and Fiorano farm organically.
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Taliano, Barbera d'Alba, A Bon Rendre, 2023
Medium Bodied
A bon rendre - it delivers you goodness. About 1/3 of the wine is aged in old vats. Lovely...
OriginItaly
RegionPiedmont
ColourRed
ABV13.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeTAN123
GrapeBarbera
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Dolcetto, of Piedmont origin, means "little sweet" but the grape is usually vinified...
OriginItaly
RegionPiedmont
ColourRed
ABV13.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeBOA125
GrapeDolcetto
MAGNUM, Azienda Agricola Boasso, Langhe Nebbiolo, 2022
Medium-Full Bodied
Given one year in barrel. Youthful, soft tone. Scent of red berries. Juicy strawberry and...
OriginItaly
RegionPiedmont
ColourRed
ABV14%
Magnum150cl
CodeBOA822
GrapeNebbiolo
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Azienda Agricola Boasso, Langhe Nebbiolo, 2024
Medium-Full Bodied
The family’s ‘baby Barolo’ has performed very well in this cooler summer. Perfumed,...
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RegionPiedmont
ColourRed
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
CodeBOA724
GrapeNebbiolo
Azienda Agricola Boasso, Langhe Nebbiolo, 2022
Medium-Full Bodied
Given one year in barrel. Youthful tone. Scent of red berries with vanilla. Juicy strawberry...
OriginItaly
RegionPiedmont
ColourRed
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
CodeBOA722
GrapeNebbiolo
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MAGNUM, Azienda Agricola Boasso, Langhe Nebbiolo, 2024
Medium-Full Bodied
The family’s ‘baby Barolo’ has performed very well in this cooler summer. Perfumed,...
OriginItaly
RegionPiedmont
ColourRed
ABV14%
Magnum150cl
CodeBOA824
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Taliano, Nebbiolo d'Alba, Blagheur, 2022
Medium Bodied
A Blagheur, in the local, half-French dialect, is one who exaggerates. But this is no bluffer...
OriginItaly
RegionPiedmont
ColourRed
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
CodeTAN322
GrapeNebbiolo
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The Dolcetto grape, literally “the little sweet one”, crafted like this makes a bright,...
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RegionPiedmont
ColourRed
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
CodeTAN424
GrapeDolcetto
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“Superiore” may be added if the wine is aged for a year prior to release, of which at least...
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RegionPiedmont
ColourRed
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
CodeBOA624
GrapeBarbera
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Taliano, Roero Riserva, Bric Bossola, 2021
Medium Bodied
Roero Riserva isn’t well known here, but it’s a worthy alternative for more expensive...
OriginItaly
RegionPiedmont
ColourRed
ABV14.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeTAN221
GrapeNebbiolo
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Boasso, Barolo, Lazzarito, 2020
Medium Bodied
The first vintage of this single vineyard wine from the famed Lazzarito vineayrd (neighbours...
OriginItaly
RegionPiedmont
ColourRed
ABV14.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeBOA520
GrapeNebbiolo
Azienda Agricola Boasso, Barolo, Serralunga d'Alba 2020
Medium Bodied
From several sites owned by the Boasso family in the commune of Serralunga, in the south of the...
OriginItaly
RegionPiedmont
ColourRed
ABV14.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeBOA320
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