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red wines
The red wine is one of the so-called pleasures of the table, indicated to accompany moments of conviviality, appreciated for its aromas and the joys it reserves for the palate. It is also said to play a protective role against heart disease, consumed in moderation to the extent of one glass per day. It is an alcoholic drink of very ancient origins, present since the Mesopotamian civilization. It has experienced a strong development in the countries historically most suited to viticulture such as Italy and France which still hold the record of production, but has also spread in America, on the Asian and African continents, leading to a plurality of expressions and interpretations that make the world of wine so varied and fascinating.
Its extreme variability depends on the characteristics of the starting grape, on the particularities of the production process and on the refinement method that accompanies it in its evolution. Each territory that hosted its production has characterized it inexorably, but its personality it has also been defined by the human factor. In fact, every people who produced it throughout history has transferred their creativity and wine knowledge, their style, their intuitions to it.
On Vino.com you can find a wide selection of red wines from every region of the world. Both wines of great prestige known internationally and those of small producers who have their own raison d'etre and deserve a taste; both robust and intense wines that are more docile and dynamic to accompany everyday life. When choosing we pay particular attention to the price, always bearing in mind that a high quality deserves to be recognized and justifies its highest economic value.
The production of red wine
This type of wine is obtained exclusively from red or black grapes, which are harvested once the most suitable period of harvest has been agreed, that is, making sure that the berries contain a sufficient quantity of sugars: this in fact increases with advancing ripening. The collected bunches are brought to the cellar as soon as possible, stripped of the stem (destemmed) and squeezed, or pressed, to obtain the juice.
In this regard, the most modern wineries have equipped themselves with equipment that allows them to carry out this operation in a soft and careful way, in order not to squeeze from the skins also substances that give the wine a hard taste.
The must is transformed into wine through a process called vinification in red. In red because, unlike white wine, grape must undergoes a maceration and fermentation process ferments by macerating in contact with its skins, from which it obtains the pigment substances that determine its color, the anthocyanins, as well as other polyphenols that enrich the wine with aromas and structure, including also tannins. A tannic wine is a wine that brings a certain dryness and astringency, qualities that are negative in themselves, but which if properly balanced by alcohol, softness and maturity of the fruit can represent a plus in the overall balance and in the taste experience of the product.
During the maceration, which generally lasts for 10-15 days but which can last up to 4 weeks, the indigenous yeasts present on the skins of the grapes or selected and added trigger the alcoholic fermentation, that is the transformation of the sugar present in the must into ethyl alcohol. During this phase, compounds such as glycerol are also formed which helps to give the palate greater softness and elegance, and the esters responsible for the aromatic range of the wine. Fermentation is favored by a higher temperature but, to prevent it from damaging the yeasts and compromising the quality of the wine, it is kept constantly in the range of 25-30° C. Generally the process takes place inside stainless steel tanks, fiberglass or even wooden vats. The vinification in red provides for a further fermentation, called malolactic fermentation, which consists in the transformation of the malic acid of the grapes into lactic acid, with consequent softening of the hardest and most angular components of the wine. After a period of stagnation at a lower temperature in order to allow the settling of any turbidity, the wine usually undertakes a period of aging which can go from a few months to a few years depending on the product you want to obtain and the raw material of departure. The material of the container used for the refinement has an important effect on the product, therefore its choice for quality is crucial. Stainless steel or concrete are preferred when it is intended to preserve the characteristics of the product, wood is instead used for longer refinements in which the wine needs greater evolution and enrichment in structure.The best Italian red wines
From north to south, Italy offers a wine scene envied all over the world, characterized by a very rich biodiversity. In every region great wines are produced, each characterized by peculiar characteristics that make it unique in the world and for this reason they arouse the attention and interest of amateurs and critics.
The regions that carry the banner of Italian wine internationally are certainly Piedmont with its prestigious Barolo, a wine of great value which is exalted in the cru identified in the Burgundian way, capable of reaching very high quality peaks. At his side he finds great wines such as the Barbaresco, among the first denominations recognized in Italy. Both made from Nebbiolo grapes. And to follow Boca, Ghemme and Gattinara. And the Toscana, whose Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti Classico represent the tradition and typicality of Italian wine instead made from grapes Sangiovese, then passing through the great Morellino di Scansano and Nobile di Montepulciano.
In Veneto the greatest quantity of wine is produced but excellent reds are found from the area of Valpolicella, such as Amarone, the Recioto and the Valpolicella Ripasso. Here the protagonists are mainly the Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes, known for being assembled in the blend that gives life to these great reds. Obviously we must not forget the Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso and the Raboso varieties, capable of producing wines with an unmistakable character, or other typical Venetian denominations such as Bagnoli di Sopra, Lison-Pramaggiore, Bardolino and Breganze. In Trentino Alto Adige the production of red wines is centered on the autochthonous Teroldego, Lagrein and Schiava, particularly resistant to cold climates, without forgetting the essential Marzemino.
Another symbol of wine-making Italy is definitely the Lambrusco from Emilia, although its fame is mainly due to its lightness and sparklingness, excellent for pairing with salami and the typical dishes of Emilia-Romagna cuisine.
Also noteworthy are the Sforzato di Valtellina di Lombardia, the Montepulciano in Abruzzo, while in Puglia they dominate all the Primitivo and the Negroamaro. The grapes Aglianico give life to a robust and intense red wine, Taurasi, so as to deserve the nickname "Barolo del Sud", while in Basilicata it is the base for a similarly structured wine like Aglianico del Vulture.
Calabria takes on an increasingly prominent role by producing wines with a strong personality obtained from the typical Gaglioppo and Magliocco grapes, which are reflected in denominations such as Cirò and Val di Neto.
Moving on the islands, we find the Cannonau and the Sardinian Carignano, the Nero d'Avola and Etna Rosso in Sicily, made from Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio grapes. Without forgetting all those wines born from international grapes such as Pinot Nero, Syrah, Merlo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, which in Italy have found a home of choice and allow the creation of famous Supertuscan Ornellaia, Sassicaia, Solaia and Tignanello.
Each wine produced in a specific territory can be considered its story, a treasure trove of aromas and flavors that outline a mosaic of wine excellences that make Italy one of the cornerstones of world oenology.
Chianti Riserva DOCG Riserva del Conte 2015 Villa da Filicaja
The Chianti Riserva del Conte was born in the heart of Tuscany.
It is produced with first choice Sangiovese and Canaiolo grapes, grown with sacred respect for nature and the environment. The wine is aged for one year in Allier barrique and aged for another year in the bottle.
It is characterized by an intense ruby red color. It has hints of red berries on the nose, with notes of licorice and rose jam. The taste is harmonious, dry and structured.
Perfect in combination with first courses based on me...
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Bolgheri DOC Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato 2019 Marchesi Antinori
Antinori is one of the most illustrious and famous names in the world of Italian wine. The company was born in Tuscany from a long family tradition, which can boast over six hundred years of history. In addition to the winery in the Chianti Classico area, it has estates in Bolgheri, Montalcino, Umbria and Franciacorta. The Guado al Tasso estate is located in the countryside near the historic village of Bolgheri, near the Tyrrhenian coast. It is a real farm of about 1000 hectares, of which 300 ar...
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Langhe Nebbiolo DOC 2019 Poderi Luigi Einaudi
The Langhe Nebbiolo dei Poderi Luigi Einaudi was born in vineyards located on the rolling hills of Cannubi and Terlo Vie Nuove, in the municipality of Dogliani, in the heart of Piedmont.
It is produced exclusively with Nebbiolo grapes. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 30 ° C for about 8-10 days. Subsequently the wine ages in wood for 12 months and for further 2 months in glass.
It is characterized by an intense garnet color. The nose opens with elega...
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Bolgheri DOC Le Serre Nuove 2018 Ornellaia
The Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia comes to light in the suggestive landscape of Bolgheri, in one of the most suitable areas of Tuscany. It can be considered the "second wine" of the estate, receiving the same attention and attention to detail reserved for Ornellaia.
It is the result of a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot grapes, whose harvest takes place manually in boxes, separated, variety by variety, between the end of August and the first half of October, once ...
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Langhe Nebbiolo DOC No Name 2016 Borgogno
Born as Barolo, Borgogno's No Name, and is later "downgraded" to a wine with no name by the producer Oscar Farinetti, as a sign of rebellion against excessive bureaucratic constraints.
Being born as Barolo, this red is entirely composed of Nebbiolo grapes coming from the vineyards around the town of Barolo. It ages in Slavonian oak barrels for at least 3 years and ages for at least another 2 in the bottle.
Its color oscillates between ruby and garnet red. On the nose, it expresses complexity throu...
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Toscana IGT Haiku 2017 Castello di Ama
The Rosso Rosso Haiku of Castello di Ama was born in the Montebuoni vineyard, located on the hills between Gaiole and Radda in Chianti, in the heart of the Chianti Classico.
It is produced with Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes, harvested entirely by hand. After a soft pressing, the grapes ferment in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 30-32 ° C for 25 days. Subsequently the wine ages in barrique for 12 months before being bottled.
It is characterized by an intense ruby...
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Calabria Aglianico IGT Petra Ceci 2017 Montemajor
Petra Ceci is an evocative red that comes from 100% Aglianico grapes and from a mainly calcareous and clayey soil, which gives the wine a good minerality. Its harvest period is September and, while vinification takes place with cold pre-maceration, there is a maceration for about 20 days on the skins at controlled temperatures. He undertakes malolactic fermentation and aging in steel.
It is distinguished by a very deep ruby red color, with reflections that tend to violet. Its aroma is intense, co...
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Valpolicella Ripasso DOC 2018 Bertani
Bertani's Valpolicella Ripasso comes from vineyards located on the hills of Valpantena and Classic Valpolicella.
It is mainly produced with Corvina Veronese grapes and with Merlot and Rondinella grapes, harvested and selected entirely by hand at the end of September. The first fermentation takes place in special steel tanks, wide and low which allow greater contact between the skins and the must, at a controlled temperature of 20-22 ° C for 2 weeks. The second fermentation, review, takes place on...
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Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC 2017 Tenuta San Guido
Bolgheri Sassicaia from Tenuta San Guido was born in vineyards located in the splendid landscape of the Tuscan Maremma.
It is mainly produced on Cabernet Sauvignon grapes and with Cabernet Franc grapes, harvested between the beginning of September and the first week of October. The vinification process, at a controlled temperature of 30-31 ° C, consists of 2 weeks of maceration on the skins with frequent pumping over and de-aging, followed by malolactic fermentation in steel. The wine then ages i...
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Puglia IGT Rosso da uve Leggermente Appassite 2019 Duca di Saragnano
This wine is a blend of native Apulian red berried grapes that undergo a slight drying on the plant in order to give greater softness and complexity to the final product.
It shows an intense ruby red color, with delicate purple reflections. The expression of the wine on the nose is complex, with hints of blackberry, cherry in alcohol, plum jam and sweet spices. In the mouth it is warm and soft, rightly tannic, with a finish of beautiful persistence.
It goes very well with roast beef, aged cheeses ...
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Primitivo di Manduria DOC Passo del Cardinale 2018 Paolo Leo
The Primitivo di Manduria Passo del Cardinale by Paolo Leo was born in vineyards located between the villages of Manduria and Sava, in the province of Taranto.
It is produced exclusively with Primitivo grapes, harvested and selected entirely by hand at the first hours of dawn. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 25 ° C for 8-10 days. Subsequently the wine ages for 3 months in American oak barrels and for 6 months in steel, before being bottled.
The Passo del ...
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Irpinia Campi Taurasini DOC Eremo San Quirico 2017 Nativ
The Eremo San Quirico is an Irpinia Campi Taurasini DOC belonging to the Linea di Pregio of the Irpina Nativ winery. It is a particular breed of Aglianico, grown on the volcanic soil of the Taurasi hills. A precious wine, whose value is honored by the presence on the label of a work by the contemporary painter Moreno Bondi depicting horses in the wild that grazed around the ancient hermitage of San Quirico.
The Aglianico dei Campi Taurasini grapes are harvested by hand and in small boxes at the e...
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Verona Rosso IGT 2018 Dal Moro
Verona Rosso Dal Moro comes from classic Valpolicella vineyards, located in Novare di Negrar and in Val d'Illasi, east of Verona.
The Merlot and Syrah grapes are harvested in the second half of September once they have reached the perfect degree of ripeness. In the cellar the must of these varieties ferments in stainless steel with temperature control, after which the malolactic fermentation is completed. From October we proceed with the harvesting of Corvina Veronese, partially dried in the frui...
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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Collezione del Conte 2015 Villa da Filicaja
Brunello di Montalcino of Villa da Filicaja originates from vineyards located on the southwest side of the municipality of Montalcino.
It is produced with pure Sangiovese grapes, harvested manually during the first ten days of October. After destemming, alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 28-30 ° C with frequent pumping over and delestages; maceration on the skins is approximately 25 days. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is stored in Slavon...
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Bordeaux Supérieur AOC La Réserve 2017 Château Picon
Château Picon La Reserve originates from an exceptional terroir, limestone and clay, which gives the wine a splendid minerality. It consists of a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and comes from vineyards located in the municipality of Eynesse, near the Bastide Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, in a property that covers 81 hectares and is located on a plateau overlooking the Dordogne valley.
Its vines have an average age of 35 and are meticulously cared for, with a green harvest. The wine vinifi...
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Salento IGT Primitivo 2019 Notte Rossa
This Primitivo di Notte Rossa pays homage to the vineyards of Salento, kissed by the bright sun and caressed by the magical sea breeze.
The grapes, 100% Primitivo, come from vineyards located at an altitude of about 100 m asl planted on deep and clayey soils. The vinification takes place entirely in steel, after the grapes have been harvested in early September.
It is intense in its ruby red hue. The scent is reminiscent of plum and cherries, with hints of rosemary and vanilla. In the mouth it is ...
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Veronese IGT Campofiorin 2017 Masi
The Veronese Rosso Campofiorin of Cantina Masi was born in 1964, in the vineyards located on the gentle Veronese hills.
It is produced from Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara grapes, harvested and selected entirely by hand. This wine gives life to a new category of Venetian wines inspired by the Amarone technique. His production method was defined by Hugh Johnson as "ingenious technique".
It is characterized by an intense red color. The nose opens with an elegant fruity bouquet of ripe cherry, enriched...
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Terre Siciliane IGT Syrah Vendemmia Tardiva Maravento 2018 Montemajor
Maravento is a red wine that comes from a Syrah blend and from mainly limestone soils, which gives the wine a decisive minerality. The harvest is late. This is followed by a vinification with cold pre-maceration and a maceration of about 15 days at controlled temperature. Refine in steel and then carries out a passage in barrique.
It shines its deep red color, with purple reflections that illuminate the glass. It offers the nose a complex bouquet, with hints of black mulberry, licorice, blueberri...
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