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Five Italian red wines that we think you should try

Italian Red Wines — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 19:10:06 +0000

1. Elvio Cogno Barolo Ravera 2005
Produced from the important Novello grapes this firm wine is a one of the nicest Italian Red Wines with a brilliant red color and a potent nose it will please every time. With a full-body and great structure this wine has scents of dog rose, mint and tobacco and after time turning into spice, coffee, liquorice, truffle, leather and minerals. Goes well with braised meats, stewed game, roasts and mature cheeses such as pecorino and Parmigiano Reggiano. Elvio Cogno Barolo Ravera 2005

2. Banfi Rosso di Montalcino 2008
Looking for a pleasant Tuscan Red Wine – A smooth and supple ruby red produced from the Sangiovese grape, this Banfi Rosso di Montalcino 2008 is sure to please. Aged for 12 months in French oak, this wine is the younger sibling to the famous Brunello and as such can be considered terrific value for money. It has a full, soft and powerful structure and an excellent aftertaste too. This wine also has supple tannins and good acidity – ideal for the dining table! An ideal match with pasta, poultry, beef, and cheese. Banfi Rosso di Montalcino 2008

3. La Spinetta Barbera d’Asti Ca Di Pian 2007
Red wines from Italy – a big and bold ruby red with an intense bouquet. This full-bodied Barbera d’Asti Ca’ di Pian is pleasing to the mouth and has a complex flavor. The notes of blackberries, plums, red cherries and flowers, are lively on the nose. Very pleasing to the mouth, with distinctive flavors that are silky smooth. There is also a hint of oak to the taste but this is very subtle and enjoyable. A very fresh wine that is laden with fruit with a nice acidity and perfectly poised tannins. This wine will grace any dinner table or just nice on its own with meats cheeses. La Spinetta Barbera d’Asti Ca Di Pian 2007

4. Luigi Einaudi Barolo Cannubi 2004
This elegant 2004 Barolo Nei Cannubi is a classy smooth and supple deep red wine that is dry with a firm structure. With gorgeous, silky tannins and luscious aromas that you will love, this wine is perfumed and aromatic. Floral aromas and subtle flavors of cherries, rose, and plum, this wine cannot be taken for granted – you will keep coming back for more and is a must for any serious Barolo lover. Coming from a great vineyard, the Einaudi family produced its best Cannubi in 2004 and so must be respected. Luigi Einaudi Barolo Cannubi 2004

5. Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato 2003
Lastly, the most expensive wine of our chosen five but one that is well worth trying. Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato 2003 is from the estate vineyard of ‘Ornato’ owned by the Pio family based in Serralunga d’Alba which is in the Piedmont region about sixty kilometers southeast of Turin in northern Italy. A wine that has developed from the special microclimate of the region which has helped the grapes become rich with soft tannins. This fabulous deep colored red wine has a nose of intense fruit, raspberry, truffle and dried flowers. The mouth feel is of ripe fruit and hints of tobacco, chocolate, vanilla and pepper that add to the fine tannins that stick to the palate. This is a great example of a 2003 that will get better and better with age so patience is needed. Best from 2010 onwards. Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato 2003

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Which are the most famous Red Wines found in Italy?

Italian Red Wines — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 23:30:52 +0000

There are a few famous Italian Red Wines as Italians are known for producing some of the best red wine around. It is very popular for them to drink it with every meal. Among the many wines they like to drink the most famous are probably Barolo, Amarone, Chianti, Aldo Conterno, Enzo Boglietti, Pio Cesare, Vietti, Elvio Cogno, Mascarello, Luciano Sandrone and Angelo Gaja. All of the above wines are very widely known because of their tastes. Some of the wines are a dry wine. A dry wine has a more of a burning feeling to it when you drink and is not drank all so commonly.

The other type of wine is what I call a fruity wine. Fruity wine tastes more sweet and is easier to drink because of this. Many people prefer sweeter red wine because it can be easily used to compliment desserts. Wine also has many other uses in the Italian culture. Many Italians use wine in almost all of their cooking dishes. It adds acid and balances some flavours out in the dish. The better the wine usually the better the dish will taste. Many people refuse to use expensive wine on cooking, though because it costs too much.

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Pretty much, the most famous red wines are famous because of quality of ingredient. They use the best grapes on those wines offering a better taste. More so, the wines are aged for sometimes fifty years before being open and drank. The older the wine the better it tastes in most cases. Italian’s also have a very prominent position in the wine making community because they have been making wine for a very long time and have become very good at it.

A lot of wines can be considered famous, but the wines listed above are the most famous. Whether it is for their taste, cooking ability, or complimentary aspect to desserts. Everybody loves a good red Italian wine as the can know they will be in for a treat!

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Italian Red Wines — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:37:13 +0000

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Italian Red Wines — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:39:48 +0000

In April 2008, I had a chance to speak to Andrea Sottimano, son of Rino Sottimano, who shares winemaking responsibilities at the premium Barbaresco (Piemonte, Italy) producing estates, Sottimano. Here is Andrea talking about his winemaking philosophy in the cellar beneath their old home. www.sottimano.it

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Drink This: Learning about Tannat/Madiran Red Wine with Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Italian Red Wines — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:36:23 +0000

In this video Dara talks about Madiran/Tannat, the blackest wine on earth. She explains more about this rare, exceptionally tannic wine than you may have ever wanted to know, but when this video is over, you will know more about Tannat and Madiran than 99% of the waiters in your town or area! Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl is a four time James Beard award winning food and wine writer and is the author of (out now on Random House). Her book focuses on learning about wine by developing your own taste in a fun social setting with friends. Who wants learning about wine to be a chore? Her book is chock full of humor and with loads of food and wine celebrity interviews. “Dara Grumdahl is right about absolutely everything. If she calls me up at four in the morning, says ‘Get dressed, get some money—and a gun—you’ll need it where we’re eating,’ I don’t ask any questions. I just go.” —Anthony Bourdain Dara’s website is www.DearDara.com, where you can learn more about her book and about wine in general. “Drink This: Wine Made Simple” available here: www.amazon.com Music by the Cold Readers

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Italian Red Wines — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:05:09 +0000

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Italian Red Wines — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:23:30 +0000

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Italian Red Wines — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:02:21 +0000

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Italian Red Wines — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:00:37 +0000

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