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Vinous90 points
- Variety Barbera
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Albino Rocca
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Albino Rocca Barbera d'Alba 2022"Totally opaque black dark red core with a bright deep purple red hue. A fragr..."$39.99 -
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Mark Faber94 points
- Variety Nebbiolo
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Ascheri
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Ascheri Langhe Nebbiolo 2021"Ascheri Langhe Nebbiolo 2021 is an exquisite wine that is sure to delight you..."$44.99 -
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Luca Maroni98 points
- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Mirabeau
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Bastioni Della Rocca Leggero Appassimento Puglia 2019"The 2019 Bastioni della Rocca Puglia Appassimento opens with inviting aromati..."$19.99 -
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Jancis Robinson18 points
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James Suckling99 points
- Variety Sangiovese
- Vintage 2018
- Brand None
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Bibi Graetz Colore Toscana IGT 2018""Made from very old vines with a blend of 90% Sangiovese, 5% Colorino and 5% ..."$495.00 -
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Sam Kim5 points
- Variety Nero d'Avola
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Curatolo Arini
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Borgo Selene Nero D'Avola Sicilia 2021"Made by Alberto Antonini who was named in the TOP 5 best winemakers in the wo..."$29.99 -
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- Variety Nebbiolo
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Bruno Rocca
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Bruno Rocca Barbaresco 2020"In the late 1950s, Bruno Rocca's father Francesco, and his wife Maria Adelaid..."$119.99 -
- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Italo Cescon
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Ca'Della Scala Allegretto Valpolicella Doc 2020"From the vineyards of San Pietro in Cariano and Negrar, which have white chal..."$41.99 -
- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Italo Cescon
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Ca'Della Scala Mezzopiano Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2020"Grapes are sourced from the north of Verona, in the hilly vineyards with medi..."$50.00 -
- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Italo Cescon
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 15.0% Alcohol
Ca'Della Scala Pianissimo Amarone della Valpolicella 2017"Grapes are sourced from the north of Verona, in the hilly vineyards with medi..."$99.00 -
- Variety Dolcetto
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Cascina delle Rose
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Cascina Delle Rose Dolcetto 2021"Cascine Delle Rose Dolcetto 2021 is an exquisite wine that will undoubtedly c..."$45.00 -
- Variety Nebbiolo
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Cascina delle Rose
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Cascina Delle Rose Langhe Nebbiolo 2021"Cascina Delle Rose Langhe Nebbiolo 2021 is an exceptional wine that offers a ..."$65.00 -
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Kerin O'Keefe97 points
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Vinous90 points
- Variety Nebbiolo
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Cascina delle Rose
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Cascina Delle Rose ’Tre Stelle’ Barbaresco 2019"Cascina Delle Rose 'Tre Stelle' Barbaresco 2019 is an exquisite wine that emb..."$170.01 -
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- Variety Barbera
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Cavallotto
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Cavallotto Barbera d'Alba Vigna del Cuculo 2020"2020 Cavallotto Barbera d'Alba Vigna del Cuculo comes from a wonderfully bala..."$85.00 -
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Luca Maroni98 points
- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Cantine Dei Colli Berici
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 15.0% Alcohol
Cielo E Terra De'Conti Appassimento 100x100 IGT 2020"A truly exceptional wine that is worth trying. The appassimento method used t..."$26.99 -
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- Variety Nero d'Avola
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Azienda Agricola COS
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Cos Cerasuolo Di Vittoria 2020"Azienda Agricola COS is a wine producer located on the Italian island of Sici..."$59.99 -
- Variety Sangiovese
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Dievole
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Dievole Chianti Classico ‘Petrignano’ 2019"Chianti Classico DOCG Petrignano comes from the drive to elicit the distincti..."$64.99 -
- Variety Nebbiolo
- Vintage 2011
- Brand Dirupi
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Dirupi Valtellina Superiore Riserva DOCG 2011"A traditional expression of Nebbiolo from the fantastic sub-region of Valtell..." -
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The Wine Advoca94 points
- Variety Nebbiolo
- Vintage 2011
- Brand Domenica
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Domenico Clerico Barolo 2011"Domenico Clerico is a small producer near Monforte d'Alba in Piemonte. It is ..."$138.99 -
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James Suckling94 points
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Robert Parker's93 points
- Variety Nebbiolo
- Vintage 2012
- Brand Domenica
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Domenico Clerico Barolo 2012"Domenico Clerico is a small producer near Monforte d'Alba in Piemonte. It is ..."$139.99 -
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Vinous95 points
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The Wine Advoca92 points
- Variety Nebbiolo
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Elio Altare
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Elio Altare La Villa Langhe Rosso 2016"The 2016 La Villa is a blend of 60% Nebbiolo and 40% Barbera, both from Arbor..."$210.00 -
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The Wine Advoca91 points
- Variety Barbera
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Elio Altare
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 15.5% Alcohol
Elio Altare Larigi Langhe 2016"The 2016 Langhe Larigi, a pure expression of Barbera from old vines and with ..."$210.00 -
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James Suckling93 points
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Robert Parker's93 points
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Vinous92 points
- Variety Sangiovese
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Fattoria dei Barbi
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Fattoria Barbi Brunello Di Montalcino 2018"Fattoria Barbi Brunello Di Montalcino 2018 is an exceptional wine that is wor..."$130.00 -
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- Variety Sangiovese
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Fattoria dei Barbi
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Fattoria Barbi Rosso Di Montalcino 2021"Fattoria Barbi Rosso Di Montalcino 2021 is a delicious and elegant red wine t..."$60.01 -
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Monica Larner94 points
- Variety Sangiovese
- Vintage 2013
- Brand Gaja
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Gaja Ca'Marcanda Magari Toscana IGT 2013"Sourced from one of Gaja's Bolgheri Estates."$275.00 -
Red Wine
Red wine is made from dark-colored grape varieties. The juice from these grapes is used to make red wine, and during the fermentation process, the juice is in contact with the grape skins, which gives red wine its color. The most common types of red wine include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Shiraz/Syrah. The flavors of red wine can range from fruity to spicy, and the tannins (a naturally occurring compound that can make wine taste dry) can range from low to high. Red wine is typically served at room temperature and is often paired with red meat and strong cheeses.
Red wine is typically aged in oak barrels before it is bottled, which can add flavors and aromas such as vanilla, spice, and toast to the wine. The aging process can also affect the tannins and acidity of the wine, making it taste smoother and more balanced. Different types of red wine are typically enjoyed with different types of food. For example, a bold, full-bodied red wine like a Cabernet Sauvignon is often paired with red meat, while a lighter, fruitier red wine like a Pinot Noir is often paired with fish or poultry. In addition, there are also variations in red wine depending on the region of production, for instance, red wine from Bordeaux region of France are known for its complexity and aging potential, whereas red wine from Tuscany region of Italy are known for its rustic and earthy notes.
Red wine can be made using a variety of techniques and methods, each of which can affect the final taste and quality of the wine. For example, some winemakers use "cold soak" techniques to extract more color and flavor from the grapes. Cold soak is a method in which the grapes are left to macerate in the juice at a low temperature for a period of time before fermentation, this can extract more color and flavor from the grape skins without extracting too much tannin from the seeds. Other winemakers use "whole cluster fermentation" techniques to extract more complexity and depth from the wine. Whole cluster fermentation refers to fermenting the grapes with the stems included, which can add more tannin and structure to the wine.
The alcohol content of red wine can vary, but it is typically around 12-15% alcohol by volume (ABV). Some red wines, particularly those from warmer regions or those made using certain techniques, can have a higher alcohol content. For example, some Zinfandel wines produced in California can reach up to 16% alcohol by volume.
The flavor and aroma of red wine can be influenced by many factors, including the grape variety, the terroir (soil, climate, and topography) of the vineyard, and the winemaking techniques used. For example, a Pinot Noir from a cool climate region will have a high acidity and fruity flavors, while a Shiraz from a warm climate region will have a higher alcohol content, a more full-bodied texture, and a more spicy and black pepper profile.
Different styles of red wine can be enjoyed at different occasions, for example, some red wines are best consumed young and fresh, while others are meant to be aged for several years. For example, a young and fresh Beaujolais wine made from Gamay grapes can be consumed within a year or two, while a Bordeaux wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes can be aged for several years.
Different types of red wine are typically enjoyed with different types of food. For example, a bold, full-bodied red wine like a Cabernet Sauvignon is often paired with red meat, while a lighter, fruitier red wine like a Pinot Noir is often paired with fish or poultry.
Different regions also have their signature red wines, for instance, red wine from Bordeaux region of France are known for its complexity and aging potential, whereas red wine from Tuscany region of Italy are known for its rustic and earthy notes.