| Commonly known as Italian reds, Italian red wines | | | | and Molinara--which are blended together to |
| are world famous. As compared to red wines | | | | produce excellent red wine in this region. |
| produced in other parts of the world, they stand | | | | Valpolicella is a relatively lighter wine. Chianti, on |
| apart due to their tarter taste, higher acidity, and | | | | the other hand, is considered to be a perfect |
| aroma. | | | | companion of an Italian meal. It is produced in a |
| Unlike French wines, Italian red wines are not | | | | region of the same name. |
| named after the grapes used for making them; | | | | Barolo is another impressive red wine produced in |
| instead they are named after regions in which | | | | the region having the same name. Unlike Chianti |
| they are produced. Italian red wine makers use | | | | and Valpolicella, Barolo is made from a single |
| different varieties of grapes. Many of these | | | | variety of grape called Nebbiolo. It takes around |
| varieties are not available in any other part of the | | | | ten years for Barolo to age perfectly. A perfectly |
| world. | | | | aged Barolo has a distinct aroma of roses, |
| Due to their sharper taste, Italian red wines are | | | | raspberries and earth. |
| not preferred for simple sipping, but a bottle of | | | | If you prefer a simple Italian wine, Merlot could do |
| red wine is a perfect companion during a meal. | | | | the trick. The region of Tuscany also produces a |
| Valpolicella, Chianti, Barolo and Merlot are some of | | | | number of great Italian red wines. Some Italian |
| the best-known red wines. | | | | red wines could cost you a fortune, but many of |
| Valpolicella is named after a famous | | | | them are quite affordable. Italian red wines can be |
| wine-producing region in Italy. There are three | | | | purchased from online stores, exclusive outlets or |
| different varieties of grapes-- Rondinella, Corvina | | | | any of the stores which stock them. |