If you are a red wine drinker then you know the difference between a good glass a wine and an amazing glass of wine. Have a look at our top 5 popular Italian red wines and see if your favourite wine makes the list!
1. Cabernet Sauvignon
Cab for short, this full-bodied vino is packed with dark fruit flavours to give it a smooth and dry taste.
2. Chianti
With dry and earthy flavours, a glass of Chianti tastes great with any meal.
3. Barolo
Made in the north of Italy, Barolo has a dry yet light taste.
4. Montepulciano
Made from the Sangiovese grape, Montepulciano wine has the perfect balance of acidity and dryness to give a great deep flavour.
5. Merlot
A fruitier and sweeter taste than the rest, Merlot is best paired with a rich and meaty meal.
Does your favourite wine make the list? If not, let us know what your favourite vino is in the comments.
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When talking about the great red wines of Italy how could you possible leave out ….Valpolicella??
You listed the most popular, not necessarily the best. I live in southern Italy and I would match up an Aglianico del Vulture or Greco de Tufo with any other Italian example.