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Italian Red Wine Rated 90+ Points For Every Budget

Wine lovers across the world seek out Italian Red Wine when looking for some of the world’s greatest wine regions. Although there are 36 DOCG wine regions, the majority are concentrated in Tuscany and Piedment. Appeltetions such as Barolo, Brunello di Montalcino and Barbaresco are revered by some of the most serious wine collectors. Shop our selection of Italian Red wines to find that perfect bottle for your palate. (Read More)

Just as respected but a little bit of a rule breaker is the now well-known category of Italian Red Wine known as “Super Tuscan”. There are over 300 indigenous wine varietals in Italy that are officially recognized although not well known, that are starting to make an appearance on the wine scene with grape varietals such as Aglianico and Lagrein. Whether you are searching for a 90+ point rated 2007 Barolo or one of the great Aglianico producers in Campania you can be sure you will find the 90+ rated Italian Red Wine to quench your palate.

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2011 Marchesi Di Barolo

"A dark, succulent red, exuding black cherry, blackberry and violet aromas and flavors. Pure and focused, with a long aftertaste of sweet fruit, flowers and spice."

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2009 Argiolas

The 2009 Isola dei Nuraghi Perdera is fabulous. Layers of dark fruit, herbs, spices, and minerals flow from this exuberant, medium to full-bodied offering. Hints of smoke and tar add further nuance on the finish. This is a hugely rewarding wine for the money. Perdera is a blend of 90% Monica, 5% Carignano and 5% Bovale Sardo. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2014.

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2010 Falesco

"Possesses lovely inner perfume and expressive dark fruit. The wine retains its freshness and vibrancy through to the finish, where fragrant white flowers add lift."

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2010 Castello Banfi

"Flows across the palate with layers of lush, expressive fruit. The wine’s minerality comes through on the mid-palate and finish. I very much like the combination of rich fruit and freshness in this lush, textured Rosso. Banfi aged the Rosso in a combination of French oak barrels and casks."

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2010 Avignonesi

"A tight, sinewy red, with cherry, leather and underbrush flavors laced with dusty tannins on the lingering finish. Needs time to unwind its fruit. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Ciliegiolo and Sangiovese."

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2010 Selvapiana

"Ruby-red. Redcurrant, plum and cinnamon on the fruity nose. Fresh and juicy, with ripe red cherry and spicy raspberry flavors given clarity and cut by lovely mineral tang. This outstanding everyday Chianti finishes smooth and long."

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2010 Mastroberardino

The 2010 Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso presents the elegant side of Piedirosso, one of Campania's most important indigenous red grapes. Ash and minerals add nuance to the dark wild cherries in this hugely enjoyable unoaked red. I especially like the energy and focus here. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2018.

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2010 Elio Altare

"This is a gorgeous wine with the trademark Altare richness, plenty of varietal character and fabulous depth. Blueberries, currants, spices and licorice stain the palate on the intense finish. Year in and year out, Altare’s Dolcetto is one of the best in the region, as it is again in 2010. The Dolcetto is often one of my favorite Altare wines. It also ages far better than most people might expect."

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2010 Abbazia di Novacella

This supple, integrated Lagrein shows fine-grained tannins and fresh, juicy acidity, bolstering flavors of currant, blackberry and damson plum. Medium-bodied, with hints of mineral, dried herbs and anise, ending with a lightly chewy finish. Drink now through 2020.

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2008 La Spinetta

"Presents an intriguing profile of dark cherries, leather, licorice and tobacco, all of which come together in a medium-bodied, relatively delicate frame that is typical of Sangiovese. The Nero shows lovely inner sweetness and perfume through to the long finish."

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2010 Le Potazzine

"This is striking in this vintage. Clean veins of minerality support an expressive core of vibrant dark cherries, violets, licorice and spices. This is a fabulous Rosso from Potazzine imbued with notable character and sheer personality."

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2010 Il Poggione

"Captures the essence of this great Montalcino vintage. An elegant, expressive bouquet gives way to layers of vibrant fruit in this energetic, totally polished Rosso."

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2008 Mazzi

"This is one of the finest Valpolicellas readers will find in this price range. Dark cherries, wild herbs, leather, licorice and pipe tobacco flow effortlessly from this rich, textured Valpolicella. The Sanperetto is a winner from Mazzi."

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2010 Isole e Olena

"Good ruby-red. Lovely floral aromas of plum, red currant, sweet spices and violet. Sweet, lush and round, with a slightly high-toned quality that adds appeal to the red fruit flavors. Finishes broad and long, with ripe tannins."

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2009 Casanova di Neri

"The wine shows gorgeous juiciness and richness with a round, harmonious personality that captures the essence of the house style."

2009 Cigliutti

"A polished red, brimming with black cherry and plum flavors, with hints of vanilla and chocolate. There's a slight dusty texture on the finish, with lingering fruit."

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2008 Poliziano

"A dense, muscular red, displaying concentrated cherry, plum and earth flavors. This is also supple in texture, with underlying dusty tannins. Very suave and long."

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2008 La Spinetta

"Comes across as quite rich and dark in its wild cherries, tobacco, smoke and worn-in leather. This shows excellent balance in a brooding, yet mid-weight style."

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2009 Az Agr

"Presents gorgeous balance and refinement from the very first taste. Firm tannins provide the backdrop as the 2009 Vino Nobile opens up in the glass. Sweet dark cherries, menthol and licorice are woven together nicely in this firm, harmonious wine. This is a great showing from Caterina Dei. Thisis 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo, aged in cask."

2008 La Spinetta

"Black currant and bilberry fruit signals this fresh, vivid Barbera. It has light tannins, but overall shows balance and harmony. Lingering finish."

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2009 La Spinetta

"Gorgeous in this vintage. Sweet raspberries, flowers, mint and herbs swirl around in the glass, until the firm Nebbiolo tannins catch up to support the powerful finish. Once again, the Langhe Nebbiolo here over delivers for the money. It is easily the equal of many Barbarescos in this vintage."

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2008 Proprieta Sperino

"Predominantly Nebbiolo with some Vespolina and Croatina. The wine shows gorgeous textural depth without abandoning its roots. Sweet dark cherries, mint, rosemary and tobacco are some of the notes that take shape in the glass. This gorgeous, medium-bodied red is a great introduction to the wines of northern Piedmont because it is flat-out delicious and not at all eccentric, as some of the wines can be for those who are approaching these appellations for the first time. The Uvaggio is best enjoyed in its youth, while the fruit retains is juiciness, but there is also enough stuffing to allow the wine to age for a number of years. Menthol, sweet herbs and crushed flowers linger on the finish."

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2007 Selvapiana

The 2007 Selvapiana Chianti Rufina Riserva Bucerchiale is good, full ruby-red. Intense aromas of red cherry, raspberry and marzipan display captivating purity. Enters sweet and superripe, offering creamy flavors of ripe red cherry and raspberry jam. Finishes with excellent length and a lingering raspberry liqueur note, but the tannins turn quite austere at the back. This wine merits 95 points on the strength of its nose alone, but on the palate it's a little drying. Perhaps I caught it at an awkward stage and another year or so in the cellar will bring more harmony.

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2008 Azelia

"Sweet fruit is the overarching theme in this lush red. Cherry, raspberry, eucalyptus, iron and tea flavors combine with the well-integrated structure as this glides to an aftertaste of cherry and iron."

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2008 Vietti

"This is striking. Sweet red berries, freshly cut flowers, spices and mint are some of the many nuances that flow from this impeccable, mid-weight Barolo. This impresses for its exceptional balance, polished finish and sheer beauty. This is a feminine Castiglione graced with exquisite class. With time in the glass, the wine fleshes out beautifully. Once again, the Castiglione delivers incredible value. In 2008 Vietti did not make their Villero Riserva, instead that juice went into the Castiglione."

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90 points or higher for all budgets

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