A Gift Giver's Guide to Italian Red Wines

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Raffi Khorchidian

BARBERA D’ASTI

Barbera red grapes makedelicious wines with softtannin and a good bit of

pleasing acidity. This wine isgreat for a party as it is

usually well liked by acrossthe board and pairs well with

a lot of dishes.

This fizzy red is slightly bitter

and pairs really well with

antipasti. Take a bottle or two to

your next outdoor dinner party

as it is perfect to enjoy on a

warm summer evening as the

sun is setting.

LAMBRUSCO

DOLCETTO  D ’ALBA

This Piedmont red has a noticeable amount of tannin and

has a great balance, like most wines out of Dolcetto. You

can’t go wrong with this wine as a gift or as a house wine

while you are entertaining guests.

CHIANTI CLASSICO

The name of this wine

refers to the historic

growing area where it is

made. It is a bit more

refined than your

average Chianti, and the

flavors are a bit more

bold.

Brunello is heralded as the

wine of wines made with

Sangiovese, and anyone

who receives this wine will

savor every sip. The longer

this wine is aged, the better

it gets.

BRUNELLO

MONTEPULC IANO  D ’ABRUZZO

This juicy red highlights the flavor of the grape

with soft tannin. Grab a few bottles and stop for a

couple pizzas, as this is one of the most popular

pizza wines in Italy.

AMARONE

This dry wine is packed

with powerful,

concentrated flavors. It is

made with dried grapes

from the Veneto region

of Italy.

ROSSO  D I  MONTALC INO

Rosso di Montalcino is a young wine that is usually bottled

within the same year that it is produced. It is made from

grapes grown in the same area as Brunello, but the aging

process of the Brunello gives it a much different flavor

profile.

Arguably one of the best

reds from Italy, this wine is

from the Piedmont region

and has a beautiful

perfume with perfectly

balanced flavors. Baresco

should be reserved for

special occasions.

BARBARESCO

BAROLO

The king of Italian red

wines is Barolo. It is

probably the most

ageable wine of any from

the country, and it

exemplifies what can

come out of a masterfully

made wine that is aged

for any amount of time.

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