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In a good year, Italy is the world’s top wine-producing country by volume (with France also claiming that distinction at times), and has a rich winemaking history dating back to the 8th century BC. Greek colonists were the first to establish viticulture in Italy, and production later flourished with the rise of the Roman Empire.

Today, Italy accounts for nearly a fifth of the world’s wine production, and the country’s diverse landscape and latitudinal range — from the Alps in the north to within a short nautical jaunt of Africa in the south — lends itself to a variety of different styles. Among Italy’s most-celebrated styles are Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti, made primarily with Sangiovese from the Tuscany region, and Barolo and Barbaresco from the Piedmont region, produced exclusively from Nebbiolo.

Italy also produces some terrific whites. Besides Pinot Grigio, which is the most well-known and commercially successful white varietal from Italy, other grapes that stand out are Trebbiano, Verdicchio, Vernaccia and Moscato — the grape used in Italy’s most famous sparkling wine, Asti.

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Red Wines

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Red wines come in all different varieties and are often classified by texture, whether it be light-, medium- or full-bodied.As the texture scale rises from light to full, you can generally expect scales for color (from light red to dark red), ageability (from wines to drink right away to wines that should be aged), and tannin level (from low to high) to rise concurrently.  Also, a wine’s texture usually dictates the foods with which to pair it.

Light-bodied reds include Beaujolais, Chianti and some Pinot Noirs; they generally pair well with meatier fish (salmon and tuna) and chicken. Medium-bodied wines include some Bordeaux (Crus Bourgeois), and Syrah, Malbec and Merlot made in a lighter style; they often pair well with game birds, veal and pork chops.  Full-bodied wines, such as Barolos, high-end Bordeaux, most Cabernet Sauvignons and many Zinfandels, pair well with heavier meats such as steak, lamb and game.

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  1. "Suberli" Morellino di Scansano  2004 / 750 ml.	Italy | Tuscany | Morellino di Scansano	750 ml.	750			suberli_morellino_750.png			3.5	2012-05-02 08:44:47
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    “Suberli” Morellino di Scansano

    2004 / 750 ml.

    RP88
    Item #22584
    $14.99
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  2. Acquagiusta Rosso  2008 / 750 ml.

    Acquagiusta Rosso

    2008 / 750 ml.

    Italy | Tuscany | Maremma Toscana
    Item #33342
    $14.99
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  3. Adesso Cagnina di Romagna  2011 / 750 ml.

    Adesso Cagnina di Romagna

    2011 / 750 ml.

    Italy | Emilia-Romagna | Cagnina di Romagna
    Item #24670
    $9.99
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  4. Agricoltori del Geografico Montegiachi Chianti Classico Riserva  2005 / 750 ml.

    Agricoltori del Geografico Montegiachi Chianti Classico Riserva

    2005 / 750 ml.

    Italy | Tuscany | Chianti Classico
    WE90
    Item #27552
    $24.99
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  5. Ajello Furat  2004 / 750 ml.

    Ajello Furat

    2004 / 750 ml.

    Italy | Sicily | Sicilia
    Item #23818

    Limited inventory.
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    $12.99
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  6. Alberto Longo Cacc'e mmitte di Lucera  2008 / 750 ml.

    Alberto Longo Cacc’e mmitte di Lucera

    2008 / 750 ml.

    Italy | Apulia | Cacc’e mmitte di Lucera
    Item #31947

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    $22.99
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  7. Albino Rocca Barbaresco Vigneto Brich Ronchi  2001 / 750 ml.

    Albino Rocca Barbaresco Vigneto Brich Ronchi

    2001 / 750 ml.

    Italy | Piedmont | Barbaresco
    SP92ST91+RP93RP92
    Item #19768

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    $64.99
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  8. Aldo e Riccardo Seghesio Barolo La Villa  2005 / 750 ml.

    Aldo e Riccardo Seghesio Barolo La Villa

    2005 / 750 ml.

    Italy | Piedmont | Barolo
    RP90SP92
    Item #29477

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    $49.99
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  9. Aldo e Riccardo Seghesio Barolo La Villa  2006 / 750 ml.

    Aldo e Riccardo Seghesio Barolo La Villa

    2006 / 750 ml.

    Italy | Piedmont | Barolo
    RP93ST93SP93
    Item #30812

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    $49.99
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  10. Aldo e Riccardo Seghesio Bouquet  2003 / 750 ml.

    Aldo e Riccardo Seghesio Bouquet

    2003 / 750 ml.

    Italy | Piedmont | Langhe
    SP87
    Item #22051
    $18.99
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