Italian Red Wines

Five Italian red wines that we think you should try

Italian Red Wines — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 19:10:06 +0000

1. Elvio Cogno Barolo Ravera 2005
Produced from the important Novello grapes this firm wine is a one of the nicest Italian Red Wines with a brilliant red color and a potent nose it will please every time. With a full-body and great structure this wine has scents of dog rose, mint and tobacco and after time turning into spice, coffee, liquorice, truffle, leather and minerals. Goes well with braised meats, stewed game, roasts and mature cheeses such as pecorino and Parmigiano Reggiano. Elvio Cogno Barolo Ravera 2005

2. Banfi Rosso di Montalcino 2008
Looking for a pleasant Tuscan Red Wine – A smooth and supple ruby red produced from the Sangiovese grape, this Banfi Rosso di Montalcino 2008 is sure to please. Aged for 12 months in French oak, this wine is the younger sibling to the famous Brunello and as such can be considered terrific value for money. It has a full, soft and powerful structure and an excellent aftertaste too. This wine also has supple tannins and good acidity – ideal for the dining table! An ideal match with pasta, poultry, beef, and cheese. Banfi Rosso di Montalcino 2008

3. La Spinetta Barbera d’Asti Ca Di Pian 2007
Red wines from Italy – a big and bold ruby red with an intense bouquet. This full-bodied Barbera d’Asti Ca’ di Pian is pleasing to the mouth and has a complex flavor. The notes of blackberries, plums, red cherries and flowers, are lively on the nose. Very pleasing to the mouth, with distinctive flavors that are silky smooth. There is also a hint of oak to the taste but this is very subtle and enjoyable. A very fresh wine that is laden with fruit with a nice acidity and perfectly poised tannins. This wine will grace any dinner table or just nice on its own with meats cheeses. La Spinetta Barbera d’Asti Ca Di Pian 2007

4. Luigi Einaudi Barolo Cannubi 2004
This elegant 2004 Barolo Nei Cannubi is a classy smooth and supple deep red wine that is dry with a firm structure. With gorgeous, silky tannins and luscious aromas that you will love, this wine is perfumed and aromatic. Floral aromas and subtle flavors of cherries, rose, and plum, this wine cannot be taken for granted – you will keep coming back for more and is a must for any serious Barolo lover. Coming from a great vineyard, the Einaudi family produced its best Cannubi in 2004 and so must be respected. Luigi Einaudi Barolo Cannubi 2004

5. Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato 2003
Lastly, the most expensive wine of our chosen five but one that is well worth trying. Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato 2003 is from the estate vineyard of ‘Ornato’ owned by the Pio family based in Serralunga d’Alba which is in the Piedmont region about sixty kilometers southeast of Turin in northern Italy. A wine that has developed from the special microclimate of the region which has helped the grapes become rich with soft tannins. This fabulous deep colored red wine has a nose of intense fruit, raspberry, truffle and dried flowers. The mouth feel is of ripe fruit and hints of tobacco, chocolate, vanilla and pepper that add to the fine tannins that stick to the palate. This is a great example of a 2003 that will get better and better with age so patience is needed. Best from 2010 onwards. Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato 2003

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Building a Wine Cellar in a Basement

Italian Red Wines — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 11:02:59 +0000

A wine cellar is a room that will create the perfect environment for your Italian red wine. Wines really does need looking after so it is imperative to store it properly. A well-constructed wine cellar is intended to protect against the three traditional enemies of wine in bottles: heat, light and a dry environment. A good wine cellar stores the wine at a constant low temperature, with a decent amount of humidity, and in darkness.

A wine cellar is a climate controlled room used to store and age wine. Building a wine cellar of your own is the best way to create the ideal environment for your wine. Restaurants typically store all of their wine bottles in a cellar and these conditions can be replicated at home.

Frequently, a vineyard wine cellar is located completely or partially underground, and often constructed in a manner that allows direct contact to the surrounding soil through a gap in the foundations.

Building your own wine cellar is the ideal way to keep your wine at perfect temperature while allowing it to mature and age as intended by the winemaker. You can enhance your cellar with wine racks, which are ideal for display in a home or for a business. Building a wine cellar is an investment designed to protect the valuable asset that is your wine collection.

Building a wine cellar
Two-by-six construction is recommended to allow for thicker R-19 insulation, allowing the cellar to remain at a consistent temperature. A wine cellar is a good investment in your wine collection and will also improve the value of your home. To lay some bottles down to store for a longer period of time, a cellar is the perfect spot.

Insulation is one of the most important aspects in maintaining a stable temperature within the cellar. R-19 insulation is the minimum requirement and fiberglass or extruded polystyrene insulation both work well. The insulation can generally be installed between the studs in a stud wall and between the joists in the ceiling. Before installing the insulation it will be necessary to add a vapor barrier of 6mm poly plastic to the warm side of the cellar.

In a climate controlled wine cellar, important factors such as temperature and humidity are maintained by a wine cellar cooling system. Building a wine cellar is more than simply choosing a basement location where it’s cool most of the time – all you need is one super hot day to ruin your entire collection!

Building a wine cellar becomes a unique expression of your personality and deciding to build a wine cellar in the basement is only the beginning of your enjoyment. A wine cellar is a perfect place for the enjoyment of wine. What’s more sophisticated than building a home wine cellar?

A wine cellar is generally a lower temperature environment compared with its surrounding living spaces and therefore must be treated differently in relation to those spaces. Wine cellar cooling units have been designed specifically with the the science of wine cooling in mind and the special attributes involved.

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How to find the best Tuscan Red Wines?

Italian Red Wines — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:23:25 +0000

The best Tuscan are found in Tuscany. The best way to sample these wines is to go to Italy and get off the beaten path. Stop at any small town in Tuscany enjoy the town as well as the wine.

At lunch, follow the locals to a trattoria. Once there order a litre or mezzolitre of their vino Roso de la Casa. Enjoy the wine with a good meal. If you chat up the owner and express your desire to try a good Tuscan Italian Red Wine. With much pride they will show you what they think are good wines and will recommend certain wineries and will likely arrange for you to visit that winery.

At the winery you will get a truly personalized taste of their Tuscan Red Wines. In addition to tasting good wine and buying a bottle or two, you will have a memorable experience.

The second way to find the best Tuscan Italian Red Wines is to locate wineries that are in Tuscany and travel from winery to winery sampling their wines. I do caution you that you might want to sign up for a wine tour if you are doing this option. The Italian driving under influence (DUI) limits, are quite stringent.

There are maps available online for your review and there are companies that specialize in wine tours through Tuscany.

Italian red wines especially those in Tuscany are great. It is hard not to find good Italian red wines in Tuscany. I encourage you to eat and drink your way through Italy and experience the Italian lifestyle.

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Which are the healthiest Italian red wines?

Italian Red Wines — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:08:09 +0000

Some recent studies have shown the importance of red wine to our heart health. In fact, moderate amounts of red wine (one glass a day for women and two glasses per day for men) can prevent heart attacks from 30-50%. Red wine can raise HDL cholesterol (the good kind) and lower LDL cholesterol (the bad kind).

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Organic wines are especially healthy, as they are harvested without pesticides or fertilizers and they contain only half the amounts of sulfites as non-organic wine. Sulfites are a key contributor to the dreaded wine headache. When it comes to choosing an organic Italian wine, the possibilities are numerous. Casina di Cornia makes a nice, organic Chianti and Chianti reserve, starting at around $19. Barbera del Monferrato Nuova Cepelletta has obtained certification as a vegan and organic wine. The average retail price is around $15.

For those willing to splurge, Cupano Brunello di Montalcino is made from Sangiovese grapes and retails for just over $130. On the other end of the spectrum, for only $8 you can purchase a bottle of Italian Organic Rosso. This wine offers a rich cherry flavor with subtle hints of oak and spice. Terra Viva Merlot del Veneto is a medium-bodied merlot with fruity flavors. It is available for around $10.

On a final note, it has been revealed that wines made from the grapes of the Pinot Noir varieties have the highest levels of antioxidants. The Bodegas Chacra Pinot Noir is an excellent entry level wine from the Patagonia region of Italy. Finaly, Forteto della Luja Monferrato Rosso Le Greve is a nice blend of Pinot and Barbera.

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What temperature should wine be kept (aged) at?

Italian Red Wines — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:25:44 +0000

Preserving the taste of your well-fermented grape wine is very essential. Wine, like any other consumable good, if left exposed to heat and other spoiling agents naturally deteriorates. Wine bottles are made dark with a purpose of keeping it sheltered from light. Thus, whether it be dry or sweet, to maintain the relative acidity experts suggest that wine is best stored at an optimal temperature of 13°C or 55°F. Of course this could fluctuate between 10-16°C or 50-50°F.

Preserving techniques, which have developed from thousands of years, now include wine rooms and wine refrigerators. Commonly city dwellers prefer to sink their beverage into their refrigerators until it’s really cool or ready for service. However, this is not optimal since the temperate at which it is served at effects its taste. Too much cooler than room temperature could make the wine taste dull and not mature, conversely warm wine could leave your mouth overpowered with alcohol.

Keeping wine at room temperature is also not fully advised, unless it is meant to be consumed shortly as you might end up with a strong alcoholic taste and less fruity flavored drink. Keeping wines in the basement or even closet, on the ground and away from the boiler or other electric appliances is mostly recommended in case of absence of a wine cellar.

General serving suggestions include pulling the wine out of the cooler usually an hour beforehand, allowing it to reach a good temperature before serving.

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Which are the most famous Red Wines found in Italy?

Italian Red Wines — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 23:30:52 +0000

There are a few famous Italian Red Wines as Italians are known for producing some of the best red wine around. It is very popular for them to drink it with every meal. Among the many wines they like to drink the most famous are probably Barolo, Amarone, Chianti, Aldo Conterno, Enzo Boglietti, Pio Cesare, Vietti, Elvio Cogno, Mascarello, Luciano Sandrone and Angelo Gaja. All of the above wines are very widely known because of their tastes. Some of the wines are a dry wine. A dry wine has a more of a burning feeling to it when you drink and is not drank all so commonly.

The other type of wine is what I call a fruity wine. Fruity wine tastes more sweet and is easier to drink because of this. Many people prefer sweeter red wine because it can be easily used to compliment desserts. Wine also has many other uses in the Italian culture. Many Italians use wine in almost all of their cooking dishes. It adds acid and balances some flavours out in the dish. The better the wine usually the better the dish will taste. Many people refuse to use expensive wine on cooking, though because it costs too much.

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Pretty much, the most famous red wines are famous because of quality of ingredient. They use the best grapes on those wines offering a better taste. More so, the wines are aged for sometimes fifty years before being open and drank. The older the wine the better it tastes in most cases. Italian’s also have a very prominent position in the wine making community because they have been making wine for a very long time and have become very good at it.

A lot of wines can be considered famous, but the wines listed above are the most famous. Whether it is for their taste, cooking ability, or complimentary aspect to desserts. Everybody loves a good red Italian wine as the can know they will be in for a treat!

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Italian Red Wines — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:02:48 +0000

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Italian Red Wines — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 17:10:18 +0000

Subscribe Now: www.youtube.com Watch More: www.youtube.com Cooked meatballs and cheese are a simple treat that you can make in your very own kitchen. Get the recipe for cooked meatballs and cheese with help from an executive chef in this free video clip. Expert: Josh Bernstein Bio: Josh Bernstein is the executive chef at Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas. Filmmaker: Josh Berstein Series Description: You don’t have to spend the night out at a fancy restaurant to enjoy some fine Italian flavors. Bring the joys of Italian cooking into your own home with help from an executive chef in this free video series.

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Italian Red Wines — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 00:05:30 +0000

Though Sangiovese is commonly held to be a single grape variety it is in fact more like a clan of grape clones whose familial resemblance is as telling as the Medici profile and yet each variety brings its own charms. Here Colleen McKettrick shares with us the nuances of the Sangiovese clones: Prugnolo, Sangiovese Grosso, Brunello, and Morellino.

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Italian Red Wines — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:00:23 +0000

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