Everyday Reds of Northern Italy
by Anthony Lynch
Château Feuillet, Valle d'Aosta
© Luke Kammann
Alto Adige
© Dixon Brooke
Serralunga d’Alba in Piemonte
© Gail Skoff
Punta Crena, Liguria
© Gail Skoff
Vineyards can be found nestled beneath colossal Alpine summits, clinging to steep coastal hillsides, or perched on gentle foothills.
Château Feuillet, Valle d'Aosta
© Luke Kammann
Alto Adige
© Dixon Brooke
Serralunga d’Alba in Piemonte
© Gail Skoff
Punta Crena, Liguria
© Gail Skoff
Vineyards can be found nestled beneath colossal Alpine summits, clinging to steep coastal hillsides, or perched on gentle foothills.
Everyday Reds of Northern Italy
by Anthony Lynch
While some of the world’s greatest and grandest reds hail from northern Italy, this territory—which actually consists of eight Italian regions—is perhaps even more noteworthy for its tremendous diversity of everyday rosso. Home to hundreds of indigenous grape varieties grown across enormously varied terrain over several distinct climate zones, it produces a plethora of delightful mid-weight reds, each with its own unique flavor profile, providing fantastic versatility and refreshment all while remaining affordable enough for day-to-day enjoyment.
Valle d’Aosta, Piemonte, Liguria, Lombardia, Emilia-Romagna, Trentino-Alto Adige, the Veneto, and Friuli Venezia Giulia make up the country’s northern third, spanning roughly from the Alpine arc in the north to the Apennines in the south, with the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas on either side. Vineyards can be found nestled beneath colossal Alpine summits, clinging to steep coastal hillsides, or perched on gentle foothills overlooking the expansive Po Valley. And that only begins to tell the story of this grape-growing paradise where wine has been deeply etched into local traditions for hundreds, if not thousands, of years.
Such diverse terroir makes it hard to generalize about the wines, as countless styles can be found in this vast area. Some of these reds even sparkle! Not only do they satisfy an essential need on a daily basis, but they go above and beyond, providing great pleasure in the process.
From relatively well-known staples like Barbera, Lambrusco, and Bardolino to rarer specialties including Ruché, Groppello, and Terrano, we have all your needs covered with this vast selection of discounted reds from Norditalia.
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