a gift giver's guide to italian red wines
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W W W . R A F F I K H O R C H I D I A N . I N F O
I T A L I A N R E D W I N E SA G I F T G I V E R ' S G U I D E T O
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.
