You can always cherish your mealtime with a glass of wine. But not just anything random, with Origini Market around, you can have a wine-perfect evening by yourself! And remember, if you live around Miami, you can always come by to our store in where we have a huge selection of Italian wines.
Nothing beats the quality of wines fetched from Italy, the wine capital of the world. Italians take their wines very seriously. We bet you do, too! So, today we have come up with the details of 12 types of top Italian wine that you can order from our shop.
1. Sangiovese Red Wine
Brought to you from the beautiful landscape of Southern and Central Asia, this wine variety is hands down, our top pick for all time. This fine wine is made from the Sangiovese variety of red grapes, which are mainly grown in the Tuscany region of Italy. We are in love with the savory flavor that makes this wine a great companion to a wide range of your favorite Italian dishes.
Wines which are Sangiovese-based are typically rich in tannins. They are also high in acidity. The rustic to fruity range of the flavor, along with its dominant savory taste, is what makes this wine really enjoyable.
2. Barbera Red Wine
Barbera is our everyday wine that is easily available and goes well with any kind of dish. Barbera is the 3rd most planted grape variety in all of Italy. However, it is predominantly planted in Piedmont. Although Italy is the home of this variety, Barbera has traveled as far as California and South America.
The dark Barbera red wine is high in acidity and low in tannins. This wine variety has a fruity flavor, sometimes with a hint of spices. Barbera grape variety is predominantly known for producing easy-to-drink rustic flavored wines for everyday purposes. However, this variety is also used to produce some excellent quality wines.
3. Primitivo Red Wine
Those who say that old wine tastes better perhaps refer to red wine made from the Primitivo variety of grapes. This variety of grapes is mainly cultivated in Apulia, Italy. Although a similar variety, Californian Zinfandel, is available, the Italian variety has its own characteristics due to its different territory.
This dark and intense wine variety is rich in tannins. The flavor of Primitivo red wine is rustic. So, it is really enjoyable when paired with any meat dishes or aged cheese. You can also enjoy this wine with your vegetable dishes. This variety wins them all.
4. Nebbiolo Red Wine
When your favorite Barolo and Barbaresco are in discussion, we are talking about the Nebbiolo variety of grapes. Native to Piedmont in Italy, this variety is rich in tannins and acidity. The world speaks highly of the Nebbiolo red wine because of its powerful flavor and distinctive aromas.
Some accompanying notes of this wine variety are of violets, cherries, licorice, leather, truffles, and undergrowth. If you are planning to go out for a rich meat dish or spicy Asian cuisine for dinner, do not forget to get your Nebbiolo red wine!
5. Corvina Red Wine
This wine variety is brought to your table from Veneto. The Corvina variety grapes are thick-skinned and red in color. This grape variety usually produces light-to-medium-bodied wines, with aromas of cherry and floral. The Corvina red wine has bright acidity. It goes really well with rich meat dishes.
But you can also pair the drink with risotto, aged cheese, or even meat sauce. Often referred to as the backbone of blends such as Valpolicella and Bardolino, some grapes of this variety are dried and then used to produce denser and richer wines like Amarone Della Valpolicella.
6. Fiano White Wine
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) wines guarantee that you are having the best quality wines from the wine capital on your table. One such DOCG wine is Fiano di Avellino. From the title itself, you must have known the variety we refer to.
This grape variety is largely produced in Campania and found in other regions such as Apulia and Sicily. This medium-bodied variety of wine is intensely flavored. These grapes can produce crisp and aromatic wines.
You can also taste a lot of character and herbaceous and fruity notes in Fiano white wine. You can enjoy this variety of wine while pairing it with white meat. However, served with seafood, the Fiano white wine hits the perfect note!
7. Dolcetto Red Wine
If easy-drinking wines are your thing, then you will surely love Dolcetto red wine. The grape variety, named Dolcetto, is used to produce deep ruby wines. The wine of this variety is usually dry and medium-bodied.
The well-balanced acidity of the wine makes it really enjoyable while pairing with a range of dishes like veal, charcuterie, risottos, mushrooms, and vegetable-based appetizers.
Piedmont is the home of this grape variety. The wine has soft and fruity styles and unique aromas. But you can also enjoy more intense and powerful expressions with Dolcetto red wine.
8. Negroamaro Red Wine
The meaning of its name may be black, but Negroamaro is a red grape variety. Apulia is the home of this variety of grapes. But many other regions of Italy also produce this type of grapes.
Fruity and earthy nuance reminiscent of red and dark berries, along with its rustic character, is what made this wine really enjoyable. Herbaceous and spicy notes are developed with age in this wine variety. This type of wine typically has high alcohol content.
9. Friulano White Wine
One of the signature grapes in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, this grape variety is almost invisible outside of Italy. But, the origin of this grape variety was in France. However, despite much political dispute, this white wine variety is another example of fine Italian wine.
A wide range of aromas - from apple, pear, peach, and almond – is the characteristic of this wine. Mineral-like character is found in the young version of this type of wine. The light character of this wine variety makes it a perfect drink to have with any of your regular food.
10. Sagrantino Red Wine
The Sagrantino-based wine variety is not only enjoyable with your favorite meat dishes but also has the highest antioxidants (polyphenol) properties than other red wines. Umbria is the native land of this variety of grapes.
The DOCG Montefalco Sagrantino appellation is named after this particular variety of grapes and Montefalco, where the grape variety is produced. The more this wine ages, the flavors become more enhanced.
With unique aromas, you can enjoy this wine when it's still young. But the potential of Sagrantino red wine blooms after extensive aging. Rich in sugar, acidity, and tannins, this wine contains high alcohol content.
11. Arneis White Wine
Another variety from Piedmont, with DOCG-recognized appellation, this wine variety has actually survived two world wars. Today, the world likes to use this white wine in desserts and make sparkling wines.
When you are holding a glass of this wine, you are about to enjoy flavors such as apples, pears, citrus fruit, and also floral and herbaceous nuances. The wine is medium-bodied, with well-balanced acidity. So, when you are ordering risotto next time, try Arneis white wine along with it.
12. Falanghina White Wine
Falanghina Beneventana, and Falanghina Flegrea – these 2 varieties of grape are used in producing Falanghina white wine. Campania is the region that is the native land of this wine type. Both the varieties create straw-colored and mineral-like wine.
However, Flegrea has a more herbaceous and citrusy aroma, while Beneventana has a floral aroma. You can have either of the variety for your favorite fish-based mealtime or pair them with fresh cheese.
Final Thoughts
Some things are always classic – like selecting the right type of wine for the right kind of meal. While you are in charge of showing your art of pairing the right wine, you can leave it upon our online store, or even better, you can come to our Miami store and will offer you the kind of wine that will enhance the elegance of your feast.
