Italian Red Wine Recommendations Please

[AB Editor]

Anyone have any favourites when it comes to Italian reds? I've enjoyed everything I've picked up recently, but I don't know how long the streak will run for!

Suggestions please (If you have a "situation" in mine for them, please feel free to elaborate!)

[dannyk13]

Barolo

[AB Editor]

Ah, while I am sure it's good - and hopefully steer me away from a crap bottle - I don't think my wallet stretches to those kinds of price tags :)

Any particular bottle your favourite?

[AB Editor]

Oh, sorry, I'm looking at cases and thinking they're bottles - pardon me :)

[emmie]

Marzemino, a cracking red, used to drink this when i was on holiday in Lake Garda, you can now buy it in Sainsbury's. I was truly amazed when i found some here, because it must be a fairly recent addition to their stocks. It was recommended by the hotel Maitre D, and i can say that i probably polished off a bottle of an evening, squiffy but very happy.

[emmie]

Barolo doesn't have to be expensive, do a shop comparison.

[Calibax]

Amarone

[emmie]

good choice, one of my favourites.

[emmie]

you won't be disappointed or totally out of pocket, i confess i don't drink much these days but this is a lovely wine.

http://thewinehound.blogspot.co.uk/2011/05/red-wine-bargain-of-year.html

[Prudie]

For wine plebs like me, Valpolicella

[emmie]

well you can ditch that and try my recommendation, i don't have shares in the company in case you are wondering, however i really think this is so lovely, i bought a bottle for a friend and he is a bit of a connoisseur and gave it a thumbs up.

[AB Editor]

Thanks :) other recommendations are welcome!

I will try the Marzemino and Barolo.

[emmie]

Mazemino, currently on offer in Sainsbury's for 4.49p, a bargain.

[emmie]

let me think for a moment... I have a wonderful wine in mind, but it's not Italian, but French, will let you know..

[jaynethepain]

Montepulciano - various qualities but usually always good. Aldi have a nice everyday one for about £3.99

[Iluvspikey]

My hubby likes a nice Chianti with Italian food

[emmie]

the one i mentioned beats that hands down, give it a try and you will see.
The French one is La Vieille Ferme, excellent red, not too cheap these days, but worth it.

[DTCwordfan]

right Ed, do you like them light or intense, berryish or dark and more musty.....

then what's your price max...

what food if you are eating and drinking?

[AB Editor]

"right Ed, do you like them light or intense, berryish or dark and more musty....."

Depends what I'm doing! Price maximum would be £20, Ideally it would be around the £10-15 mark however.

Here's some scenarios:

1. Summer BBQ planned in May, need an "all day drinker" which will serve into the evening around a camp fire.

2. Something to have with peasant food

3. One for a Sunday evening while doing paperwork.

:)

[emmie]

the first one i mentioned.

[AB Editor]

I steer away from wine under about £7 since I read this: http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Food-and-Drink/Question1030438-2.html#answer-6026367