1. Barolo & Barbaresco

Piedmont’s Barolo is the undoubtedly the king of Italian red wines. Made from Nebbiolo, the wines of this small appellation in Italy’s northwest are among the most ageable in the world. Whether it is saved for next year, five years, ten or twenty years, this is one Italian red that showcases the benefits of aging wine.

Also a Piedmontese wine made with Nebbiolo, Barbaresco is the queen to Barolo’s king. Renowned for finesse and perfume, the wines of Barbaresco are among Italy’s best.

2. Brunello

Brunello di Montalcino is the king of wines made with Sangiovese. This Tuscan red wine gets its name from the local name for Sangiovese (Brunello) and Montalcino, a small medieval hill town overlooking the Tuscan countryside. These are complex wines with incredible aging potential.

The Brunello wines must be aged in oak for an extended period of time followed by further bottle aging prior to release. The Riserva wines are aged even longer.

3. Amarone

Amarone is a powerful and concentrated dry red wine made with dried grapes in Italy’s Veneto region. Made from native Corvina grapes, Amarone is a wine that dazzles and impresses