Everything About Aglianico Grape
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Aglianico Description
Origin: Believed to have been introduced to Southern Italy by the ancient Greeks around the 7th century BC.
History: Prominent grape in Roman winemaking, particularly in the famed 'Falernian' wine of antiquity.
Appearance: Small, thick-skinned berries with a deep blue-black hue.
Growing Traits: A late-ripening variety, requiring a warm climate and volcanic soils to reach its full potential. Hardy and well-suited to high-altitude vineyards.
Food Pairing Aglianico pairs exceptionally well with rich and hearty dishes that can match its bold flavors and tannins. Ideal pairings include roasted or grilled meats like lamb, beef, and venison, as well as braised dishes and hearty stews. The wine's acidity complements tomato-based pasta sauces, while its tannins balance the richness of aged cheeses like Pecorino and Parmesan. Earthy dishes featuring truffles or mushrooms also work wonderfully with Aglianico's savory profile.
Body
Sweetness
Tannin
Acidity
Alcohol
Full-bodied with a robust and dense texture. Often described as the 'Barolo of the South' due to its structure and complexity. Dry, with no residual sugar. The wines are focused on savory and earthy characteristics rather than sweetness. High tannin levels, providing a firm and gripping structure. These tannins soften with age, making Aglianico wines great for long-term cellaring. High acidity, giving the wines a vibrant and refreshing backbone despite their full body. Moderate to high alcohol, typically ranging between 13% and 15%, contributing to the wine's warmth and boldness.
Black Cherry 
Plum 
White Pepper 
Smoke 
Game Aglianico wines are bold and savory with dark fruit flavors such as black cherry and plum, complemented by spicy white pepper, smokiness from volcanic soils, and meaty game-like undertones. The wine evolves with age to reveal earthy and leathery nuances.
Regions
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Italy
•Campania (Taurasi DOCG, Mount Vesuvius)
•Basilicata (Aglianico del Vulture DOCG)
•Puglia
•Molise
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United States
•California
•Texas
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Australia
•Warm-climate regions
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Argentina
•Small but growing plantings
Notable Wines and Producers
Taurasi DOCG (Campania)
•Feudi di San Gregorio
•Mastroberardino
Aglianico del Vulture DOCG (Basilicata)
•Elena Fucci
•Paternoster
Irpinia Aglianico DOC
•Tenuta Cavalier Pepe
•Terredora di Paolo
Aglianico FAQ
Believed to have been introduced to Southern Italy by the ancient Greeks around the 7th century BC.
Aglianico has a body level of 5 out of 5. Which means that Aglianico is Full bodied.
Aglianico has a dryness level of 1 out of 5. Which means that Aglianico is Dry.
Believed to have been introduced to Southern Italy by the ancient Greeks around the 7th century BC.
Aglianico is grown in Italy (Campania (Taurasi DOCG, Mount Vesuvius), Basilicata (Aglianico del Vulture DOCG), Puglia, Molise)United States (California, Texas)Australia (Warm-climate regions)Argentina (Small but growing plantings).
Aglianico wines are bold and savory with dark fruit flavors such as black cherry and plum, complemented by spicy white pepper, smokiness from volcanic soils, and meaty game-like undertones. The wine evolves with age to reveal earthy and leathery nuances.
Aglianico pairs exceptionally well with rich and hearty dishes that can match its bold flavors and tannins. Ideal pairings include roasted or grilled meats like lamb, beef, and venison, as well as braised dishes and hearty stews. The wine's acidity complements tomato-based pasta sauces, while its tannins balance the richness of aged cheeses like Pecorino and Parmesan. Earthy dishes featuring truffles or mushrooms also work wonderfully with Aglianico's savory profile.
Aglianico wines are bold and savory with dark fruit flavors such as black cherry and plum, complemented by spicy white pepper, smokiness from volcanic soils, and meaty game-like undertones. The wine evolves with age to reveal earthy and leathery nuances.