Aglianico (Italy)
Aglianico is a red wine grape introduced in Southern Italy by the Greeks 600 BC.
It mainly grows in the Campania, Basilicata, and Puglia Regions.
Typical Flavors
 Strawberry |
 Red Cherry |
 Black Cherry |
 Blueberry |
 Plum |
 Herbs |
 Violets |
 White Pepper |
Oak added Flavors:
 Oak |
 Coffee |
 Leather |
 Tobacco |
Red and Black Fruit, Cherry, and Plum are typical Aglianico flavors.
Hints of Herbs, Flowers, and White Pepper.
Profile
Aglianico tends to be full bodied with firm tannins and good acidity:
| BODY | Full | ||
| TANNINS | High | ||
| FRUIT | Medium Minus | ||
| ACIDITY | High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Sausages |
 Salami |
 Ham |
 Rich Pizza |
 Chicken |
 Goose |
 Lamb |
 Pork |
 Wild Boar |
 Deer |
 Meat |
 Hamburger |
Aglianico needs rich food to match the rich tannins.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Southern Italian Dishes.
Cold Cuts. Salami. Rich Pizza.
Pasta with Meat. Meatballs.
Duck Breast. Roasted Chicken.
Rich Meat. Barbecue. Spare Ribs. Steak.
Smoked Pork. Roasted Lamb. Wild Boar.
Lamb Stew. Pork Stew. Rabbit Stew.
Chili con Carne. Roasted Mushrooms.
Pepper Beef. Deer Filet.
Cheese:
Hard Cheeses. Pecorono. Grana Padano.
Italian Specialities:
Osso Buco Milanese (Braised Veal Shank).
Rosted Chicken with Olives.
Veal involtini.
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The Ideal Glass
The Bordeaux glass is perfect for medium to full bodied red wines.
It is taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.
The large size of the glass allows the fruit bouquet to develop. It smooths out rough edges, plays down tannins, and allows the wines to achieve balance.
The slimmer bowl sends the wine directly to the back of the mouth for maximum taste.
About Aglianico
Aglianico is considered one of the 3 Italian Noble Grapes together with Nebbiolo and Sangiovese.
In fact the name Aglianico comes from Ellenico, the italian word for "Greek".
Aglianico is known as the Barolo of the South and costs half the price.
Aglianico grows almost exclusevly in the regions of Campania and Basilicata in southern Italy, where 3 volcanos: Vesuvio and Roccamonfina in Campania, and Vulture in Basilicata have created a unique terroir for the grape.
Aglianico grape ripens late and can be harvested from late October to early November. This makes Aglianico the last grape to be harvested in Italy, at the same time as Valtellina grapes in the alpine valley of Valtellina in Northern Italy.
Aglianico vineyards are usually located at 400 to 600 mt altitudes and the terroir in Southern Italy is a blend of volcanic and calcareous rock with limestone.
DNA studies show that Aglianico is similar to grapes such Syrah, Teroldego and Negroamaro.
Aglianico DOC(G)s
Aglianico del Vulture DOC
- Region: Basilicata
- Grapes: Min 100% Aglianico
- Alcohol: Min 12.5%
- Aging: Min 10 moths
Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG
- Region: Basilicata
- Grapes: Min 100% Aglianico
- Alcohol: Min 13.5%
- Aging: Min 3 years (Min 12 months in barrel)
- Riserva: Min 5 years (Min 18 months in barrel)
Aglianico del Taburno DOCG
- Region: Campania
- Grapes: Min 85% Aglianico
- Alcohol Rosso: Min 12%
- Alcohol Riserva: Min 13%
- Aging: Min 2 years
- Riserva: Min 3 years (12 months in barrel)
Taurasi DOCG
- Region: Campania
- Grapes: Min 85% Aglianico
- Alcohol Rosso: Min 12%
- Alcohol Riserva: Min 12,5%
- Aging: Min 3 years (12 months in barrel)
- Riserva: Min 4 years (18 months in barrel)