π Aglianico
A red wine grape of southern Italy giving strong, tannic wines.
Aglianico is a red wine grape of southern Italy. It gives strong, rich wines with high acidity and noticeable tannins. It is considered one of the most serious red grapes of the south of the country.
The main places where it grows are Campania and Basilicata. In Campania this is the Irpinia area, where Taurasi is made, as well as Sannio, Benevento and Cilento. In Basilicata it is the slopes of the Vulture volcano, where Aglianico del Vulture is made. Volcanic soils and cool nights help the grapes ripen slowly and keep freshness.
The grape ripens late, sometimes only at the end of October. So it needs a long warm autumn. Wines from Aglianico are often aged in barrel and bottle for several years, and over time they become softer. When young they can be harsh.
Aglianico is one of the oldest grapes of Italy. It is often called the Barolo of the south for its ability to keep for a long time, but the comparison is only approximate.
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- π Grape varieties
- Origin
- πΊοΈ Italian wine
- Where it grows
- π Campania, π Basilicata, π Irpinia, π Sannio, π Vulture
- Main grape in
- Italy: π Aglianico del Vulture, π Castel del Monte, π Aglianico del Vulture Superiore, π Campania, π Irpinia, π Taurasi, π Falerno del Massico, π Sannio, π Cilento, π Galluccio
Frequently asked questions
Where does Aglianico come from?
From southern Italy; the main areas are Campania and Basilicata.
What wines are made from Aglianico?
Strong reds with high acidity and tannins, such as Taurasi and Aglianico del Vulture.
Why does Aglianico need ageing?
When young its wines can be harsh, and over time in barrel and bottle they become softer.
What to read next
- πΊοΈ Italian wine β The country's wine and winemaking: regions, grape varieties, appellations.
- π Sannio β The hills of Benevento with Falanghina.
- π Castel del Monte β Wines from the Murge hills around the famous Castel del Monte.
- π Falerno del Massico β The heir of ancient Rome's famous Falernian wine, from Mount Massico in northern Campania.
- π Aglianico del Vulture Superiore β An aged red wine from Aglianico on the slopes of the extinct Vulture volcano.
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π Falanghina Β· π Piedirosso Β· π Fiano Β· π Biancolella Β· π Coda di Volpe Bianca Β· π Aglianico del Vulture