Aglianico
Aglianico is a black grape native to Southern Italy. This variety is most famous for the wines it produces in the regions of Campania and Basilicata, including the much-lauded Taurasi and Aglianico del Vulture. Alongside Nebbiolo and Sangiovese, Aglianico is considered one of Italy’s most important varieties, and it is often made into single-varietal wines.
In the vineyard, the grapes are nearly black in color and thick-skinned, producing deeply pigmented and tannic wines.
This early-budding grape thrives in dry climates with a lot of sunshine. The grape tends to ripen slowly, and harvests can take place as late as November in some areas. Early picking of these grapes will result in aggressive wines that lack balance. The volcanic soils of Basilicata and Campania seem particularly suitable for this variety. In Campania, it can also be blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot for a complex wine.
The wines made from Aglianico are full-bodied and tannic, balanced with good acidity. As a result, they have the potential to age for a very long time. Dark red fruits and an undercurrent of minerality, as well as earthier notes, like mushroom, leather and forest floor, make this wine a natural partner for rich red meats.
In addition to Italy, Aglianico can be found in Australia and California, two warm climates that offer similar growing environments. Recently, producers in Texas and Arizona began to experiment with the grape.
Synonyms: Aglianica, Aglianichella, Aglianichello, Aglianico Amaro, Aglianico del Vulture, Aglianico di Castellaneta, Aglianco di Puglia, Aglianico di Taurasi, Aglianico Femminile, Aglianico Mascolino, Aglianico Nero, Aglianico Tringarulo, Aglianico Zerpoluso, Aglianico Zerpuloso, Aglianicone, Aglianicuccia, Agliano, Agliatica, Agliatico, Agnanico, Agnanico di Castellaneta, Cascavoglia, Cerasole, Ellanico, Ellenico, Fiano Rosso, Fresella, Gagliano, Ghiandara, Ghianna, Ghiannara, Glianica, Gnanica, Gnanico, Granica, Prie Blanc, Ruopolo, Spriema, Tringarulo, Uva Catellaneta, Uva dei Cani, Uva di Castellaneta
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Adroît 2020 Tres Pinos Aglianico (San Benito County)
Central CoastThis bottling of a very uncommon grape for California is dedicated to ...See Full Review$32 -
Cougar 2017 Estate Aglianico (Temecula Valley)
South CoastLighter in the glass, this bottling offers roasted fennel, light cherry and ...See Full Review$36 -
Starfield 2020 Aglianico (El Dorado)
Sierra FoothillsThis is an intense, big and bold wine. It offers aromas and ...See Full Review$45 -
Grifalco 2017 Daginestra (Aglianico del Vulture Superiore)
Southern ItalyThe scent of a freshly baked berry tart topped with whipped cream ...See Full Review$43 -
Luigi Maffini 2020 Klèos Aglianico (Cilento)
Southern ItalyThis Aglianico from the Cilento subregion of Campania seems to carry all ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$35 -
Grifalco 2017 Damaschito (Aglianico del Vulture Superiore)
Southern ItalyCru Aglianico continues to be a screaming deal, and the Grifalco Damaschito ...See Full Review$43 -
D'Angelo 2016 Caselle (Aglianico del Vulture)
Southern ItalyThe dark-chocolate-covered cherries on the nose of this Aglianico are pressed up ...See Full Review$45 -
Grifalco 2019 Aglianico del Vulture
Southern ItalyFresh, crunchy red cherries and chalky milk chocolate are bound with eucalyptus ...See Full Review$26 -
Tenuta del Portale 2015 Palmenti (Aglianico del Vulture)
Southern ItalyThis Aglianico opens quietly, with a delicately textured nose of peonies, currants, ...See Full Review$20 -
Basilisco 2020 Aglianico del Vulture
Southern ItalyThe nose on this Aglianico sourced from Feudi di San Gregorio's Basilicata ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Domenico 2016 Aglianico (California)
California OtherRich, robust aromas and flavors fill all the senses. Black cherry, blackberry, ...See Full Review$36 -
Tenuta del Portale 2016 Aglianico del Vulture
Southern ItalyThis Aglianico opens with a nose of steak tartare, cranberries, pomegranate juice, ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Tenuta del Portale 2016 Le Vigne a Capanno (Aglianico del Vulture)
Southern ItalyViolets, old leather, tobacco and tomato leaf all come through on the ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Tenuta del Portale 2020 Starsa Aglianico (Basilicata)
Southern ItalyThis Aglianico has a quiet nose of cranberry, pomegranate and soil with ...Best BuySee Full Review$13 -
Cantina di Venosa 2019 Terre di Orazio (Aglianico del Vulture)
Southern ItalyThis Aglianico has a welcoming nose of wild fennel and herbs against ...See Full Review$18 -
D'Angelo 2018 Aglianico del Vulture
Southern ItalyThe resolutely savory nose on this Aglianico shows soil, wet rocks and ...See Full Review$20 -
Cantina di Venosa 2019 Bali (Aglianico del Vulture)
Southern ItalyNearly opaque in the glass, this Aglianico opens with deep red and ...Best BuySee Full Review$14 -
Cantina di Venosa 2019 Verbo (Aglianico del Vulture)
Southern ItalyThe red color is so deep it's nearly violet in the glass. ...See Full Review$17 -
Montoliva 2018 Aglianico (Sierra Foothills)
Sierra FoothillsThis is a light, fruit-forward expression of the rustic, native Italian grape. ...See Full Review$35 -
Elena Fucci 2019 Titolo (Aglianico del Vulture)
Southern ItalyOnce an unexpected sensation, Elena Fucci's Titolo Aglianico has become a point ...See Full Review$58
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