Aglianico vs Carmenère
Compare Aglianico and Carmenère: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Aglianico | Carmenère | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 2205 | 4101 |
| Average rating | 3.73 / 5 | 3.59 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Italy, United States, Australia, Argentina, Mexico | Chile, France, United States, Italy, Brazil |
Aglianico
Powerful, tannic reds with deep colour and tight structure, with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, leather, tobacco, coffee and balsamic-volcanic mineral notes. High acidity and very fine ageing potential, often compared to nebbiolo. Star of Taurasi DOCG in Campania and Aglianico del Vulture DOCG in Basilicata (vines planted on volcanic soils). Late-ripening southern Italian variety of probable ancient Greek origin.
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Velvety, deep reds with a dark robe and round tannins, showing aromas of blackberry, plum, ripe red pepper, dark chocolate, coffee and gentle spice. Warm, supple finish. Absolute star of Chile (Colchagua, Cachapoal, Maipo) where it was rediscovered in 1994, long confused with Merlot. A historic Bordeaux variety that nearly vanished after phylloxera, a cross of Cabernet Franc × Gros Cabernet.
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