Aglianico vs Malbec
Compare Aglianico and Malbec: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Aglianico | Malbec | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 2205 | 23089 |
| Average rating | 3.73 / 5 | 3.70 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Italy, United States, Australia, Argentina, Mexico | France, Argentina, United States, Chile, Australia |
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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Deep, velvety reds with an intense purple colour, showing aromas of blackberry, black plum, violet, cocoa and gentle spice. Round tannins, fleshy palate, peppery length. Star of Cahors AOC (Côt, Auxerrois) in France and the absolute signature of Mendoza, Argentina (Uco Valley, Luján de Cuyo). A French South-West variety that became the Argentine emblem after its post-phylloxera decline.
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