Aglianico vs Pinotage
Compare Aglianico and Pinotage: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Aglianico | Pinotage | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 2205 | 1988 |
| Average rating | 3.73 / 5 | 3.63 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Italy, United States, Australia, Argentina, Mexico | South Africa, United States, Canada, Brazil, New Zealand |
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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Intensely coloured, structured reds with inky robe and firm tannins, with typical aromas of blackberry, black plum, roasted coffee, cocoa, banana and characteristic smoky notes. Made as powerful ageing reds and as more approachable fruity cuvées, sometimes as rosés. Absolute signature of South Africa (Stellenbosch, Swartland, Paarl). Cross of pinot noir × cinsault created in 1925 by Abraham Perold at Stellenbosch University.
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