Aglianico vs Saperavi
Compare Aglianico and Saperavi: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Aglianico | Saperavi | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 2205 | 1789 |
| Average rating | 3.73 / 5 | 3.82 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Italy, United States, Australia, Argentina, Mexico | Georgia, Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, 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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Deeply coloured, powerful reds with inky robe (teinturier grape with red flesh) and tight tannins, with intense aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, black plum, spices, leather and balsamic notes. High acidity and fine ageing potential. Often made by the ancestral qvevri method (buried clay jar), it signs the great Georgian reds of Kakheti (Mukuzani, Kvareli, Napareuli). Also in Russia, Ukraine and Australia. Ancient Georgian variety.
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