Aglianico vs Tempranillo
Compare Aglianico and Tempranillo: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Aglianico | Tempranillo | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 2205 | 19555 |
| Average rating | 3.73 / 5 | 3.60 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Italy, United States, Australia, Argentina, Mexico | Spain, United States, Australia, Mexico, Argentina |
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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Elegant, structured reds with aromas of strawberry, cherry, plum, leather, blond tobacco and pronounced vanilla from long oak ageing. Ranges from Joven to Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva. Star of Rioja DOCa, Ribera del Duero DO and Toro DO, also shines in the Douro as Tinta Roriz/Aragonez. One of the world's most planted Spanish varieties.
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