Aglianico vs Zweigelt
Compare Aglianico and Zweigelt: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Aglianico | Zweigelt | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 2205 | 3405 |
| Average rating | 3.73 / 5 | 3.69 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Italy, United States, Australia, Argentina, Mexico | Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Switzerland |
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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Supple and fruity reds with a vivid ruby colour, soft tannins and snappy acidity, with aromas of sour cherry, raspberry, red plum and gentle spices. Made as easy-drinking young reds and as more structured, oak-aged cellar wines. The most planted red variety in Austria (Burgenland, Carnuntum, Neusiedlersee), created in 1922 by Friedrich Zweigelt in Klosterneuburg, a cross of saint laurent × blaufränkisch.
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