Top 100 red wines of Aglianico del Vulture - Page 2

Discover the top 100 best red wines of Aglianico del Vulture of Aglianico del Vulture as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Aglianico del Vulture and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Aglianico del Vulture

Basilicata DOC on the volcanic slopes of Mount Vulture, nicknamed the "Barolo of the South". Signature Aglianico red king: powerful and structured with hallmark notes of black cherry, blackberry, tobacco, leather, faded violet, Mediterranean herbs, spice and a volcanic mineral touch, firm tannins and long ageing (10-20 years in great vintages) — one of Italy's noblest reds. Deep ruby robe, altitude freshness. Volcanic soils, continental climate.

A gastronomic ageing wine.

Discover the grape variety: Primitivo

Powerful, sun-drenched reds with a dark robe and generous alcohol, showing aromas of stewed blackberry, stewed plum, dried fig, chocolate, gentle spice and balsamic notes. Supple tannins, indulgent finish. Star of Puglia with Primitivo di Manduria DOC, Gioia del Colle DOC and Salice Salentino. Identical to American Zinfandel and Croatian Crljenak Kaštelanski by DNA analysis.

Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Aglianico del Vulture

red wines from the region of Aglianico del Vulture go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of rosbeef casserole mamie, pistou soup complete or grilled lamb shoulder with spices and honey.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Aglianico del Vulture

On the nose in the region of Aglianico del Vulture often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit. In the mouth in the region of Aglianico del Vulture is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.

Top wines in regions and sub-regions of Aglianico del Vulture