Wines made from Aglianico grapes of Chile
Discover the best wines made with Aglianico as a single variety or as a blend of Chile.
More informations about the variety Aglianico
A very old grape variety grown in Italy, some believe it to be of Greek origin. In France, it is practically unknown. It can be found in Australia, the United States (California), Argentina, etc. It should not be confused with Aglianicone, another grape variety grown in Italy, which is, however, very similar to Aglianico.
More informations about the wines of Chile
Chile is one of the most important wine producing countries in South America. Occupying a thin strip on the west coast of the continent, it is home to a wide range of Terroirs and wine styles. The Chilean wine industry is often associated in export markets with good quality, consistent wines, but some world-class reds are also produced and sell at high prices. For red wines, the first export stalwarts were the France/bordeaux">Bordeaux varieties of Cabernet Grape/sauvignon">Sauvignon and Merlot, Like many New World countries, Chile has adopted an iconic grape variety; here it is Carmenère, once widely grown in Bordeaux.
What are the typical flavors of the Aglianico grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Aglianico
- CreamPresent in 1% of Aglianico
- Sweet tobaccoPresent in 1% of Aglianico
- EarthPresent in 1% of Aglianico
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Aglianico
- PomegranatePresent in 1% of Aglianico
- SavoryPresent in 1% of Aglianico
- CedarPresent in 1% of Aglianico
- GrassPresent in 1% of Aglianico
- GraphitePresent in 1% of Aglianico
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Aglianico
- ColaPresent in 1% of Aglianico
- AnisePresent in 1% of Aglianico
- Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Aglianico
- CheesePresent in 1% of Aglianico
- CinnamonPresent in 1% of Aglianico
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Aglianico
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Aglianico
- OakPresent in 1% of Aglianico
- Baking spicePresent in 1% of Aglianico
News about the grape variety Aglianico
Iconic Italian wineries partner on wine in space project
The project was devised by FIS president Franco Maria Ricci and officially unveiled last week in Rome at the Foundation’s latest annual International Wine Culture Forum. ‘About four months ago I thought we should do some proper experiments to understand what happens to wine and vines in space. Eventually, I decided that this year’s FIS Forum had to be dedicated entirely to this subject,’ Ricci told Decanter. ‘My idea would be to understand if the vine can live and survive in space (and eve ...
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