Wines made from Aglianico grapes of Aglianico del Vulture
Discover the best wines made with Aglianico as a single variety or as a blend of Aglianico del Vulture.
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 region of Basilicate
The wine region of Aglianico del Vulture is located in the region of Basilicate of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Eubea or the Domaine Vigneti del Vulture produce mainly wines red, sparkling and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Aglianico del Vulture are Aglianico et Primitivo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Aglianico del Vulture often reveals types of flavors of cream, white pepper or clove and sometimes also flavors of mocha, jam or violet.
What are the typical flavors of the Aglianico grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 86% of Aglianico
- OakPresent in 85% of Aglianico
- Non oakPresent in 81% of Aglianico
- Black fruitPresent in 80% of Aglianico
- Red fruitPresent in 77% of Aglianico
- SpicesPresent in 74% of Aglianico
- MicrobioPresent in 43% of Aglianico
- Dried fruitPresent in 40% of Aglianico
- VegetalPresent in 26% of Aglianico
- FloralPresent in 24% of Aglianico
- ChocolatePresent in 14% of Aglianico
- OakyPresent in 14% of Aglianico
- PlumPresent in 14% of Aglianico
- CherryPresent in 13% of Aglianico
- PepperPresent in 13% of Aglianico
- VanillaPresent in 12% of Aglianico
- TobaccoPresent in 12% of Aglianico
- BlackberryPresent in 12% of Aglianico
- LeatherPresent in 11% of Aglianico
- EarthyPresent in 11% of Aglianico
News about the grape variety Aglianico
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