Wines made from Aglianico grapes of Savuto
Discover the best wines made with Aglianico as a single variety or as a blend of Savuto.
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 Calabre
The wine region of Savuto is located in the region of Calabre of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Odoardi or the Domaine Odoardi produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Savuto are Gaglioppo, Aglianico and Arvine, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Savuto often reveals types of flavors of spices, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, oak or red fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Aglianico grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Aglianico
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Aglianico
- EarthPresent in 1% of Aglianico
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Aglianico
- OakPresent in 1% of Aglianico
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Aglianico
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Aglianico
- FloralPresent in 1% of Aglianico
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Aglianico
News about the grape variety Aglianico
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