Wines made from Aglianico grapes of Roccamonfina
Discover the best wines made with Aglianico as a single variety or as a blend of Roccamonfina.
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.
The wine region of Roccamonfina is located in the region of Campanie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Telaro or the Domaine I Cacciagalli produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Roccamonfina are Aglianico, Primitivo and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Roccamonfina often reveals types of flavors of cherry, non oak or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of microbio, tropical fruit or citrus fruit.