Wines made from Aglianico grapes of Castel del Monte
Discover the best wines made with Aglianico as a single variety or as a blend of Castel del Monte.
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 Pouilles
The wine region of Castel del Monte is located in the region of Pouilles of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Tormaresca or the Domaine Torrevento produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Castel del Monte are Aglianico, Chardonnay and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Castel del Monte often reveals types of flavors of cream, caramel or game and sometimes also flavors of toasty, stone or cranberry.
What are the typical flavors of the Aglianico grape variety?
- OakPresent in 10% of Aglianico
- Red fruitPresent in 9% of Aglianico
- Black fruitPresent in 8% of Aglianico
- Non oakPresent in 6% of Aglianico
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Aglianico
- SpicesPresent in 6% of Aglianico
- EarthPresent in 6% of Aglianico
- Dried fruitPresent in 5% of Aglianico
- FloralPresent in 3% of Aglianico
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Aglianico
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Aglianico
- BramblePresent in 1% of Aglianico
- CheesePresent in 1% of Aglianico
- ClovePresent in 1% of Aglianico
- CigarPresent in 1% of Aglianico
- CassisPresent in 1% of Aglianico
- CaramelPresent in 1% of Aglianico
- RaisinPresent in 1% of Aglianico
- TomatoesPresent in 1% of Aglianico
- PrunePresent in 1% of Aglianico
News about the grape variety Aglianico
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