Wines made from Aglianico grapes of Murgia
Discover the best wines made with Aglianico as a single variety or as a blend of Murgia.
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 Puglia
The wine region of Murgia is located in the region of Pouilles of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pietraventosa or the Domaine Botromagno produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Murgia are Aglianico, Primitivo and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Murgia often reveals types of flavors of oak, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, vegetal or spices.
What are the typical flavors of the Aglianico grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Aglianico
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Aglianico
- EarthPresent in 1% of Aglianico
- OakPresent in 1% of Aglianico
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Aglianico
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Aglianico
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Aglianico