Aglianico

One of Italy’s three greatest grape varieties and one of its oldest. Best vineyards are in volcanic soils on mountainous slopes. The three Aglianico DOCGs—Taurasi, Taburno, and Vulture—have separate biotypes. Very high acidity and prominent minerality. Usually quite tannic. Aromas & flavors: Floral (red roses), red fruit (sour cherries), plum (esp. from Vulture), leather and herbs (esp. from Taburno), smoke. Capable of long aging.

In a nutshell

Color: Red

Alternative Names and Subvarieties: Aglianico del Vulture, Ellenica, Ellenico, Glianica, Glianico

Origin: Autochthonous

Best Known For: Taurasi

Where Grown: Primarily in Campania (69%) and Basilicata (23%)

Region:

Basilicata,

Campania,

Puglia,

Vineyard Area: 9,973 ha (24,633 acres)

Denominations that use this grape variety

Majority Component in One or More Wines of:

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Aglianico del Taburno DOCG, Aglianico del Vulture DOC, Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG, Campi Flegrei DOC, Castel del Monte DOC, Cilento DOC, Costa d’Amalfi DOC, Falerno del Massico DOC, Galluccio DOC, IGP Terre Abruzzesi / Terre d’Abruzzo, Irpinia DOC, Menfi DOC, Molise DOC, Penisola Sorrentina DOC, Sannio DOC, Scavigna DOC, Taurasi DOCG, Terre di Cosenza DOC, Vesuvio DOC