How do you pronounce Aglianico?

Aglianico is pronounced ah-LYAH-nee-koh.

Where does Aglianico come from?

Aglianico grows in Taurasi & Vulture, Italy.

What does Aglianico taste like?

Expect black cherry, plum, leather, tobacco. Closest familiar reference: Nebbiolo / Barolo — the dark, volcanic 'Barolo of the South'.

What is the catch with Aglianico?

The scales here describe Taurasi and Aglianico del Vulture. A Campania IGT at the entry tier arrives lighter and less tannic than the numbers suggest. Good wine, smaller frame.

Aglianico — Underdog Grape Guide

Tasting profile: Full tasting notes live in the deep dive.
Where it grows: Taurasi & Vulture, Italy
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The catch: The scales here describe Taurasi and Aglianico del Vulture. A Campania IGT at the entry tier arrives lighter and less tannic than the numbers suggest. Good wine, smaller frame.
Where to buy: For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Taurasi & Vulture, Italy

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Aglianico: common questions

How do you pronounce Aglianico?: Aglianico is pronounced ah-LYAH-nee-koh.
Where does Aglianico come from?: Aglianico grows in Taurasi & Vulture, Italy.
What does Aglianico taste like?: Expect black cherry, plum, leather, tobacco. Closest familiar reference: Nebbiolo / Barolo — the dark, volcanic 'Barolo of the South'.
What is the catch with Aglianico?: The scales here describe Taurasi and Aglianico del Vulture. A Campania IGT at the entry tier arrives lighter and less tannic than the numbers suggest. Good wine, smaller frame.

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