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Aglianico

Pronounced ah-LYAH-nee-koh

Southern Italy's great red grape makes powerful, tannic, age-worthy wines so structured they're called the 'Barolo of the South.' Volcanic, savory, and absurdly undervalued.

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

What wine is Aglianico similar to?
If you usually drink Barolo, Nebbiolo or Syrah, Aglianico is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Baga, Sagrantino, Tannat.
Read the deep diveAglianico: The Barolo of the South

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