Aglianico
Aglianico ( , ) is a black grape grown in the southern regions of Italy, mostly Basilicata and Campania. It is considered with Sangiovese and Nebbiolo to be one of the three greatest Italian varieties. Aglianico is sometimes called "The Barolo of the South" () due to its ability to produce highly refined, complex fine wines like the famous wine from Piedmont, Barolo.
Key facts
- Grape variety.name
- Aglianico
- Grape variety.color
- Noir
- Grape variety.color_alt
- Black
- Grape variety.image
- Aglianico Viala Vermorel.jpg
- Grape variety.caption
- Illustration of Aglianico grape
- Grape variety.species
- Vitis vinifera
- Grape variety.also_called
- Gnanico, Agliatica, Ellenico, Ellanico, Uva Nera and "Southern Barolo"
- Grape variety.origin
- Italy
- Grape variety.notable_wines
- Aglianico del Vulture, Taurasi
- Grape variety.vivc_number
- 121
- Grape variety.hazards
- Peronospora
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Aglianico ( , ) is a black grape grown in the southern regions of Italy, mostly Basilicata and Campania. It is considered with Sangiovese and Nebbiolo to be one of the three greatest Italian varieties. Aglianico is sometimes called "The Barolo of the South" () due to its ability to produce highly refined, complex fine wines like the famous wine from Piedmont, Barolo.
== History ==