Aglianico

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Along with Sangiovese and Nebbiolo, Aglianico is considered one of Italy’s three noble grape varietals. Aglianico was originally transplanted from Greece to southern Italy in the 7th century B.C. The early Greeks read more...recognized that the volcanic soils and climatic conditions of the region were ideally suited to viticulture. Despite the early plantings of Aglianico in Campania and further south in Basilicata, until very recently, Aglianica has been overlooked by the international wine buying public. However, a renewed interest and investment in south Italian wines has brought a new level of recognition to Aglianico. The best expressions of the grape come from Campania’s Taurasi DOCG and Basilicata’s Aglianico del Vulture DOC. The former are often referred to as the “Barolo of the South”.

The wines themselves are extremely high in both tannins and acidity. Often closed in youth, with time, Aglianico develops rich game, earth and dark fruit qualities. In Taurasi, the wines must be aged for a minimum of three years before release and are allowed up to 15 percent of other grapes, such as Piedierosso and increasingly Merlot, in order to soften the wine’s rougher edges.

The limited acreage devoted to the Aglianico grape in California is centered around Paso Robles and Amador County. However, given the renewed interest in Aglianico based wines in Italy, it should only be a matter of time before Cal-Ital producers begin to plant more significant acreage of this grape in the state.

You rule southern Italy with quiet strength, from a knarly throne perched high in the hills of Campania. While you choose to govern with the humility one would expect from an Oenotrian deity, we shouldn’t mistake this for a demure personality. For those poor impetuous souls that have dared to imbibe your vinous wares before they were ready, your vengeance has been a tannic bolt aimed at their palate.    (hide)

basilwino reviewed Di Majo Norante Norante Contado Molise Aglianico 2003:

November 2009

basilwino

A robust, dry and velvety wine. Full bodied.

Di Majo Norante Norante Contado Molise Aglianico 2003

Starting at $19^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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WLDA reviewed D'Angelo Aglianico del Vulture Valle del Noce 2003:

November 2009

WLDA

D'Angelo Aglianico del Vulture Valle del Noce 2003

Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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ChrisCaughman reviewed Aminea Taurasi Balardo 2001:

October 2009

ChrisCaughman

medium ruby color; aromas of deep red fruits, ash and earth; a bit thin and astringent on the palate with diminishing fruit, noticeable alcohol -- meh, over the hill

Aminea Taurasi Balardo 2001

Snoothrank: 2/5

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ChrisCaughman reviewed Fattoria Galardi Terra di Lavoro Roccamonfina IGT 2005:

October 2009

ChrisCaughman

This wine has a deep, inky ruby color and compelling aromas of smoky dark fruit, ash, tobacco and minerals. The palate is powerfully structured and layered with bold flavors that have an impressive enduring finish....

Fattoria Galardi Terra di Lavoro Roccamonfina IGT 2005

Starting at $72^.00 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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ChrisCaughman reviewed Montevetrano 2004:

October 2009

ChrisCaughman

The Montevetrano is comprised of is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 10% Aglianico. This is a blockbuster styled wine with power and finesse! The color is a saturated dark purple almost black and opaquish...

Montevetrano 2004

Starting at $69^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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ChrisCaughman reviewed Bisceglia Aglianico del Vulture Gudarra 2005:

October 2009

ChrisCaughman

complex aromas of black fruit, anise, funky sea smell (not unpleasant, just interesting) and black pepper; strong, chewy tannins on the palate -- big bold, complex, interesting wine

Bisceglia Aglianico del Vulture Gudarra 2005

Starting at $22^.50 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Wayno wrote in the forum topic: Preferred Primitivo

October 2009

Wayno

Luckily, DNA is not the only factor involved in getting grapes into a kickass ... like my current favorite, Aglianico. Not all those are great and my partners in wine don't go nuts over aglianico that much either. Oh...

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Wayno wrote in the forum topic: Another Noob

October 2009

Wayno

Hey all, first post on this forum. I spend some time on a climber's forum and ... I have had an interest in aglianicos the last few years as my ancestors come from Campania. Other than that, I've tried wines from every...

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picchiboo reviewed Feudi di San Gregorio Aglianico Rubrato 2005:

October 2009

picchiboo

Binny's Tasting - $18 Comments: delish

Feudi di San Gregorio Aglianico Rubrato 2005

Starting at $11^.97 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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crabbydad reviewed Tenuta le Querce Aglianico del Vulture Il Viola 2001:

September 2009

crabbydad

Tenuta le Querce Aglianico del Vulture Il Viola 2001

Starting at $15^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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