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Grape: Aglianico

Color: Red

 

Main Regions: Italy (Apulia, Basilicata, Campania).

 

Description: Aglianico has a storied history dating back to the Roman Empire. It is rumored to have been a major component in the ancient wine of Falernum.  

 

Characteristics: Body: (Med-Full);  Flavors & Smells Of: (Cherry, chocolate, earth, spice).

 

Wine Styles: Dry red, semisweet, spumante.

 

Origin: Greece.

 

Notes:

 

Important Aglianico Wines From Italy:

 

     Aglianico del Vulture DOC (Basilicata)

     Taburno DOCG (Campania)

     Taurasi DOCG (Campania)

     Falerno del Massico DOC (Campania)

– Description from Craig Donofrio

Bisceglia Aglianico Aglianico del Vulture
Winery: Bisceglia Brothers Wine Co.
Region: Italy » Basilicata » Aglianico Del Vulture
Type: Table Wines

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Feta-Stuffed Chicken Braised with Green Olives

You can use this under-the-skin stuffing in chicken parts or in a whole chicken, pushing it in under the skin of the thigh, drumstick, breast, back, and also in the cavity. Atalanta olives are the ... Read more »

Seghesio Family Vineyards Aglianico Alexander Valley
Winery: Seghesio Family Vineyards
Region: USA » California » Sonoma County » Alexander Valley
Type: Table Wines

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Lasagne alla Bolognese

Our version of this classic dish is straightforward and hearty, with layers of Ragu alla Bolognese and Béchamel Sauce . Game plan: You can prepare this recipe a day ahead through step 3. Cover t... Read more »

Re Manfredi Aglianico Aglianico del Vulture
Winery: Re Manfredi
Region: Italy » Basilicata » Aglianico Del Vulture
Type: Table Wines

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Cider-Glazed Turnips & Apples with Sage & Bacon

Braising turnips transforms them into translucent, buttery, tender morsels. I prefer small turnips, but if all you can find are large ones, be sure to peel them thickly (I use a paring knife) or th... Read more »

Aglianico del Taburno DOC
Winery: Fattoria La Rivolta
Region: Italy » Campagnia » Taburno
Color: Red Wines

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Rigatoni Bolognese

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Elena Fucci Aglianico Aglianico del Vulture Titolo
Winery: Elena Fucci
Region: Italy » Basilicata
Type: Table Wines

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Bisceglia Aglianico Aglianico del Vulture Gudarrà
Winery: Bisceglia Brothers Wine Co.
Region: Italy » Basilicata » Aglianico Del Vulture
Type: Table Wines

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Cavatelli with Sardinian Meat Sauce

Frozen cavatelli is better than dried. Since this shape is thick and doughy, the dried version tends to get overcooked on the outside before it's done inside. If you can't find cavatelli in the fre... Read more »

Bisceglia Aglianico del Vulture
Winery: Bisceglia Brothers Wine Co.
Region: Italy » Basilicata » Aglianico Del Vulture
Type: Table Wines

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Spicy Chipotle Mustard

A fiesta in the mouth, this mustard is smoky-fruity from the chipotle chile, and fiery hot. Serve it on grilled chicken breasts, in a pita sandwich with grilled lamb and arugula, or with beef tacos. Read more »

Cantine del Notaio Aglianico Aglianico del Vulture la Firma
Winery: Cantine del Notaio
Region: Italy » Basilicata » Aglianico Del Vulture
Type: Table Wines

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Jeff Koehler's Moroccan Grilled Lamb Kefta Brochettes

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Tenuta le Querce Aglianico Aglianico del Vulture Il Viola
Winery: Tenuta le Querce
Region: Italy » Basilicata » Aglianico Del Vulture
Type: Table Wines

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Kofta Kebabs

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Cantine del Notaio Aglianico del Vulture Il Sigillo
Winery: Cantine del Notaio
Region: Italy » Basilicata » Aglianico Del Vulture
Type: Table Wines

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Pasta Bolognese

Bolognese sauce, thick with meat and vegetables, has intense flavors developed by long, slow cooking. Read more »

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While this article is putatively about Aglianico, I find myself in the unfortunate spot of having tried many Aglianicos, only to find them not available in the market place. Some were not even available outside of Puglia. There were many other wines ta...

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The Puglian Job, Part II

Today, in addition to continuing my discussion about the state of the Puglian wine industry, I’ll also be taking a look at some of the perennial next-greatest unknown wines of Italy: Aglianico. I was fortunate to taste these wines, as well as the Pugli...

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Last week in the Snooth forums, Philip linked to a BBC news article that reported on a recent University study that claims background music has an impact on how we taste (or appreciate) wine. The study was commissioned by Aurelio Mo...

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Feudi di San Gregorio Aglianico Campania IGT Rubrato (2004)

Winery: Feudi di San Gregorio
Region: Italy » Campagnia » Avellino » Fiano Di Avellino » Irpinia
Varietal: Aglianico
Type: Table Wines
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Nicki Gig

aromas filled with blackberries, raspberries and some red spices. palate extends to black cherry, plums, little hints of spice and great acidity, would go excellently with a meal.

Fattoria Galardi Terra di Lavoro (2005)

Winery: Fattoria Galardi
Region: Italy » Campania
Varietal: Aglianico
Type: Table Wines
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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. Robust components are beginning to ...

Duchman Family Winery Aglianico (2009)

Winery: Duchman Family Winery
Region: USA » Texas
Varietal: Aglianico
Type: Table Wines
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tabednar

First wine I have had from this interesting grape variety and odd enough I had from a Texas vine and not from Italy. I am not sure if this is representative of a true Aglianico but it certainly was unique. Somewhat similar to a malbec in aroma with hin...

Bisceglia Aglianico del Vulture (2005)

Winery: Bisceglia Brothers Wine Co.
Region: Italy » Basilicata » Aglianico Del Vulture
Varietal: Aglianico
Type: Table Wines
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Robert Dallas Gray

Deep purple-ruby. Medium nose of leather, violets, rose. Dry with low-medium acid, medium tannin. Medium-full body. Black and stewed fruit on the palate. Medium length.

Feudi di San Gregorio Aglianico Irpinia Serpico (2001)

Winery: Feudi di San Gregorio
Region: Italy » Campagnia » Avellino » Fiano Di Avellino » Irpinia
Varietal: Aglianico
Type: Table Wines
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gedel

Had this at toast of the town...awesome!

Dei Feudi di San Gregorio Rubrato Aglianico (2007)

Region: Italy » Campania » Irpinia Igt
Varietal: Aglianico
Color: Red Wines
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TheKozars

Such a great old world style red with value. Great for everyday value drinking without giving up on taste. $12.95 VW

Epicuro Aglianico Beneventano (2008)

Winery: Terre Di Epicuro
Region: Italy » Campania » Beneventano Igt
Varietal: Aglianico
Color: Red Wines
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biondanonima

A steal at $5 a bottle from Trader Joe's. I tend to prefer very fruit forward reds and this one is NOT that at all - when first opened, it was rough and almost dirty tasting, with strong tannins and a sort of leather-tobacco bitterness. It improved a...

Basilisco Aglianico del Vulture (1998)

Winery: Basilisco
Region: Italy » Basilicata » Aglianico Del Vulture
Varietal: Aglianico
Type: Table Wines
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lysimachia

Dry and earthy. Exceedingly pleasant.

Feudi di San Gregorio Aglianico Campania IGT Rubrato (2004)

Winery: Feudi di San Gregorio
Region: Italy » Campagnia » Avellino » Fiano Di Avellino » Irpinia
Varietal: Aglianico
Type: Table Wines
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GoinGray

cinnamon, cedar, and raspberry scents soft cedar, cherry, and tobacco flavors

Feudi di San Gregorio Aglianico Irpinia Serpico (2001)

Winery: Feudi di San Gregorio
Region: Italy » Campagnia » Avellino » Fiano Di Avellino » Irpinia
Varietal: Aglianico
Type: Table Wines
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ceekaynj

Full of fruit and spice without being too strong in either direction. Very good.

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