How do you tell Aglianico and Negroamaro apart in a blind tasting?

The clearest separator between Aglianico and Negroamaro is acidity: Aglianico is High while Negroamaro is Medium(+). Lead with that to resolve the blind call.

Is Aglianico or Negroamaro higher in acidity?

On the WSET ladder, Aglianico is High and Negroamaro is Medium(+) for acidity.

Are Aglianico and Negroamaro red or white?

Aglianico and Negroamaro are both red grape varieties.

Aglianico vs Negroamaro — how to tell them apart

Structure compared

Structure compared	Aglianico	Negroamaro
Acidity	High	Medium(+)
Tannin	High	Medium(+)
Body	Full	Medium(+)
Alcohol	Medium	Medium
Color intensity	Deep	Deep
Aromatic intensity	Medium(+)	Medium(+)

Signature aromas

Aglianico

black cherrysmokedried herbs

Negroamaro

black cherryblack plumdried herbs

Common questions

How do you tell Aglianico and Negroamaro apart in a blind tasting?: The clearest separator between Aglianico and Negroamaro is acidity: Aglianico is High while Negroamaro is Medium(+). Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
Is Aglianico or Negroamaro higher in acidity?: On the WSET ladder, Aglianico is High and Negroamaro is Medium(+) for acidity.
Are Aglianico and Negroamaro red or white?: Aglianico and Negroamaro are both red grape varieties.