Is Aglianico a red or white grape variety?

Aglianico is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.

What does Aglianico smell and taste like?

Signature aromas of Aglianico include black cherry, smoke and dried herbs. Structural profile: Full body, High acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol.

What is Aglianico most often confused with in blind tasting?

Aglianico is most commonly confused with Montepulciano, Nebbiolo and Tannat. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.

Where is Aglianico grown?

Classic regions for Aglianico include Taurasi, Aglianico del Vulture and Campania.

Aglianico — varietal dossier

Structural pillars

Acidity

High

Tannin

High

Body

Full

Alcohol

Medium

Color intensity

Deep

Aromatic intensity

Medium(+)

Recognition cues

First checks

Look for high tannin and acidity together with dark fruit and smoke.
Assess whether structure feels stern and age-worthy.

Confidence signals

High tannin plus high acidity
Smoky dark-cherry and herbal tone

Aromas

Signature

black cherrysmokedried herbs

Common

tarvioletcocoa

Occasional

iron

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

Classic regions: Taurasi · Aglianico del Vulture · Campania
Classic styles: Firm high-structure southern Italian red · Long-aging volcanic-soil red
Style examples: Taurasi · Aglianico del Vulture

Common questions

Is Aglianico a red or white grape variety?: Aglianico is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Aglianico smell and taste like?: Signature aromas of Aglianico include black cherry, smoke and dried herbs. Structural profile: Full body, High acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol.
What is Aglianico most often confused with in blind tasting?: Aglianico is most commonly confused with Montepulciano, Nebbiolo and Tannat. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Aglianico grown?: Classic regions for Aglianico include Taurasi, Aglianico del Vulture and Campania.