Aglianico
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Aglianico del Vulture grape
Aglianico is a red wine grape with signature aromas of iron, smoke, dried herbs. Structure: Full body, High acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Montepulciano and Nebbiolo.
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
Common
Occasional
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
Common questions
Is Aglianico a red or white grape variety?
Aglianico is a red wine grape variety.
What does Aglianico smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Aglianico include iron, smoke and dried herbs. Structural profile: Full body, High acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Aglianico?
Documented tells for Aglianico: Look for high tannin and acidity together with dark fruit and smoke. and Assess whether structure feels stern and age-worthy..
What is Aglianico most often confused with in blind tasting?
Aglianico is most commonly confused with Montepulciano, Nebbiolo and Tannat. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Aglianico grown?
Classic regions for Aglianico include Taurasi, Aglianico del Vulture and Campania.