Aglianicone
Red wine grape variety
Aglianicone — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of ripe cherry, dried herbs, earthy note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityMedium(+)
TanninMedium
BodyMedium
AlcoholLow
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for ripe cherry and herbal-earth profile with moderate extraction.
- Check tannin as ripe and not aggressively austere.
Confidence signals
- Rustic southern profile
- Medium-plus acidity with medium tannin
Aromas
Signature
ripe cherrydried herbsearthy note
Common
wild strawberrylicoricedried flower
Occasional
forest floor
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Campania · Cilento · Basilicata
- Classic styles: Southern Italian red with rustic charm, moderate tannin, and herbal fruit · Approachable medium-bodied red from old Campanian material
- Style examples: Cilento Aglianicone · Campanian blend with Aglianicone
Common questions
- Is Aglianicone a red or white grape variety?
- Aglianicone is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- What does Aglianicone smell and taste like?
- Signature aromas of Aglianicone include ripe cherry, dried herbs and earthy note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol.
- What is Aglianicone most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Aglianicone is most commonly confused with Montepulciano, Aglianico and Negroamaro. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Aglianicone grown?
- Classic regions for Aglianicone include Campania, Cilento and Basilicata.