Aglianico – is a black grape grown in the southern regions of Italy, mostly Campania and Basilicata. DNA test indicated that this grape variety may be ancestral to Syrah, Teroldego, Negroamaro.

Aglianico Characteristics

• Body: full – body
• Tannins: firm tannins
• Acidity: medium to high

Food Pairing:

Pairing well with rich meats such as lamb.

Dominant Flavors

Plums / Smoke / Black Cherries / White Papper /