Aglianico
Aglianico (English: /ælˈjænɪkoʊ/ al-YAN-ik-oh, Italian: [aʎˈʎaːniko]) is a black grape grown in the southern regions of Italy, mostly Basilicata and Campania. It is considered with Sangiovese and Nebbiolo to be one of the three greatest Italian varieties. Aglianico is sometimes called "The Barolo of the South" (il Barolo del Sud) due to its ability to produce highly refined, complex fine wines like the famous wine from Piedmont, Barolo.
| Aglianico | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
Illustration of Aglianico grape | |
| Color of berry skin | Black |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | Gnanico, Agliatica, Ellenico, Ellanico, Uva Nera and "Southern Barolo" |
| Origin | Italy |
| Notable wines | Aglianico del Vulture, Taurasi |
| Hazards | Peronospora |
| VIVC number | 121 |
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