{"id":24855,"date":"2025-03-02T22:00:35","date_gmt":"2025-03-02T21:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vinisudshop.com\/grape-aglianico\/"},"modified":"2025-03-02T22:00:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-02T21:00:35","slug":"the-aglianico-grape-variety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vinisudshop.com\/en\/the-aglianico-grape-variety\/","title":{"rendered":"The Aglianico Grape Variety"},"content":{"rendered":"

Aglianico, nicknamed \u201cthe Barolo of the South,\u201d is a noble red grape variety cultivated in Campania and Basilicata. It thrives in volcanic soils of Taurasi and the Vulture area, yielding age-worthy wines.<\/p>\n

Characteristics<\/h2>\n

The wine has a deep ruby-red color with garnet edges. Complex aromas of black cherry, leather, tobacco, and volcanic minerals dominate the nose. On the palate, it is full-bodied with robust tannins, high acidity, and a lingering finish of dark chocolate and licorice.<\/p>\n

Pairings<\/h2>\n

Matches well with braised meats (e.g., rag\u00f9 alla napoletana), wild boar stew, and aged cheeses like Caciocavallo Silano DOP.<\/p>\n

Curiosities<\/h2>\n

Aglianico was brought to Italy by Greek colonists (its name derives from \u201cHellenico\u201d). Aglianico del Vulture DOCG requires 3 years of aging for Riserva.<\/p>\n

Our Wines Produced from Aglianico<\/h2>\n