About Aglianico

Aglianico is considered one of the 3 Italian Noble Grapes together with Nebbiolo and Sangiovese.

It is a red wine grape introduced in Southern Italy by the Greeks 600 BC.

In fact the name Aglianico comes from Ellenico, the italian word for "Greek".

Aglianico is known as the Barolo of the South and costs half the price.

Aglianico grows almost exclusevly in the regions of Campania and Basilicata in southern Italy, where 3 volcanos: Vesuvio and Roccamonfina in Campania, and Vulture in Basilicata have created a unique terroir for the grape.

Aglianico grape ripens late and can be harvested from late October to early November. This makes Aglianico the last grape to be harvested in Italy, at the same time as Valtellina grapes in the alpine valley of Valtellina in Northern Italy.

Aglianico vineyards are usually located at 400 to 600 mt altitudes and the terroir in Southern Italy is a blend of volcanic and calcareous rock with limestone.

DNA studies show that Aglianico is similar to grapes such Syrah, Teroldego and Negroamaro.