Aglianico is a black grape grown in the Basilicata ( 11.11.2015. ) and Campania ( 18.11.2015. ) regions of Italy, Aglianico is also known as Uva Nera ( Black Grape ).
The grape has also recently been planted in Australia, Texas and California, as it thrives in predominantly sunny climates.
The grape has a tendency to ripen late, with harvests as late as November in some parts of southern Italy. If the grape is picked too early the grape can be aggressively tannic. After ripening the wine is placed in temperature controlled inox steel tanks for 15 days, while maintaining a temperature of 24 - 28 Celsius, thus reaching the stage of fermentation. after this, the wine is transferred to larger steel tanks, where they remain for a period of approximately year to mature.
Wines produced from Aglianico tend to be full bodied with firm tannins and high acidity, endowing them with good aging potential. The rich flavors of the wine make it appropriate for pairing with rich meats such as lamb meat.
In this youth, Aglianico is very tannic and concentrated, requiring a few years of ageing before it can be approachable. As it ages, the fruit becomes more pronounced and the tannins more balanced with the rest of wine.
The trademark coloring of the wine is a deep garnet.
In well made examples of the wine , it can have chocolate and plum aromas.
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