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Aglianico From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Aglianico (pronounced [aʎˈʎaːniko], roughly "ahl-YAH-nee- koe") is a black grape grown in the Basilicata and Campania Aglianico regions of Italy. The vine originated in Greece and was Grape (Vitis) brought to the south of Italy by Greek settlers. The name may be a corruption of vitis hellenica, Latin for "Greek vine."[1] Another etymology posits a corruption of Apulianicum, the Latin name for the whole of southern Italy in the time of ancient Rome. During this period, it was the principal grape of the famous Falernian wine, the Roman equivalent of a first-growth wine today. Contents Aglianico from Taurasi prior to veraison Color of Black 1 History berry skin 2 Relationship to other grapes Also called Gnanico, Agliatica, Ellenico, 3 Wine regions Ellanico and Uva Nera 3.1 Other regions Origin Greece 4 Viticulture Notable Taurasi, Aglianico del Vulture 5 Wine styles wines 6 Synonyms Hazards Peronospera 7 References History The vine is believed to have first been cultivated in Greece by the Phoceans from an ancestral vine that ampelographers have not yet identified. From Greece it was brought to Italy by settlers to Cumae near modern-day Pozzuoli, and from there spread to various points in the regions of Campania and Basilicata. While still grown in Italy, the original Greek plantings seem to have disappeared.[2] In ancient Rome, the grape was the principal component of the world's earliest first-growth wine, Falernian.[1] Ruins from the Greek Along with a white grape known as Greco (today grown as Greco di Tufo), the grape settlement of Cumae. was commented on by Pliny the Elder, the maker of some of the highest-ranked wines in Roman times.[3] Traces of the vine have been found in Molise, Puglia and on the island of Procida near Naples, though it is no longer widely cultivated in those places. The grape was called Ellenico (the Italian word for "Greek") until the 15th century when it acquired its current name Aglianico.[4] Relationship to other grapes Despite the similarities in naming, the Campanian wine grape Aglianicone is not a clonal mutation of Aglianico but DNA analysis does suggest a close genetic relationship between the two varieties.[5] Wine regions In Basilicata, Aglianico forms the basis for the region's only DOCG wine, Aglianico del Vulture, and is concentrated around the areas of Matera and Potenza. The most sought-after productions of Aglianico del Vulture come from the vineyards located in and around the extinct volcano Mount Vulture. In Campania, the area in and around the village of Taurasi produces Aglianico's only DOCG wine, also called Taurasi. More Aglianico can be found in the province of Benevento.[2] In Campania, it is also the principal grape of Aglianico del Taburno and Falerno del Massico.[6] Other regions The grape has also recently been planted in Australia, Texas and California, as it thrives in predominantly sunny climates. In Australia it is being introduced in the Murray Darling region with some success.[7] Producers in McLaren Mount Vulture, panoramic view. Vale, Margaret River, Mudgee and Riverland are also experimenting with plantings.[2] Vieni Estates in the 20 Valleys area of Ontario has also been producing Aglianico since at least 2010. Viticulture The Aglianico vine buds early and grows best in dry climates with generous amounts of sunshine. It has good resistance to outbreaks of oidium, but can be very susceptible to Peronospera. It also has low resistance to botrytis, but since it is much too tannic to make a worthwhile dessert wine, the presence of this noble rot in the vineyard is more of a viticultural hazard than an advantage.[1] 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, or with excessive yields, the grape can be aggressively tannic. The vine seems to thrive in particularly volcanic soils.[4] Wine styles 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. In Campania, the grape is sometimes blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in the production of some Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT) wines.[8] In its 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 the wine. The trademark coloring of the wine is a deep garnet.[1] In well made examples of the wine, it can have chocolate and plum aromas.[4] Synonyms Aglianico is also known under the synonyms Aglianica, Aglianichella, Aglianichello, Aglianico Amaro, Aglianico del Vulture, Aglianico di Castellaneta, Aglianco di Puglia, Aglianico di Taurasi, Aglianico Femminile, Aglianico Mascolino, Aglianico nero, Aglianico Tringarulo, Aglianico Zerpoluso, Aglianico Zerpuloso, Aglianicone, Aglianicuccia, Agliano, Agliatica, Agliatico, Agnanico, Agnanico di Castellaneta, Cascavoglia, Cerasole, Ellanico, Ellenico, Fiano rosso, Fresella, Gagliano, Ghiandara, Ghianna, Ghiannara, Glianica, Gnanica, Gnanico, Granica, Olivella di S. Cosmo, Prie blanc, Ruopolo, Spriema, Tringarulo, Uva Catellaneta, Uva dei Cani, Uva di Castellaneta, and Uva near.[9] References 1. ^ a b c d J. Robinson Vines, Grapes & Wines pg 213 Mitchell Beazley 1986 ISBN 1-85732-999-6 2. ^ a b c Oz Clarke Encyclopedia of Grapes pg 34 Harcourt Books 2001 ISBN 0-15-100714-4 3. ^ H. Johnson Vintage: The Story of Wine, p. 73 Simon and Schuster 1989 ISBN 0-671-68702-6. 4. ^ a b c J. Robinson (ed) "The Oxford Companion to Wine" Third Edition pg 7 Oxford University Press 2006 ISBN 0-19-860990-6 5. ^ J. Robinson, J. Harding and J. Vouillamoz Wine Grapes - A complete guide to 1,368 vine varieties, including their origins and flavours pg 13 Allen Lane 2012 ISBN 978-1-846-14446-2 6. ^ T. Stevenson "The Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia" pp. 293-295 Dorling A bottle of Taurasi Riserva. Kindersley 2005 ISBN 0-7566-1324-8 7. ^ Vinodiversity Aglianico (http://www.vinodiversity.com/aglianico.html) accessdate = 2007-01-24 8. ^ Oz Clarke Encyclopedia of Grapes pg 53 Harcourt Books 2001 ISBN 0-15-100714-4 9. ^ Aglianico (http://www.vivc.de/datasheet/dataResult.php?data=121), Vitis International Variety Catalogue, accessed on June 21, 2010 Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aglianico&oldid=609088722" Categories: Red wine grape varieties Wine grapes of Campania Grape varieties of Greece Aglianico del Vulture From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Aglianico del Vulture is an Italian red wine based on the Aglianico grape produced in the Vulture area of Basilicata, considered one of the best red wines of Italy.[1] It was awarded Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) status in 1971 and the Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) status in 2011. Located on volcanic soils derived from nearby Mount Vulture, Aglianico del Vulture is the only DOCG in Basilicata.[2] In 2012, Poste Italiane has dedicated a stamp to it, along with other wines of fifteen regions of Italy.[3] Contents Aglianico del Vulture wine area. 1 Wine regions 2 Viticulture 3 Winemaking 4 Wines 5 References 6 External links Wine regions Aglianico del Vulture DOCG can be produced only in the following communes: Rionero in Vulture, Barile, Rapolla, Ripacandida, Ginestra, Maschito, Forenza, Acerenza, Melfi, Atella, Venosa, Lavello, Palazzo San Gervasio, Banzi, Genzano di Lucania. Mount Vulture Viticulture Most of the vineyards are located on higher altitudes in the region, typically between 450 to 600 meters. The Aglianico grape ripens late and is often one of the last non-dessert wine grapes to be harvested in Italy being picked from late October to early November. When yields are kept low, the grape will produce intensely flavored wines.[2] Winemaking In recent years there has been movement towards the use of new French oak barrels for aging the wine instead of large chestnut casks.[2] If the wine is labeled vecchio (meaning "old") it will have been aged for least three years with wines labeled riserva being aged for at least five years, two of which must be in wood.[4] Wines Aglianico del Vulture wines have the potential to be full bodied, richly textured with a firm tannic structure and chocolate-cherry notes. In their Aglianico grapes prior to veraison. youth, the wines can be more rustic and harsh but they can develop soft tannins and more silky texture as they age, having the potential to improve in the bottle for 6 to 20 years.[4] References 1. ^ Gambero Rosso, Il libro del vino. Manuale teorico & pratico, 2004, G.R.H. S.p.A., pag. 167 ISBN 88-87180-79-2 2. ^ a b c J. Robinson (ed) "The Oxford Companion to Wine" Third Edition pg 7 Oxford University Press 2006 ISBN 0-19- 860990-6 3. ^ "Francobollo Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG" (http://www.aglianicodelvulture.net/Francobollo-Aglianico-del- Vulture-Superiore-DOCG). aglianicodelvulture.net. 4. ^ a b T. Stevenson "The Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia" pg 295 Dorling Kindersley 2005 ISBN 0-7566-1324-8 External links Aglianico del Vulture (http://www.aglianicodelvulture.net) (Italian) (English) Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aglianico_del_Vulture&oldid=542802223" Categories: Italian DOC Italian wine Wines of Basilicata This page was last modified on 8 March 2013 at 13:44. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Wikipedia® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization.