Definitions for "Aglianico"
Minor grape responsible for some of the better sturdy red wines of southern Italy. Descendant of the ancient Falernum grape. Also makes good bronze-colored rose' wine.
ancient red grape grown in the Campania region of Italy (south of Naples)
From Hellenic, or Ellenico, in Italian, this red grape variety of Greek origin grows in southern Italy. Taurasi of Campania and Aglianico del Vulture of Basilicata are two benchmark examples of the deeply colored, intense, boldly flavored wines from this varietal.