Aglianico
Hellenico Aglianico Campania
Hellenico750 ml13.5% ABV
750 ml$18.99
Buy at Heritage Plaza LiquorsBold and structured volcanic red from southern Italy
This structural, deeply savory red wine showcases the intense dark fruit and mineral character characteristic of southern Italy's volcanic soils. Firm tannins and vibrant acidity provide an impressive, age-worthy frame that opens beautifully with decanting.
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Best enjoyed
Cellar58-64F
Wine glassBordeaux glass
Gifting
Dinner Party
Cellaring
Food pairings
Traditional
Slow-braised wild boar or roasted lamb shanks with rosemary
Vegetarian
Portobello mushroom steaks with charred polenta
Cheese
Aged Pecorino Romano or Caciocavallo
Also good withWild Boar
The story behind it
How it is made
Cultivated in the Campania region, Aglianico is an ancient grape variety brought to southern Italy by Greek settlers. The vines thrive in the mineral-rich, volcanic soils of the region, developing deep complexity and structured tannins under the warm Mediterranean sun.
From Campania, Italy