Other

Aglianico

Masseria Altemura

Puglia · Italy

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Aglianico
Country
Italy
Region
Puglia
Appellation
Puglia
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

red meats · stews · aged cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 201288 pts

    Aromas of underbrush, grilled mushroom, blue flower and menthol lead the nose. The linear palate offers dried plum, mature blackberry, espresso and licorice, while firm tannins provide support. It finishes on a note of graphite.

  • 200786 pts

    This is a thin and easygoing Aglianico with informal aromas of warm berries and Indian spice. Unlike other robust red wines from Puglia, this expression lacks the overt ripeness you sometimes find. Instead, you get sharp aromas of sour berry and underbrush.