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Synonyms
Aglianico - Piedirosso is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Campania, Italy.
The wines show medium-full body, medium-high tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to dark cherry, plum, blackberry, herbs, spice and earth.
It is planted most seriously in Campania, Vesuvio DOC and Falerno del Massico.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm and dry with some humidity.
On other labels it goes by Aglianico and Piedirosso.
At the table it suits eggplant and tomato pasta (pasta alla norma), szechuan tea-smoked duck and beef couscous with raisins.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Eggplant and tomato pasta (pasta alla norma)
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Szechuan tea-smoked duck
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Beef couscous with raisins
Also labelled.
Aglianico, Piedirosso.
Bottles to look for.
- Bosco de' Medici 'Lavarubra' Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio, Campania, Italy
- Cantine Astroni 'Cratere' Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso, Campania, Italy
- Casa Setaro 'Don Vincenzo' Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Riserva, Campania, Italy
- Fattoria Galardi Terra di Lavoro Campania IGT, Italy
- Fattoria La Rivolta 'Simbiosi' Beneventano IGT, Campania, Italy
- Fattoria Pagano 'Angelus' Falerno del Massico, Campania, Italy
- Feudi di San Gregorio Lacryma Christi Rosso, Campania, Italy
- Grotta del Sole 'Ottouve' Penisola Sorrentina Gragnano, Campania, Italy
Aglianico - Piedirosso: common questions
01.What does Aglianico - Piedirosso taste like?+
Aglianico - Piedirosso tastes of dark cherry, plum, blackberry, herbs, spice and earth. The wines show medium-full body, medium-high tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Aglianico - Piedirosso from?+
Aglianico - Piedirosso originates in Campania, Italy.
03.Where is Aglianico - Piedirosso grown?+
The key regions for Aglianico - Piedirosso are Campania, Vesuvio DOC and Falerno del Massico.
04.What food pairs with Aglianico - Piedirosso?+
Pour it with eggplant and tomato pasta (pasta alla norma), szechuan tea-smoked duck and beef couscous with raisins.
05.What else is Aglianico - Piedirosso called?+
Aglianico - Piedirosso is also labelled Aglianico and Piedirosso.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.