Aglianico del Taburno

Wine from Aglianico del Taburno comes out of Campania, Italy, where it sits as an appellation.

Aglianico is the grape to know here.

The ground underneath is volcanic.

The climate is mediterranean.

The vineyards themselves read as elevated.

Red wine and rosé wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows full-bodied with good aging potential, showcasing complex tannins and acidity, refreshing with fruit-forward notes and crisp acidity.

Labels here fall under the DOCG.

Names to look for on a shelf: Cantina del Taburno, Fattoria La Rivolta, Fontanavecchia and Masseria Frattasi.

At the table these bottles work with beef, venison, tomato-based dishes and chilis.

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Rewards decades in the cellar.

In the glass.

Red: Full-bodied with good aging potential, Showcasing complex tannins and acidity.

Rosé: Refreshing with fruit-forward notes, Crisp acidity.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• DOCG

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Cantina del Taburno 'Bue Apis', Aglianico del Taburno DOCG, Italy
• Cantina del Taburno 'Delius', Aglianico del Taburno DOCG, Italy
• Cantina del Taburno 'Fidelis', Aglianico del Taburno DOCG, Italy
• Cantine Iorio Aglianico del Taburno DOCG, Campania, Italy
• Cantine Tora 'Spartiviento', Aglianico del Taburno Riserva DOCG, Italy
• Cantine Tora Aglianico del Taburno DOCG, Campania, Italy
• Fattoria La Rivolta 'Le Mongolfiere a San Bruno' Rosato, Aglianico del Taburno DOCG, Italy
• Fattoria La Rivolta 'Terra di Rivolta' Riserva, Aglianico del Taburno DOCG, Italy

At the table.

• Beef
• Venison
• Tomato-based dishes
• Chilis
• Blue cheeses

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 16 to 18°C.
• Rewards decades in the cellar.

Nearby regions.

Aglianico del Taburno: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Italy, or the wider Campania guide.