Archive for the 'Aglianico' Category

Nov 12 2009

Big, Bold Aglianico

Published by admin under Aglianico, Food, Red Wine

Agli-what????   Aglianico, pronounced “Ah-lee-on-ee-koh”, is as unique as it sounds.   Grown most recognizably in Southern Italy, only a handful of growers in California grow this black grape.   The grape itself thrives in a bed of volcanic and rocky soil, seeking hot temperatures to spur its growth.  Taking this into consideration, there are certainly areas in [...]

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