Aglianico Irpinia DOP

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Aglianico Irpinia DOP MARTIS

Aglianico is a red grape variety grown mainly in Campania, Basilicata, Apulia and Molise. The vine has been recently introduced in Australia, as it develops mainly sunny climates.
It is an ancient vine, native of Greece, and probably introduced in Italy around the VII-VI century BC. There are no certainties about the origins of the name, that could go back to the ancient city of Elea (Eleanico), on the Tyrrhenian coast of Lucania, or be simply a corruption of the word Hellenic. Historical and literary evidence on the presence of this variety are found in Horace, who sang the quality of his land (he was born in Venosa) and its excellent wine. The original name (Elleanico or Hellenic) became Aglianico during the Aragonese domination during the fifteenth century, because of the double use of the phonetically pronounced Spanish.
Vigour: medium-high.
Cultural needs: hilly terrain of volcanic origin, but it also adapts well to different types of terrain. Suffers from the high temperatures of summer and winter months is mild nos.
Uses: only for the wine, preferably in purity.
And 'one of the three great wines of Italy and is the perfect expression of the wine-growing native country.
It 'a very popular red grape variety in Campania. Marries excellence in Irpinia. Of ancient origin, was introduced by the Greeks at the time of Cuma, taking the name of Hellenica , then changed to Hellanica by the Romans who appreciated the high features, developing cultivation.
The transformation of the name Aglianico from the late fifteenth century, in the time domain of the Aragon Kingdom of Naples. It pairs perfectly with pasta dishes, red meats, grilled and sliced

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