About Aglianico
Aglianico is a red-grape variety that is widespread in Basilicata and in Campania in the provinces of Avellino and Benevento.  It is of extremely ancient origin and some experts argue that it was cultivated in the early period of Roman history and constituted the principal grape in the production of Falernium, a wine that was celebrated by the ancient poets. The variety was introduced to Italy by the Greeks at the time of the foundation of Cumae (the modern Cuma) or soon afterward, while the transformation of the name from Hellenica into Hellanica and then into Aglianico occurred at the end of the 15th century, the period of Aragonese domination over the Kingdom of Naples.

MDC Aglianico
Hyped as the rival to Barolo and Chianti, the Aglianico grape is set to become one of the most popular noble varieties from Italy - this example from young vines is already showing the variety’s dense, broody complexity. Herbal and savoury aromas are overlaid with plum fruit, dates and seriously dark chocolate. This should be drunk with food now until 2009.