I've been to A16 on Chestnut Street a couple of times before, but only to sample the amazing Italian selections by the glass and enjoy the Marina scene. Last night, I finally dined there and had some good dishes and one excellent value Aglianico that I thought I should share. Admittedly, my knowledge of Italian wines is pretty limited, but repeat visits to A16 surely will help...

... at a Greek restaurant in Primrose Hill, washed down with some Aglianico. Marco was over to present a masterclass on Aglianico, a grape that is pretty much unknown outside Italy, with the help of the wines from Bisceglia, a go-ahead producer who specializes in the variety. In Italy, Aglianico has ... of the mafia. Bisceglia see their role as putting Aglianico back on the map, and based on the tasting I...

Forum: Antonio Galloni's Italy Report Posted By: F. Holt Goddard Post Time: 02-04-2007 at 08:00 PM

Just when I had given up hope on ever finding this aglianico it finally appeared. I had searched 5+ stores multiple times with no success. Being as persistent as I am it finally paid off this weekend down in Daly City where I found it in abundance on the shelves. I grabbed a case! Get it while the getting is good...

Today we were in the heart of Aglianico di Taurasi territory. We met with the Boccella brothers, Raffaele and Giovanni and retasted wines that we tried some months ago. The '07s are still in tank and botte and are coming along beautifully. Even though it was the hottest summer in this area in 20 years, the juice shows impressive balance. One aspect of the grape life at 2000 feet above sea level...

Aglianico, a red wine variety from Southern Italy is attracting attention in Australia...

Posted by Dave Cuneo: Ciao Mark, My store used to carry the Villa Matilde line but dropped them, which is a shame because they make excellent wine. I have their 2003 Falerno sitting in the cellar. Their Falanghina

Does the grape name Aglianico come from ellenico or Hellenic as so many claim? A look ... bothered me for a long time: does the grape name Aglianico come from the word ellenico or Hellenic as so ... . Most ampelographers agree that Della Porta’s book was earliest to refer to the Aglianico grape ... the grape we know today as Aglianico because both of them refer to it as helvola or yellowish in color...

... to this refinement. I like it. 90/100 (£13.99 Waitrose) Second, an Aglianico - nicely packaged ... Sasso Aglianico del Vulture 2005 Great label design, with a vivid bright red synthetic cork to match...

Forum: Wine Talk Posted By: Doug Smith Post Time: 08-27-2007 at 11:54 AM