Earlier this year, PalatePress.com published a lengthy article examining the character of Aglianico in the North American continent.
Line up of Aglianico wines tasted.
The wines featured spanned the map from California, to Texas and Mexico.
100% Aglianico wines tasted:
2006 Caparone Aglianico, Paso Robles
2007 Cougar Aglianico, South Coast, Temecula Valley
2006 Domenico Aglianico, Sutter Creek Vineyard, Amador County
2008 Mandola Aglianico from Duchman Family Winery, Texas
2008 Terra d’Oro Aglianico, Shenendoah Valley, Amador County
2008 Witch Creek Aglianico, Valle de Guadeloupe, Mexico
Aglianico-based blended wines tasted:
2005 Domenico Aglianico, Sutter Creek Vineyard, Amador
From the line-up, the authors selected five wines showing:
- Best varietal expression
- Best value
- Most intriguing
- Most Italian-like
- Best blend
