Aglianico is one of the oldest and noblest Italian red grape varieties, on a par with Nebbiolo and Sangiovese. It is widespread in southern Italy, in Campania, Basilicata, Molise and Apulia. It gives a wine rich in body and fragrance, capable of evolving slowly and lasting for years, to such an extent that it is called 'Barolo of the South'.

To the eye, wines made from Aglianico are dark, concentrated, ruby-coloured when young, but take on garnet red hues after ageing in wood and tend towards orangey with the passage of time. They have floral and fruity scents, but also mineral, leather and meaty ones. On the palate they are always full-bodied, intense and persistent, with imposing tannins and excellent acidity. The most famous expressions are the Taurasi DOCG from Irpinia, the Aglianico del Taburno DOCG produced in the province of Benevento and the Aglianico del Vulture DOC (the Superiore type is DOCG) produced in Basilicata.