Nebbiolo vs Aglianico
Nebbiolo
A pale-colored black grape with very high tannin and high acidity, scented with rose and tar, and the grape behind Barolo and Barbaresco.
- Pale color
- Rose and tar
- Very high tannin
Recognize it
Nebbiolo is pale in color but very high in drying tannin, with high acidity as well. Rose, red cherry, and tar are classic markers, with more savory notes developing with age.
Aglianico
A very tannic, high-acid black grape of black cherry from southern Italy, behind Taurasi in Campania and Aglianico del Vulture in Basilicata.
- Black cherry
- Very firm tannin
- High acidity
Recognize it
High acidity, firm tannin and full body, with black cherry and dried herb. Young examples can feel austere, and bottle age can soften the tannin.
How they compare
- SimilarVery high acidity and tannin.
- DifferenceNebbiolo is pale with rose and tar; Aglianico is darker and more black-cherry-led.