Aglianico vs Sagrantino

Sagrantino is fuller.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Aglianico

Red · Italy

dark, earthy, firm

Sagrantino

Red · Umbria, Italy

massive tannin, dark, blackberry, long

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Full
Body: Very full; Very high
Tannin: Very high; High
Acidity: High; 13.5 to 15%
Alcohol: 13.5 to 15%; 16 to 18 °C
Serve at: 17 to 19 °C; none listed
Regions: Umbria

Only Aglianico

Roast and braised beef
Sausages

Both pair with

Lamb
Hard and aged cheese

Only Sagrantino

Game
Stews and braises

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Aglianico and Sagrantino pages.