Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Aglianico

Analysing hundreds of thousands of recipes uncovers Aglianico's optimal flavour pairings.

Aglianico instantly conjures the embrace of tannin and the bracing kiss of polyphenol, but beneath its sweet surface lies a nuanced symphony of subtle flavour notes: black pepper, iron, and even hints of tobacco, contributing remarkable depth. Understanding how these elements interplay is the secret to unlocking truly exceptional pairings.

To illuminate these harmonies, we embarked on an ambitious journey, analysing thousands of ingredients. Each was meticulously deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, allowing us to pinpoint precisely which notes complement in both classic and unexpected ways. Our analysis reveals, for example, how rabbit leg's gallinaceous tones enrich Aglianico, and how double cream's beurreux notes create a surprising synergy with its dry sensation.

An ingredient's flavour profile is determined by its core characteristics (e.g. floral, spice, and earthy) enhanced by layers of subtle aroma notes (outer bars). When pairing ingredients, aim for a mix of core traits to build balance, and select complementary aroma notes to create harmony.

Unlocking Flavour Combinations

To understand exactly which flavours harmonise, we compiled a database of over 50,000 ingredient pairings commonly used in cooking. We then analysed these pairings, identifying the specific flavour notes that frequently appear together.

The Flavours That Harmonise With Tannic Notes

Our analysis reveals a strong connection between tannin and butter flavours. Since Aglianico has a distinct tannic flavour, try pairing it with the buttery flavours of double cream.

The recipes below provide inspiration for pairing Aglianico with double cream.

Harmonious Flavours Of Aglianico

Just as our analysis found that tannin and mouldy flavour notes are often associated, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the notes present in Aglianico. For instance, the astringent notes of Aglianico are strongly associated with mossy and fermented proteins flavours.

The aromas complementing the various aroma accents of Aglianico can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

Matching Flavour Profiles

The flavour profile of rabbit leg offers many of the notes complementary to Aglianico, including poultry and gamey aroma notes. Because the flavour profile of rabbit leg has many of the of the features that are complementary to Aglianico, they are likely to pair very well together.

The chart above shows the unique profile of rabbit leg across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with Aglianico.

Recipes That Pair Aglianico With Rabbit Leg

Linked Flavour Notes

Looking at the notes that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of Aglianico, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.

The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of Aglianico, along with the complementary aromas associated with each note. While the right side shows some of the ingredients that share many of the aroma accents complementary to Aglianico.

How Flavonomics Works

We've pioneered a unique, data-driven approach to decode the intricate art of flavour pairing. Our goal is to move beyond intuition and uncover the science of why certain ingredients harmonise beautifully. This rigorous methodology allows us to provide you with insightful and reliable pairing recommendations.

Our analysis begins with over 50,000 carefully selected recipes from acclaimed chefs like Galton Blackiston, Marcello Tully, and Pierre Lambinon. This premium dataset ensures our model distils genuine culinary excellence and creativity.

Each ingredient from these recipes is deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, creating a unique numerical "flavour fingerprint." This quantification allows us to apply advanced analytical methods to identify complex patterns between flavour notes.

We identify popular ingredient combinations that frequently appear in our recipe database. Regression analysis is then performed on these pairings to statistically validate and pinpoint truly harmonious flavours.

These insights drive our predictive model, which allows us to take any ingredient (e.g., Aglianico), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.