Duchman Family Winery – Aglianico
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USA - TX
Texas High Plains
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The Facts
UPCs 2018 (750ml) - 8 58184 00163 0
Origins USA - TX > Texas High Plains
Appellation Texas High Plains
Varietal Aglianico
Cepage 100% Aglianico
Winemaking Harvested from Oswald Vineyard on the Texas High Plains at 3,100' elevation in fine sandy loam soils. This powerful Italian variety exemplifies Duchman Family Winery's commitment to patience and terroir expression. Harvested at optimal ripeness, then gently processed to preserve varietal character. Our signature extended aging program—four to five years in a combination of French and American oak barrels followed by at least twelve months of bottle aging before release—allows Aglianico's naturally high tannins to gracefully integrate. This patient approach, rare in today's industry, transforms the grape's bold structural complexity into a wine of remarkable depth and elegance. Our winemaking balances technical precision with artistry, guiding each vintage through careful maturation that authentically showcases both Italian heritage and unique Texas expression.
Aging 4-5 years in French and American oak, 12 months bottle rest
Alcohol by Volume 14.6%
Markets Texas
Trade and Media
The Character
Overall Bold, Ancient Roots, Modern Texas Expression
Aromas Dried cherry, cranberry, rosemary, sage, baking spice, crushed red pepper, vanilla
Mouthfeel Full-bodied, integrated tannins, vibrant acidity, elegant
Tasting Notes Deep ruby-garnet with purple highlights and brick-red edges, Duchman Aglianico presents a complex bouquet of dried cherry, cranberry, and stewed fruit, accompanied by notes of rosemary, dried sage, and vanilla bean. On the palate, it delivers a full-bodied experience with firm yet integrated tannins balanced by vibrant acidity characteristic of Texas High Plains fruit. Layers of dried cherry and stewed fruit mingle with crushed red pepper spice, dried Calabrian tomato, and baking spices, all supported by the wine's elegant structure from 4-5 years aging in predominantly neutral oak. The long, persistent finish showcases refined tannic grip and lingering herbal notes, exemplifying the successful marriage of this ancient Italian variety with Texas terroir through Dave Reilly's patient winemaking approach.
Selling Point Complex tannins balanced by extended aging, true TX terroir
Pairings Beef short ribs, wild game, lamb ragù, aged cheese, mushroom risotto, grilled eggplant, hearty pasta
The Story
Aglianico, one of Italy's most noble and ancient grape varieties, traces its origins to ancient Greece, with its name likely derived from "Ellenico" (meaning "Greek"). This powerful grape has been cultivated in southern Italy since at least the 6th century BC. When Drs. Lisa and Stan Duchman founded their winery in 2006, they recognized that Mediterranean varieties like Aglianico would thrive in the Texas climate and terroir.
What truly distinguishes Duchman's Aglianico is its expression of Texas's unique growing conditions combined with winemaker Dave Reilly's extraordinary commitment to time. The grapes develop fully in the High Plains' continental climate at 3,100 feet elevation, where cooler temperatures and fine sandy loam soils maintain crucial acidity. While many wineries rush wines to market, Reilly embraces a world-class extended aging program, maturing the wine in a combination of French and American oak barrels for 4-5 years. This patient approach allows Aglianico's naturally assertive tannins to integrate beautifully while preserving its essential character, followed by at least 12 months of bottle aging before release.
Duchman's Aglianico represents not simply a Texas version of an Italian wine, but a distinctive expression that authentically showcases the dialogue between Old World traditions and Texas terroir. Through careful viticulture and extended aging, Duchman transforms Aglianico's naturally powerful character into a complex, age-worthy wine that stands among the finest examples of this variety in the New World. Each bottle embodies the winery's fundamental pillars: patience, authenticity, and connection—revealing the remarkable potential for world-class winemaking in Texas.
What truly distinguishes Duchman's Aglianico is its expression of Texas's unique growing conditions combined with winemaker Dave Reilly's extraordinary commitment to time. The grapes develop fully in the High Plains' continental climate at 3,100 feet elevation, where cooler temperatures and fine sandy loam soils maintain crucial acidity. While many wineries rush wines to market, Reilly embraces a world-class extended aging program, maturing the wine in a combination of French and American oak barrels for 4-5 years. This patient approach allows Aglianico's naturally assertive tannins to integrate beautifully while preserving its essential character, followed by at least 12 months of bottle aging before release.
Duchman's Aglianico represents not simply a Texas version of an Italian wine, but a distinctive expression that authentically showcases the dialogue between Old World traditions and Texas terroir. Through careful viticulture and extended aging, Duchman transforms Aglianico's naturally powerful character into a complex, age-worthy wine that stands among the finest examples of this variety in the New World. Each bottle embodies the winery's fundamental pillars: patience, authenticity, and connection—revealing the remarkable potential for world-class winemaking in Texas.
About Duchman Family Winery
Producer Story
Founded in 2006 by Drs. Lisa and Stan Duchman, this winery champions Italian and Mediterranean varieties that thrive in Texas. Using 100% Texas grapes, they create wines honoring European traditions while capturing the unique character of Texas terroir.
Producer Story
Founded in 2006 by Drs. Lisa and Stan Duchman, this winery champions Italian and Mediterranean varieties that thrive in Texas. Using 100% Texas grapes, they create wines honoring European traditions while capturing the unique character of Texas terroir.
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