DOCG · since 1996
Aglianico del Taburno
Wine · PDO · 13 municipalities
Recognized since 1996, the Aglianico del Taburno DOCG is cultivated across 13 municipalities in Campania, including Apollosa and Bonea. This denomination, represented by the Sannio Consorzio Tutela Vini, includes 99 verified producers operating under a maximum yield of 9.0 t/ha. What distinguishes this denomination from neighboring appellations is its specific timing rules for different styles. While the dry, full-bodied base red must contain at least 85% Aglianico and age for 24 months starting November 1st of the harvest year, the Rosato variant requires no wood aging and is legally releasable on March 1st following the harvest.
Aglianico 85%2 yrs ageing12% vol min90 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
Producers99 verified
AIA DEI COLOMBI✓
ANTICA MASSERIA A CANC’LLERA✓
The facts
- Colour
- more or less intense ruby red, tending to garnet with aging
- Taste
- dry, full-bodied
- Consortium
- Sannio Consorzio Tutela Vini →
The producers 99
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AIA DEI COLOMBI
Guardia Sanframondi
ANTICA MASSERIA A CANC’LLERA
San Lorenzello
ANTICA MASSERIA VENDITTI
Castelvenere
AZIENDA VOTINO
Bonea
BICU DE FREMUNDI
Guardia Sanframondi
CANTINA DEL TABURNO
Foglianise
+ 93 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aglianico del Taburno produced?
- Aglianico del Taburno is produced in 13 municipalities in Campania, Italy: Apollosa, Benevento, Bonea, Campoli del Monte Taburno and more.
- What grape is Aglianico del Taburno made from?
- Aglianico del Taburno is made from Aglianico (min 85%), altri vitigni a bacca nera non aromatici idonei (prov. Benevento).
- How long must Aglianico del Taburno age?
- Aglianico del Taburno must age at least 24 months according to its disciplinare.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Aglianico del Taburno?
- The minimum alcohol content of Aglianico del Taburno is 12% vol.
- What does DOCG mean?
- DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) is the highest tier of Italian wine classification, with government-sealed guarantees on origin and quality.