DOCG · since 1973
Taurasi
Wine · PDO · 17 municipalities
Recognized since 1973, Campania's premier red denomination, Taurasi, is defined by its strict maturation process rather than mere youth. While neighboring regional reds are often released early, Taurasi must undergo a minimum of 36 months of aging—including at least 12 months in wood—counted from December 1st of the harvest year. Cultivated across 17 specific municipalities such as Bonito and Lapio, this wine relies on a minimum of 85% Aglianico, blended exclusively with authorized non-aromatic red grapes from the Avellino province. This extended aging tempers the grape's natural intensity, developing dry, balanced flavors with a persistent aftertaste and characteristic orange highlights over time.
Aglianico 85%3 yrs ageing12% vol min100 q/ha maxsource ↗
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The facts
- Colour
- intense ruby red, tending to garnet, developing orange highlights with aging
- Taste
- dry, full-bodied, harmonious, balanced, with a lingering finish
- Consortium
- Consorzio Tutela vini d'Irpinia →
The producers 0
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Taurasi produced?
- Taurasi is produced in 17 municipalities in Campania, Italy: Bonito, Castelfranci, Castelvetere sul Calore, Fontanarosa and more.
- What grape is Taurasi made from?
- Taurasi is made from Aglianico (min 85%), altri vitigni a bacca rossa non aromatici idonei (prov. Avellino).
- How long must Taurasi age?
- Taurasi must age at least 36 months according to its disciplinare.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Taurasi?
- The minimum alcohol content of Taurasi 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.