Taurasi

About the wine

Taurasi is one of Italy’s most prestigious red wines, hailing from the rugged, high-altitude hills of Irpinia in the Campania region. Often referred to as the 'Barolo of the South,' it is crafted primarily from the Aglianico grape, a variety known for its thick skins, high acidity, and robust tannins. The wine is defined by its remarkable capacity for long-term aging, evolving from a powerful, structured youth into a complex, ethereal profile characterized by notes of dark fruit, spice, tobacco, and balsamic undertones. The production zone, centered around the town of Taurasi and surrounding communes in the province of Avellino, features diverse volcanic and clay-rich soils that impart a distinct mineral backbone. The disciplinare mandates a minimum of three years of aging, including at least one year in wood, while the Riserva designation requires four years of aging with eighteen months in wood. This rigorous process ensures that the inherent intensity of the Aglianico is tempered into a harmonious, balanced, and deeply expressive wine.

Grape varieties

Production & aging

The production area encompasses 17 communes in the province of Avellino, Campania, including Taurasi, Castelfranci, Montemarano, and Paternopoli. The vineyards are situated on hilly terrain at elevations typically between 400 and 700 meters above sea level, avoiding valley floors. The landscape is defined by the Calore and Sabato river valleys, featuring complex soils of volcanic, clay, and limestone origin.