Taurasi DOCG – Wine Safari Italia

Taurasi DOCG

Pronunciation:

/taʊrˈazɪ/

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REGION(S) / VINEYARD ACREAGE:

Campania
Vineyard Area: 475,69 Hectares

MILESTONE(S):

Year Appellation Started: 1993
Appellation Last modified: 2020

Main Grape Variety(S):

Red Grapes: Aglianico

Wine Style(s):

Rosso (Red)

Wine Production Rule(s):

Still Red Wine: minimum 85% Aglianico + maximum 15% other grapes permitted for cultivation in the province of Avellino. Aged min 36 months of which minimum 12 months in oak. 48 months of ageing of which minimum of 18 in oak for Riserva.

Production Numbers:

Total Production: 18.237 Hectolitres
Red Wine: 100%

Interesting Fact(s):

Often referred to as the “Barolo of the South” due to its similar structure and aging potential.
The vineyards in the Taurasi area benefit from volcanic soils, which are rich in minerals and contribute to the wine’s complexity and depth. The region’s hilly terrain and elevation (400-700 meters above sea level) provide ideal conditions for grape growing.
Taurasi wines are known for their exceptional aging potential. Well-made examples can develop and improve over several decades, gaining complexity and depth with age.

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