/taʊrˈazɪ/
- Campania
- Vineyard Area: 475,69 Hectares
- Year Appellation Started: 1993
- Appellation Last modified: 2020
- Red Grapes: Aglianico
- Rosso (Red)
- Total Production: 18.237 Hectolitres
- Red Wine: 100%
- 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.