Taurasi

Taurasi is an appellation in Campania, Italy.

Aglianico leads the plantings, with Piedirosso, Sangiovese and Barbera alongside it.

The ground underneath is calcareous, limestone and marl.

The climate is continental, running altitude-moderated.

The vineyards themselves read as elevated and hills.

Red wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows dark fruits, smokiness and earthy notes as they mature.

Labels here fall under the DOCG.

Names to look for on a shelf: Antonio Caggiano, Feudi di San Gregorio and Mastroberardino.

At the table these bottles work with beef, venison, grilled meats and smoked dishes.

Serve at 16 to 18°C and decant before pouring.

Keeps for 10 to 20 years.

In the glass.

Red: Dark fruits, Smokiness, Earthy notes as they mature.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• DOCG

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Amarano Principe Lagonessa, Taurasi DOCG, Italy
• Antonio Caggiano Vigna Macchia dei Goti, Taurasi DOCG, Italy
• Feudi di San Gregorio Piano di Montevergine Riserva,Taurasi DOCG, Italy
• Feudi di San Gregorio Taurasi DOCG, Campania, Italy
• Gian Luca Mazzella Paterico, Taurasi Riserva DOCG, Italy
• I Favati Terzotratto, Taurasi DOCG, Italy
• Joaquin 'Della Societa', Taurasi Riserva DOCG, Italy
• Luigi Tecce 'Puro Sangue', Taurasi Riserva DOCG, Italy

At the table.

• beef
• venison
• grilled meats
• smoked dishes
• aged cheeses

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 16 to 18°C and decant before pouring.
• Keeps for 10 to 20 years.

Nearby regions.

Taurasi: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Italy, or the wider Campania guide.