Taurasi

Taurasi is a town with 2447 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012) in the province of Avellino, Campania. The 14 km ² large municipality lies at an altitude of 398 m asl. Taurasi is also a red wine its name.

Viniculture

The vineyard Taurasi are the 1993 to 2003 only DOCG wine of Campania his name. The gekelterte from the grape variety Aglianico dry red wine is grown by 158 growers in an area of ​​222 hectares. The wine is aged at the winery at least 2-3 years in oak or chestnut casks and then for six months in the bottle. Riserva qualities remain at least four years in cask When buyer of wine can store additional 5-15 years. To achieve good results, the vineyards must be located at an altitude of at least 400 meters. This is among the 222 hectares of vineyards not always the case, so that connoisseurs view the range of DOCG as too generous. In the roughly five winemakers who are known nationally or internationally, all the requirements for a quality product are considered. Good qualities cost more than 20 euros per bottle, top qualities are traded for more than 40 euros per bottle.

  • Colour: intense ruby red
  • Fragrance: full with aromas of cherry and violet
  • Alcohol: 12-14 °
  • Total acidity: 5-6.5 per thousand
  • Serving temperature: 17-18 ° C
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