Taurasi Docg
Appreciated by the Greeks, the Taurasi wine takes its name from the ancient city where it was produced: Taurasia, an epicentre in the valley of Calore, already famous in the Roman period for its 'vigne optime'. The Taurasi is obtained from the grapes of one of the most prestigious vineyards of national oenology, the Aglianico, the ancient Hellenic vines, to which other red non aromatic grapes are added to a maximum of 15%.
Consumption
The Taurasi Docg is accompanied by particularly elaborated dishes, such as baked lamb with potatoes. Traditionally it was also served with lasagne prepared in Neapolitan way. The aged version is ideal with red meat, roast beef and mature Pecorino cheese. The Taurasi DOCG is served in chalices for red wines with tannic volume at a temperature of 18°C.
Identification
The labelling of Taurasi Docg
Each label must carry a mention of the Controlled and Guaranteed Denomination of Origin besides all the other indications foreseen by law, such as: The determined Region from which the product originates; Denomination of the product composed of the combination of the variety of vine from which the wine originates and the geographic area in which that variety is cultivated; Nominal volume of the wine; Name or company name of the bottler and its registered address; Number and code of the bottler, which may also appear on the closing system (cork or cap); Name of the Country; Indication of the batch; Ecological indications.
I.D. card
- Type
- The Taurasi Docg is a red wine with a full and equilibrated taste
- Description
- It is obtained from the grapes of the Aglianico vineyards for a minimum of 85% and from other red non aromatic vines.
- Characteristics
- On eye examination the Taurasi DOCG is ruby red in colour with garnet red reflections, and ha san intense smell, persistent and fruity. It has a dry, warm and soft taste, which is tannic in volume. The best period to be served is 4 years after vintage up to 10 to 12 years.
- Area of production
- It includes the hilly areas of the districts of Taurasi, Bonito, Casterlfranci, Castelvetere sul Calore, Fontanarosa, Lapio, Luogosano, Mirabella Eclano, Montefalcione, Montermarano, Montemiletto, Paternopoli, Pietradefusi, Sant'Angelo all'Esca, San Mango sul Calore, Torre le Nocelle and Venticano, all in the province of Avellino
- Selling period
- All year round
- Normative references
- The Docg 'Taurasi' has been recognized with DM of 11.03.1993, issued on G.U.R.I. n.72 of 27.03.1993
Further information
- Taurasi Docg
