Taurasi DOCG

Region: Campania

Synopsis

Region:

History: Established as a DOC in 1970; became a DOCG in 1993

Vineyard Area: 405 ha / 1,000 acres (2019)

Production: 6,370 hl / 70,800 cases (5-year average)

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Styles and Wine Composition

RED WINES

Rosso (Rd): Minimum 85% Aglianico + OANRG
Riserva (Rosso)

Significant Production Rules

Minimum alcohol level: 12.0% for Rosso; 12.5% for Riserva
Aging: For Rosso, minimum 3 years, including 1 year in barrel (ERD = December 1, V+3); for Riserva, minimum 4 years, including 18 months in barrel (ERD = December 1, V+4)

Last Disciplinare Modification:

10/13/2020