Taurasi (wine)
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| Taurasi (Italian Wine) | |
| Wine type | DOCG |
|---|---|
| Decree of institution | 26 March 1970 |
| Gazzetta Ufficiale | 25 May 1970, nr. 20 |
| Yield | 100 quintals/km² |
| Maximum grape yield | 70,0% |
| Alcohol by volume of grape (natural) | 11.5% 12.0% for Taurasi riserva |
| Alcohol by volume of wine (minimum) | 12.0% 12.5% for Taurasi riserva |
| Net dry extract (minimum) | 22.0‰ |
| Origin | Province of Avellino |
| Ingredient grapes | Aglianico: 85% – 100% Other non-aromatic red wine grapes: 0% – 15% |
Taurasi and Taurasi riserva are red, still Italian wines based principally on the Aglianico grape variety and produced in the Province of Avellino which is situated in the region of Campania. They were awarded DOC status in 1970 and DOCG status in 1993.
[edit] Production zone
The vineyards may be located within the boundaries of the following communes of the Province of Avellino: Taurasi, Bonito, Castelfranci, Castelvetere sul Calore, Fontanarosa, Lapio, Luogosano, Mirabella Eclano, Montefalcione, Montemarano, Montemiletto, Paternopoli, Pietradefusi, Sant'Angelo all'Esca, San Mango sul Calore, Torre Le Nocelle and Venticano. The total area is about 420 hectares and is situated on volcanic soil.
[edit] References
- Il Vino DOCG Taurasi (Italian)
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