What grape varieties are grown in Taurasi?

Taurasi demands patience—its Aglianico builds structure over years, shifting from purple-dark fruit toward leather and tar, while producers here resist the softening that appeals elsewhere in Campania.

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Region DNA

The character of Taurasi

Based on 108 wines with structural data

Style profile

Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Taurasi

Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite

80–89 Great

70–79 Good

<70 Other

Based on 21 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

Black fruitEarthTree fruitCitrus fruitOak

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Southern Italy Red

Southern Italy White

Southern Italy Rosé

Southern Italy Primitivo

Italian Sparkling

Italian Red

Italian Chianti Classico Red

Northern Italy Pinot Grigio

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Aglianico68Fiano35Greco15Falanghina14Nero d'Avola4Primitivo4Sangiovese3Piedirosso2Barbera2Coda di Volpe Biancha1

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Taurasi

Cantine Sullo

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About Taurasi

Taurasi is a wine region in Italy, home to 41 producers tracked on Femente, 6 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Aglianico, Fiano, and Greco, producing Southern Italy Red and Southern Italy White wines with notes of Black fruit, Earth, and Tree fruit.

Taurasi — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Taurasi?: The most planted varieties in Taurasi are Aglianico, Fiano, Greco, and Falanghina, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Taurasi known for?: Taurasi is known for Southern Italy Red, Southern Italy White, and Southern Italy Rosé wines and flavors of Black fruit, Earth, and Tree fruit.
How many wineries are in Taurasi?: Femente tracks 41 producers in Taurasi, of which 6 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Taurasi?: Taurasi is a wine region in Italy.

Iconic and outstanding houses in Taurasi.

Antonio Caggiano

Stefania Barbot

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