Taurino

Salento Negroamaro and Primitivo from Southern Italy's sun-soaked peninsula.

Taurino operates in Salento, the southernmost peninsula of Puglia, where Mediterranean heat and limestone soils shape wines of dark intensity and mineral grip. The winery focuses on indigenous varieties—Negroamaro, Primitivo, and Malvasia Nera—that thrive in this sun-exposed corner of Southern Italy. Patriglione, a blend of Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera, and Settimo Ceppo Primitivo anchor the portfolio, both drawing critical attention from Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, and Wine Advocate. Notarpanaro, a pure Negroamaro expression, rounds out the core range. These wines reflect Salento's character: ripe dark fruit, savory tannins, and the mineral undertone that limestone terroir imparts. The region's continental summers and Adriatic influence create conditions for wines with body and structure, yet capable of freshness despite their ripeness.