Taurasi is one of Irpinia’s most representative wine-growing areas, situated in the hills of the province of Avellino at altitudes of between 400 and 700 metres. The vineyard-covered landscape is centred around the Calore valley and its tributaries, with well-exposed slopes and a predominantly hilly terrain. The continental climate of the inland region is characterised by harsh winters, mild summers, low summer rainfall and marked temperature variations between day and night: conditions that favour slow, balanced ripening, resulting in wines rich in body.
The geology is highly varied. It includes multicoloured clays, calcarenites, sandstones, conglomerates, sands and deposits of volcanic origin, including ash and lapilli. The soils, which are often clayey, calcareous or clay-loamy, retain water during the dry season and support steady ripening, preserving acidity and aromatic intensity.
The signature grape variety is Aglianico, supplemented to a limited extent by other authorised non-aromatic red grapes. Local wines are characterised by their deep colour, structure, tannic texture, freshness and ageing potential. Winemaking follows traditional practices and involves lengthy ageing, including in wood, prior to release. The region’s viticultural heritage also retains traces of the ancient training system known as ‘alberata taurasina’.