Taurasi
The 'Barolo of the south': Aglianico with maximum structure and ageing capacity. Firm tannins, high acidity, mineral complexity. Ageing potential of 20+ years.
Campania's great red: structure and ageing potential, comparable to Barolo.
Key facts
Italy
DOCG
Premium
High
red wines
Main grapes
Usual styles
Winerim view
What it signals on a wine list
Wine-list perception
Taurasi is the serious southern Italian red that surprises the guest who discovers it.
When to highlight it
For guests looking for an alternative to Barolo at a lower price.
Guest profile
Sophisticated sommeliers, connoisseurs exploring southern Italy.
Best sales angle
Sells on the comparison with Barolo and on price.
Usual role on the list
Practical hospitality use
How to position Taurasi on a real wine list
A quick operating read to turn Taurasi into buying, recommendation and library navigation.
Guest reading
Taurasi works when guests understand whether they are buying prestige, local identity, value or discovery.
Floor cue
Present Taurasi with one grape, one style and one dish; the region stops feeling abstract.
List role
Use it to structure the list by territory and open paths to related grapes, styles and pairings.
Define an entry reference and a premium reference so Taurasi has a commercial path.
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Denominations that compete in guest perception or a similar segment.
Common mistakes
Suggested pairings
Frequently asked questions
Connected library
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