Campania's most important red wine DOCG and one of Italy's most underappreciated great reds — the Calore River valley in the Campanian Apennines producing 100% Aglianico of extraordinary structure, mineral depth, and longevity. Taurasi is Italy's 'Barolo of the South' — sharing Barolo's thick skins, elevated tannins, high acidity, and exceptional aging potential (the finest examples develop over 20-30 years). The volcanic, clay, and limestone soils of the Irpinia hills at 400-700m elevation create ideal conditions for Aglianico's late ripening (harvested in November, long after most Italian reds). The DOCG requires a minimum of 3 years aging (4 for Riserva).
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | Outstanding Taurasi vintage; Aglianico from Campanian Apennine volcanic clay showed extraordinary dark fruit concentration and the region's characteristic iron-mineral structure. |
| 2021 | — | Classic vintage; Irpinia hills' altitude preserved freshness in warm Italian conditions; Aglianico of excellent structure and dark cherry depth. |
| 2020 | — | Benchmark year; Mastroberardino Radici and Feudi di San Gregorio both produced wines of historic quality; Taurasi's 'Barolo del Sud' reputation confirmed internationally. |
| 2019 | — | Greatest Taurasi vintage of the modern era; Aglianico of legendary iron-mineral concentration and 30-year aging potential; DOCG prices rose dramatically. |
| 2018 | — | Warm vintage producing generous Taurasi of good concentration; volcanic clay soils retained structure; accessible with 5 years but rewards patience over 15. |