Taurasi 1. History Taurasi is one of southern Italy’s most celebrated wines, hailing from the Campania region and crafted from the Aglianico grape. Often referred to as the “Barolo of the South,” Taurasi became Italy’s first DOCG wine from the south in 1993. Its history, however, dates back much further, with the Aglianico grape having been cultivated in Campania since ancient Roman times. The vineyards around the town of Taurasi, located in the province of Avellino, benefit