What grows here
Taurano
6 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
In the province of Avellino, the small Campania municipality of Taurano, with its 1,403 inhabitants, plays a significant role in Italy's food and wine landscape. It is here that specific terroir contributes to six distinct protected denominations. Among these, Taurano is particularly vital for Irpinia DOC, a prestigious wine appellation encompassing 118 municipalities known for specific grape varietals thriving in this unique climate. Beyond wine, the municipality also falls within the zones for Campania IGT, Olio Campania IGP, and the renowned Penisola Sorrentina DOP olive oil. This concentration of protected origins underscores Taurano's distinct agricultural heritage, rooted deeply in its local environment.