ProducerPuglia
Taurino
タウリーノ
Salento's benchmark Negroamaro producer since 1970.
Historic Salice Salentino producer, the late Cosimo Taurino collaborated with Severino Garofano to create the benchmark Notarpanaro and Patriglione Negroamaro.
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Who Is This For?
For those who love bold, traditional Italian reds and want to explore the authentic character of Puglia's native Negroamaro grape.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cosimo Taurino best known for?
- Cosimo Taurino is best known as a pioneer of high-quality Salice Salentino wines made from the Negroamaro grape, particularly its flagship Notarpanaro and Patriglione.
- When was the winery founded?
- The estate was founded in 1970 in Guagnano, in the heart of Salento, Puglia, by Cosimo Taurino; the Taurino family has grown grapes in the region for seven generations.
- What makes Notarpanaro and Patriglione special?
- Notarpanaro, first released in 1970, was Taurino's pioneering 100% Negroamaro wine, crafted with enologist Severino Garofano. Patriglione blends Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera from grapes harvested about 20 days later and partially dried before pressing, then aged 14 months in 225L barriques for added depth.
- Are Taurino wines suitable for aging?
- Yes. The structured tannins and concentration of wines like Patriglione and the Salice Salentino Riserva give them strong aging potential, often a decade or more.
- What food pairs well with Taurino wines?
- Their full-bodied Negroamaro-based reds pair beautifully with grilled and roasted meats, aged pecorino, and rich pasta dishes such as orecchiette with ragù; in Japanese cuisine they pair well with grilled unagi or soy-braised beef.