Taurasi is a town and municipality located in the province of Avellino within the Campania region of southern Italy. Historically, the area was part of Samnium during antiquity. The name of the town likely originates from the Latin word Taurus, evolving over time from Taurasos to Taurasia before reaching its current form.
The municipality is primarily recognized for its production of red wine, which shares the name Taurasi. This wine is produced using a blend of Aglianico grapes along with Piedirosso and Barbera varieties.