Mastroberardino
Taurasi Radici 2020
| Denomination | DOCG Taurasi |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Campania (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Aglianico |
| Aging | In barriques and oak barrels for about 24 months; at least 24 months of ageing in the bottle. |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Radici Taurasi by Mastroberardino is a still red wine that best enhances the Taurasi denomination and the Aglianico grape variety. It displays an intense ruby red colour and a complex aromatic profile, characterised by notes of cherry, violet and well-defined spiciness. On the palate, it is enveloping and elegant, supported by a solid structure and aromas of plum and wild strawberry. The perfect balance between its components ensures remarkable longevity, making it ideal for pairing with roasted meats and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from Irpinia and are the result of a careful blend of fruit grown in the estates of Montemarano and Mirabella Eclano. The vineyards are located at around four hundred and fifty metres above sea level, with optimal south-east and south-west exposures. The marked temperature variations typical of this area favour a slow and steady ripening of the grapes. The combination of the clay soils of Montemarano and the sandy loam soils of Mirabella Eclano gives the wine the structure and acidity needed to undergo significant ageing over time.
How it is produced
The manual harvest takes place between the end of October and the beginning of November. In the winery, red vinification is carried out with a long maceration on the skins at a controlled temperature, a fundamental process for the optimal extraction of colour and polyphenols. Subsequently, the wine matures in oak barrels for about twenty-four months, acquiring greater softness of the tannins. The production process concludes with bottle ageing for at least twenty-four months, which refines its structural depth and final elegance.
History and Curiosities
An emblem of the historic dedication of the Mastroberardino family, active in Irpinia since 1878, Radici is born from the union of fine grapes from the estates of Montemarano and Mirabella Eclano. The marked temperature variations of these terroirs favour the slow ripening of the pure Aglianico, giving the wine noble tannins and extraordinary longevity. This prestigious Taurasi DOCG, the result of constant viticultural research, boasts excellent ratings from the world’s leading critics, confirming itself as an authentic icon of elegance.
Awards
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2020
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2020
95/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2020
97/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2020
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2020
95/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1878
- Oenologist: Massimo Di Renzo
- Bottles produced: 1.700.000
- Hectares: 260
Ten generations have since then run the family business, amidst alternating fortunes, as always happens in the histories of long-standing family businesses. Read more
| Name | Mastroberardino Taurasi Radici 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Taurasi DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Aglianico |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Vendor | Mastroberardino |
| Story | History and Curiosities An emblem of the historic dedication of the Mastroberardino family, active in Irpinia since 1878, Radici is born from the union of fine grapes from the estates of Montemarano and Mirabella Eclano. The marked temperature variations of these terroirs favour the slow ripening of the pure Aglianico, giving the wine noble tannins and extraordinary longevity. This prestigious Taurasi DOCG, the result of constant viticultural research, boasts excellent ratings from the world’s leading critics, confirming itself as an authentic icon of elegance. |
| Origin | Montemarano and Mirabella Eclano (Avellino) |
| Climate | Average altitude 450 m a.s.l.; South-East and South-West exposures; high temperature range |
| Soil composition | Montemarano: clay soil; Mirabella Eclano: well-drained sandy loam soil |
| Cultivation system | Espalier with spur cordon pruning |
| Plants per hectare | 4000 |
| Yield per hectare | 5,000 kg/ha |
| Harvest | End of October, early November |
| Production technique | Classic red winemaking with long skin maceration at a controlled temperature |
| Wine making | Classic red vinification, long maceration with the skins at a controlled temperature. |
| Aging | In barriques and oak barrels for about 24 months; at least 24 months of ageing in the bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |