Mastroberardino - Taurasi Radici 1985
Mastroberardino is located in Provincia di Avellino, in the Campania region, Italy. The Mastroberardino family has been farming grapes and producing wine since the mid-18th century, dating back 11 generations. It was 9th generation, Antonio Mastroberardino, who brought the winery international recognition, but his career was initially mired in hardship. Returning home after WWII, Antonio found his family's estate in ruins; the result of war, economic depression, phylloxera, and neglect. Determined to rebuild and grow his family's business, he began a comprehensive restoration project at the estate and vineyards. He spent the next few decades purchasing the best vineyards in Irpinia and greater Campania, where he dedicated plantings to three nearly extinct ancient Campanian grape varietals: Fiano, Greco and Aglianico.
Radici is a Taurasi DOCG made from Aglianico. The grapes are sourced from the two estate vineyards in Montemarano and Mirabella Eclano. Manual harvest takes place at the end of October and early November. The fermentation in stainless steel is followed by a long maceration period at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks. The wine is aged for 24 months in French oak barriques and Slavonian casks, followed by a minimum 24 months’ refinement in bottle. This Radici Taurasi has an aging potential of 50 years or more.
Grape variety: 100% Aglianico
