Mastroberardino Taurasi Radici Riserva 2006 750ml (750ml)

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Producer	Mastroberardino
Country	Italy
Region	Campania
Varietal	Aglianico
Vintage	2006
Sku	RD7949
Size	750ml

 

The 2006 Taurasi Radici Riserva is a profound, structured, and ageworthy wine that balances intensity with refinement. On the nose, it presents dark cherries, black plum, and wild berries layered with notes of tobacco leaf, leather, cocoa, anise, and the distinctive smoky-mineral imprint of Irpinia’s volcanic soils. The palate is full-bodied and powerful, marked by firm yet polished tannins and a vibrant acidity that supports its depth. Flavors of blackberry compote, espresso, balsamic herbs, and warm spices unfold with remarkable precision. Still youthful despite its years, the 2006 Riserva shows both concentration and finesse, promising decades of graceful evolution. The finish is long and resonant, echoing dried fruit, tar, and mineral earth in a symphony of persistence.

Mastroberardino, based in Atripalda in the heart of Campania, is synonymous with the rebirth and preservation of southern Italy’s indigenous grapes, particularly Aglianico. The estate’s flagship Taurasi Radici line has long stood as the benchmark for the appellation, showcasing both the power and elegance of this volcanic terroir. The Riserva bottling, made only in outstanding vintages, is the winery’s ultimate expression—sourced from top parcels, vinified with extended maceration, and aged for years in oak and bottle before release. Mastroberardino’s work with Taurasi has solidified its reputation as the “Barolo of the South,” proving its capacity for longevity and complexity.