Mastroberardino Taurasi Radici Riserva 2007 750ml (750ml)

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Producer	Mastroberardino
Country	Italy
Region	Campania
Varietal	Aglianico
Vintage	2007
Sku	RD9505
Size	750ml

 

The 2007 Taurasi Radici Riserva is a bold and expressive interpretation of Aglianico, shaped by a warm vintage that delivered ripe fruit yet retained the variety’s hallmark backbone. The bouquet is layered with aromas of dark cherries, black plum, and dried figs, intertwined with leather, licorice, cedar, and a smoky volcanic minerality. On the palate, it shows commanding structure—full-bodied with firm, ripe tannins and balanced acidity that keeps the wine vibrant despite its richness. Flavors of blackberry, cocoa, tobacco, and Mediterranean herbs unfold in slow succession, with hints of tar and balsamic depth adding complexity. The finish is persistent and authoritative, underscoring both the wine’s power and its potential for long aging. This 2007 Riserva strikes a fine balance between the opulence of the vintage and the austerity of Taurasi’s volcanic terroir.

Mastroberardino, a cornerstone of Campania’s winemaking heritage, has been the guardian of indigenous grapes like Aglianico, Greco di Tufo, and Fiano di Avellino for over a century. Their Taurasi wines, particularly the Radici line, remain the benchmark for the appellation, marrying tradition with meticulous craftsmanship. The Riserva bottling represents the pinnacle of their production, crafted only in the finest vintages, with fruit from select hillside parcels in Montemarano and Mirabella Eclano. These sites’ volcanic soils and higher altitudes endow the wines with exceptional structure, minerality, and ageworthiness, allowing them to stand alongside Italy’s most noble reds.