"The nose is heavy with dark fruit and flowers, but edgier, slightly spicy aromas of graphite and pepper provide balance. On the palate, the fruit sweetens but is balanced by bitter dark chocolate, before an overwhelming earthiness arrives riding an avalanche of dusty tannins, and a rush of acid harkens back to the subtle metallic tang of the nose." - Wine Enthusiast
"On the nose of ripe cherries and dark wild berries, echo of violets, leather and undergrowth, very complex. Fresh and salty on the palate, with fine-grained and well-integrated tannin, lots of ripe fruit, long finish." - Falstaff
"Deep ruby red. Full, complex and intense, with notes of cherry, violet, wild berries and a distinctive spicy aroma. Fascinating and elegant in the mouth. With flavors of plum, black cherry, strawberry and intense spices.
An example of the best expression of Aglianico, this Taurasi is the main symbol of Irpinia culture and viticulture. Harvest after harvest, never disappointing expectations, Radici Taurasi preserves the full-bodied structure and elegant personality that made it famous all over the world.
Vinification with long maceration on the skins at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks. Refines for 24 months in French oak barriques and Slavonian casks and at least 24 months in the bottle before release." - Mastroberardino
Vegan-friendly
Sustainably-made
Qualifies for 10% discount in a straight dozen
