Mastroberardino - Radici Taurasi Riserva 2016
The Mastroberardino family has been farming grapes and producing wine since the mid-18th century, dating back 10 generations. The family settled in the town of Atripalda in 1878, in the district of Irpinia, at a time when the royal House of Bourbon still occupied the land. Antonio Mastroberardino, a member of the 9th generation, brought the winery international recognition even though his career was initially mired in hardship. Returning home after WWII, Antonio found his family’s estate in ruins as a 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. While many other Italian winemakers chose to cultivate international grapes at the time, Antonio wanted to preserve Campania’s winemaking tradition and resuscitate its indigenous grapes–a decision that has shaped all Campanian wine production since.
The family estates are all located in Irpinia, covering three DOCG production areas: Greco di Tufo, Fiano di Avellino, and Taurasi. Neighbouring the Mediterranean, Irpinia is bordered by the foothills of the Apennine Mountains, making this a pre-Alpine region. A continental climate promotes cold, snowy winters and the high elevation, around 300-600 meters above sea level, results in large temperature shifts from day to night. Ideally situated, Irpinia is protected from rain and frost by the mountain and the elevation protects against humidity found in the lower valleys and rivers.
Mastroberardino‘s vineyards cover 14 estates across Campania, totalling 785 acres. It is dedicated to sustainable agriculture and has adopted organic management in the vineyard. Mastroberardino has been working to isolate native yeasts, with the goal of producing high quality wines that are a true reflection of their place of origin. Historically, this has always been Mastroberardino’s main mission, the protection of traditional wine values of the area while pursuing at the same time innovation and a modern interpretation of its own wines. This synthesis is the ideal blend of ancient style and character together with the most innovative and high quality technologies.
Mastroberardino wines are exceptional and age well: even their entry level Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio can taste fresh after 30 years in the cellar.
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The Mastroberardino family has been farming grapes and producing wine since the mid-18th century, dating back 10 generations. The family settled in the town of Atripalda in 1878, in the district of Irpinia, at a time when the royal House of Bourbon still occupied the land. Antonio Mastroberardino, a member of the 9th generation, brought the winery international recognition even though his career was initially mired in hardship. Returning home after WWII, Antonio found his family’s estate in ruins as a 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. While many other Italian winemakers chose to cultivate international grapes at the time, Antonio wanted to preserve Campania’s winemaking tradition and resuscitate its indigenous grapes–a decision that has shaped all Campanian wine production since.
The family estates are all located in Irpinia, covering three DOCG production areas: Greco di Tufo, Fiano di Avellino, and Taurasi. Neighbouring the Mediterranean, Irpinia is bordered by the foothills of the Apennine Mountains, making this a pre-Alpine region. A continental climate promotes cold, snowy winters and the high elevation, around 300-600 meters above sea level, results in large temperature shifts from day to night. Ideally situated, Irpinia is protected from rain and frost by the mountain and the elevation protects against humidity found in the lower valleys and rivers.
Mastroberardino‘s vineyards cover 14 estates across Campania, totalling 785 acres. It is dedicated to sustainable agriculture and has adopted organic management in the vineyard. Mastroberardino has been working to isolate native yeasts, with the goal of producing high quality wines that are a true reflection of their place of origin. Historically, this has always been Mastroberardino’s main mission, the protection of traditional wine values of the area while pursuing at the same time innovation and a modern interpretation of its own wines. This synthesis is the ideal blend of ancient style and character together with the most innovative and high quality technologies.
Mastroberardino wines are exceptional and age well: even their entry level Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio can taste fresh after 30 years in the cellar.
