Radici Taurasi DOCG Riserva 2016 Cantine Mastroberardino

The Radici - Taurasi Riserva DOCG 2016 seduces the eye with an intense ruby ​​red color. An ample and complex aromatic bouquet opens up on the nose, inebriating with flavors of tobacco, spices, cherries, berries, plums and balsamic hints. In the mouth, this noble wine shows an enveloping and elegant character, with aromas of plum, bitter cherry, strawberry jam, black pepper and licorice. It goes perfectly with appetizers based on aged cheeses, truffles, porcini mushrooms and sausages, first courses with ragôut, second courses based on red meats, game, roasts and spicy dishes.

Radici - Taurasi Riserva DOCG 2016, the Quintessence of Aglianico di Taurasi

The first Radici harvest dates back to 1986, the result of a long and accurate research on the exposure, the chemical-physical composition and the layout of the land. This prestigious wine is the supreme representation of Irpinia enology, revealing a dense structure, a sophisticated aroma and a marked robustness.

Profile of the Wine

The Radici - Taurasi Riserva DOCG 2016 is a single variety wine, obtained 100% from Aglianico grapes. The vineyards, located in the upper part of the Montemarano vineyard, enjoy a south-east exposure and a clayey-limestone soil with a marked presence of skeleton. Located at an altitude of about 550 meters above sea level, the vines are trained using the espalier system with spurred cordon pruning. The planting density is 3,500 vines/ha with a yield of about 4500 kg/ha and 1.3 kg/vine.

Vinification and Aging

The vinification takes place according to the classic red method, with a long maceration on the skins (about 25 days) at a controlled temperature (22°C - 24°C). The wine is then aged in French oak barriques and Slavonian oak barrels for about 30 months, and subsequently aged in the bottle for at least 40 months. The result is a wine of great character and finesse, available in special formats of 1,500 lt, 3,000 lt and 5,000 lt.

Sensory Characteristics and Pairings

The Radici - Taurasi Riserva DOCG 2016 stands out for its intense ruby ​​red color and offers a broad and complex aromatic bouquet, rich in hints of tobacco, spices, cherry, berries, plum and balsamic notes. On the palate it is enveloping and elegant, with aromas of plum, bitter cherry, strawberry jam, black pepper and licorice. It goes perfectly with appetizers based on aged cheeses, truffles, porcini mushrooms and sausages, first courses with ragôut and dishes with meat-based sauces and long cooking, second courses based on red meats, game, roasts and spicy dishes. The ideal serving temperature is 18°C.

Aging Potential

This Taurasi Riserva DOCG 2016 has exceptional aging potential, being able to be stored and appreciated for 60 years and beyond, making it an ideal investment for wine lovers who want a long-lasting product with a remarkable gustatory evolution.< /p>