COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2008
GRAPE
Aglianico
PRODUCER
Mastroberardino
REGION
Campania
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Radici Taurasi Riserva Antonio 2008 is a distinguished Italian red wine from the Taurasi DOCG appellation in Campania. This specific bottling serves as a tribute to Antonio Mastroberardino, a significant figure in the revival and elevation of Irpinian and Campanian winemaking. The Mastroberardino family has a winemaking legacy spanning centuries and is recognized for preserving and promoting the unique wines of Irpinia, working with ancient native varietals like Aglianico. The wine's distinctiveness lies in its tribute nature and its origin from the Taurasi DOCG, a region known for its structure and aging potential.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€1899
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A tribute to Antonio Mastroberardino, a visionary winemaker.
Fact 02
Taurasi DOCG is known as the 'Barolo of the South'.
Fact 03
Aglianico is a late-ripening grape, often harvested in November.
Fact 04
This wine received 98 points from Decanter Magazine.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Radici Taurasi Riserva Antonio 2008 is produced from 100% Aglianico grapes. As a Taurasi DOCG Riserva, it adheres to strict aging requirements, necessitating a minimum of four years of total aging, with at least eighteen months in wooden barrels. Aglianico, a late-ripening varietal often harvested in November, thrives in the volcanic soils of Campania. The winemaking approach emphasizes the preservation of the region's viticultural heritage while employing techniques that allow for the development of complex wines with significant aging potential.
