Mastroberardino
Riserva Radici Taurasi Aglianico
Such a big wine with shoulders meant to last for decades. When compared to Fuedi San Gregorio - Radici has more new oak and spice with softer tannins. My new man crush.
Such a big wine with shoulders meant to last for decades. When compared to Fuedi San Gregorio - Radici has more new oak and spice with softer tannins. My new man crush.
Apr 4th, 2021This is one for the cellar, but there are so many beautiful things going on already. Nose is piquant tamarind, orange zest, tart cherries, star anise and hints of tar, varnish and grape leaves. In the mouth it’s electric; tannic and surprisingly light-framed, with loads of cherries around an intense acid core. Wild and elegant. So young but it’s already thrilling to drink.
This is one for the cellar, but there are so many beautiful things going on already. Nose is piquant tamarind, orange zest, tart cherries, star anise and hints of tar, varnish and grape leaves. In the mouth it’s electric; tannic and surprisingly light-framed, with loads of cherries around an intense acid core. Wild and elegant. So young but it’s already thrilling to drink.
Oct 15th, 2020Now THIS is what I want out of an Italian red. Balsamic, figs, dried cherries and tar on the nose. More the same on the tongue plus some leathery notes. And some lilacs! It is lithe yet thick, like a violet colored lightweight down comforter it will keep you warm. I poured a glass and am going to try again in an hour or so.......okay I’m coming back to it now almost two hours after. The VA has blown off more which is both good and bad depending how you look at it. Oddly the fruit seems fresher. And more. More plush ripe fruit. I’m into this but I fear it’s age made it fall off a bit faster than I surmised.
Now THIS is what I want out of an Italian red. Balsamic, figs, dried cherries and tar on the nose. More the same on the tongue plus some leathery notes. And some lilacs! It is lithe yet thick, like a violet colored lightweight down comforter it will keep you warm. I poured a glass and am going to try again in an hour or so.......okay I’m coming back to it now almost two hours after. The VA has blown off more which is both good and bad depending how you look at it. Oddly the fruit seems fresher. And more. More plush ripe fruit. I’m into this but I fear it’s age made it fall off a bit faster than I surmised.
1 person found it helpfulMay 2nd, 2018Light floral nose, toasted vanilla bean, blackberry, black cherry. Nice full tannins.
Light floral nose, toasted vanilla bean, blackberry, black cherry. Nice full tannins.
1 person found it helpfulAug 12th, 2016Delicate. Tanins have softened. Nose of light plum and leather. Medium to full body. Complexity with layers of tastes.
Delicate. Tanins have softened. Nose of light plum and leather. Medium to full body. Complexity with layers of tastes.
Nov 15th, 2024Very nice on the nose with plenty of layers. Sour cherries, black tea, tobacco, tomatoe leaf, rocks, violets. Very tannic and acidic finish.
Very nice on the nose with plenty of layers. Sour cherries, black tea, tobacco, tomatoe leaf, rocks, violets. Very tannic and acidic finish.
Sep 11th, 2024Slow opening, notes of jam, pepper, red fruit, leathery
Slow opening, notes of jam, pepper, red fruit, leathery
Aug 5th, 2024