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“Radici” Fiano di Avellino DOCG
Radici means ‘roots’ in Italian, which signifies Mastroberardino’s devotion to safeguarding the indigenous
varieties of ancient Irpinia. The grape Fiano was known in antiquity as “apiana” as it was noticed that bees
had a particular affinity for this vine. A rare vine traditionally found near hazelnut orchards, Fiano d’Avellino
appears to have adopted some of these notes into its flavor profile. The label reproduces a detail from a
painting by Micozzi, which adorns the vaults of Mastroberardino’s refined cellars.
“Neroametà” Aglianico Campania IGT
Neroametà is a white wine from black grapes, which represents the Mastroberardino family’s passion
for Campania’s noble Aglianico grape as well as that grape variety’s tremendous versatility. Neroametà
is produced from 100% Aglianico grapes that undergo a fermentazione in bianco—a fermentation
typically used for white wines: the skins are removed shortly after pressing and fermentation takes
place in stainless steel at low temperature. After fermentation the wine refines for about 10 months sur
lies with another 6 months in bottle.
“Lacrimarosa” Rosato Irpinia DOC
The name Lacrimarosa comes from the method of gently pressing the grapes in order to give the wine
a slight pink color and a beautiful range of aromas and flavors. Made from 100% Aglianico grapes, this
wine is vinified and then aged in stainless steel tanks.
“Mastro” Aglianico Campania IGT
Made from 100% Aglianico grapes, this wine is vinified in stainless steel and then spends a few months
in wood.
Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso DOC
The name of this wine is rooted in a legend. According to the story, God cried when he found a corner
of Heaven stolen by Lucifer and where his tears fell, there grew the grapes that make Lacryma Christi,
translated as “tears of Christ.” Made from 100% Piedirosso grapes grown in volcanic soil near Mount
Vesuvius and fermented in stainless steel, this is a unique red wine that is youthful, but substantial.