LLS Portfolio Book 2015

Radici Fiano di Avellino DOCG Radici means ‘roots’ in Italian, which signifies Mastroberardino’s devotion to safeguarding the indigenous varieties of ancient Irpinia. This particular wine is sourced from a single, open-terraced vineyard that is home to some of the highest altitude vines in the zone. A rare vine traditionally found near hazelnut orchards, Fiano appears to have adopted some of these notes into its flavor profile. It produces a wine that is aromatically complex, refined, and long.

Radici Taurasi DOCG Radici Taurasi is Mastroberardino’s flagship wine. Although first released in 1928, the wine became known as, Radici , which translates as ‘roots’ in 1986. This classic red is the result of painstaking research into exposure, chemical and physical characteristics of this region’s unique volcanic terroir and topography. Made from 100% Aglianico, and sourced from the Mirabella Eclano vineyard where vine age averages 30 years, Radici Taurasi is one of the most superb expressions of this ancient terroir.

Radici Taurasi Riserva DOCG First produced in 1986, the Radici Taurasi Riserva is the result of painstaking research into the chemical and physical characteristics of the Montemarano vineyard. The idea was to fully understand the environment in which the roots (or “radici” in Italian) grow. This sets the benchmark for Aglianico in southern Italy. Made from 100% Aglianico grapes and is aged in oak for 30 months, with an additional aging of 48 months in the bottle to give it a refined and elegant taste.

Radici Riserva “Antonio” The 2008 vintage of Mastroberardino’s Radici Taurasi Riserva is dedicated to, and named for, Antonio Mastroberardino who passed away in 2014 at the age of 86. Antonio’s legacy is visionary in all corners of the wine world. Most striking about Mastroberardino is his vision that the native grapes of Campania, like Aglianico, could be made into truly world-class wines. Visionary perhaps, yet more in the truest sense: forward-thinking. Radici Antonio Taurasi Riserva is the ultimate testament to this philosophy and vision.

Redimore Irpinia Aglianico DOC This wine is named after an ancient mulberry tree located in the the family estate of Mirabella Eclanum Radici Resort in the heart of the production of Taurasi DOCG. Made from 100% Aglianico grapes havested in October. The grapes are aged in French oak barriques for 12 months.

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WINES OF SOUTHERN ITALY