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Radici Taurasi DOCG 2013 W I N E D E S C R I P T I O N 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. A B O U T T H E V I N E Y A R D Mirabella Eclano, with a South-West exposure and a deep and sandy and well drained soil, and Montemarano with a South-East exposure and a clay soil. The altitude is on average of 450 m a.s.l. The training system is the espalier with cordon spur pruning system and the density of plantation is on average of 4,000 vines/hectare (about 1,600 vines/acre), with an yield of about 5,000 kg/ha (4,460 lbs/acre) and 1.3 kg/vine (2.87 lbs/vine). W I N E P R O D U C T I O N Vinification with long maceration on the skins at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks. Refines for 24 months in French oak barriques and Slavonian casks and at least 24 months in the bottle before release. T A S T I N G N O T E S This ruby-red wine has a full, complex spectrum of aromas, particularly of violet and blackberries. On the palate, it is full-bodied and mouth-filling, with persistent and elegant notes of plum, bitter cherry, strawberry jam and black pepper. F O O D P A I R I N G Radici Taurasi pairs flawlessly with roasted meats, larger game, spicy Middle Eastern dishes, truffles and aged, flavorful cheeses. V I N E Y A R D & P R O D U C T I O N I N F O Production area/appellation: Taurasi DOCG Vineyard name: The Irpinia region/The Montemarano and Mirabella Eclano vineyards Vineyard size: 40 acres Soil composition: Clay and Sand Training method: Cordon Spur-pruned Espalier Elevation: 1,485 feet Vines/acre: 1,600 Yield/acre: 2.0 tons Exposure: Southeastern / Southwestern Year vineyard planted: 1986 Harvest time: November P R O D U C E R P R O F I L E First vintage of this wine: 1986 as Radici label - 1878 as Taurasi Bottles produced of this wine: 60,000 Estate owned by: Piero Mastroberardino Winemaker: Massimo Di Renzo W I N E M A K I N G & A G I N G Total acreage under vine: 785 Varietal composition: 100% Aglianico Estate founded: 1878 Fermentation container: Stainless steel tanks Winery production: 2,400,000 Bottles Length of alcoholic fermentation: 10 days Region: Campania Fermentation temperature: 70-73 °F Country: Italy Maceration technique: Cold Soak Maceration, Racking, and Pumpovers Malolactic fermentation: Yes Type of aging container: Barriques and Barrels Size of aging container: 225 L-47 HL Age of aging container: 20% new Type of oak: French barriques and Slavonian casks Length of aging before bottling: 24 months Length of bottl©e 2a0g19in · gSe:lected & Imported by2 W4i nmeboown tInhcs., New York, NY · winebow.com A N A L Y T I C A L D A T A Alcohol: 13.5 % pH level: 3.5 Residual sugar: 0.3 g/L Acidity: 6.5 g/L Dry extract: 34.3 g/L.