Tasting Note MASTROBERARDINO 2015 Radici Taurasi DENOMINATION AGEING Taurasi DOCG 24 months in French oak barriques and Slavonian casks. At least 24 months in the bottle before release ALCOHOL 14% TOTAL PROCUCTION About 120.000 bottles per year. GRAPE VARIETY Aglianico 100% NOTES Exemplary expression of Aglianico, this Taurasi is the main VINEYARD symbol of Irpinian culture and viticulture. Harvest after harvest, never to disappoint the expectations, Radici Taurasi preserves Montemarano and Mirabella Eclano the full-bodied structure and elegant personality that made it famous all over the world. SOIL Clay in Montemarano, sandy in Mirabella Eclano CHARACTERISTICS EXPOSURE Colour South-East in Montemarano, South-West in Mirabella Deep ruby red. ALTITUDE Bouquet 400 m a.s.l. on average Full, complex and intense, with notes of cherry, violet, wild berries and a distinctive spicy aroma. VINES PER HECTARE From 4.000 to 6.000 plants Taste Fascinating and elegant in the mouth. With flavors TRAINING SYSTEM of plum, black cherry, strawberry and intense spices. Shoulder with cordon spur pruning system FOOD PAIRINGS AGE OF VINEYARD Pairs well with roasted meats, spiced dishes and truffle. 15 years on average YIELD PER HECTARE About 60 quintals HARVEST End of October/Beginning of November VINIFICATION Selected vinification for each plot with long skins maceration at controlled temperature SEE REVIEWS ON NEXT PAGE 1 Profile Wine Group T: 416-598-0033 F: 416-598-2144 E: [email protected] Consignment Reviews Mastroberardino Taurasi Radici 2015 Rated 94, Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, April 30, 2019 “Fresh and focused, this elegant, medium- to full-bodied version features plush tannins married to ripe cherry and raspberry fruit. A subtle underpinning of loamy earth and an aromatic skein of saffron and spice unravels on the long finish. Drink now through 2029” 2 Profile Wine Group T: 416-598-0033 F: 416-598-2144 E: [email protected].