The Mastroberardino family is largely responsible for putting Taurasi on the world wine map as well as preserving the region's culture by identifying and preserving its oldest grape varietals through DNA testing. Established in the late 19th century, this family winery was instrumental in the establishment of the region's DOCG status and was the first to export Taurasi wines to other countries. It is no wonder that this dedicated and passionate family crafts wines that are benchmarks for the region's other wine producers. The winery's cuvées have garnered numerous high ratings from the wine press as well as a small but very fervent legion of fans from around the world.  A bottle of Taurasi crafted by the Mastroberardinos is a little piece of southern Italian history.

Check out the press on today's feature!

95 Points, Vinous:
"The 2019 Taurasi Radici is impossible to ignore, mixing cloves with incense, crushed stones, and dried black cherries. This is saturating and intense, with a silken textural wave that ushers in masses of tart wild berry fruits and spices, all carried by a stream of vibrant acidity. It finishes long and youthfully tense, with a mineral tinge that lingers along with notes of black licorice and a sour cranberry crunch...It’s a drop-dead classic...It will easily continue to impress for the next two decades or more...Mastroberardino remains a reference point producer in the region, with its eyes firmly set on the future." (03/24)

95 points, James Suckling:
"95 Points, James Suckling: "Vivid dark ruby color, with aromas of blueberry jelly, earth, black truffles, toasted pepper, and chocolate. Velvety on the palate, with juicy acidity, a full body, and very good fruit concentration. Great complexity and polish in the finish. Drink or hold." (4/30/24)