Historic estates and founders
Mastroberardino
Campania - Irpinia
- Antonio refuses to abandon local grapes: After the damage caused by phylloxera and then war, Antonio Mastroberardino defended Irpinia’s grapes against the temptation of more productive varieties. His replanting work helped bring Aglianico, Fiano and Greco back to the forefront.
- “Radici”, the roots of Taurasi: Created with the 1986 harvest, “Radici” is the house’s leading red. The 2020 Taurasi brings together Aglianico from Montemarano and Mirabella Eclano: cherry, violet and plum accompany its enveloping, structured palate.
- Two whites, two characters: The “Radici” Fiano di Avellino comes from Santo Stefano del Sole:, it combines thyme, pear, hazelnut and citrus with breadth and acidity. “Novaserra”, a Greco di Tufo from Montefusco, combines apricot, pear, green almond and sage with a structured, savoury, fresh palate.