2012 Mastroberardino Aglianico 'Radici' Riserva, Campania

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2012 Mastroberardino Aglianico 'Radici' Riserva, CampaniaFor decades fine Italian wine was commonly thought to be relegated to the northern half of the country. Many reasons contributed to this but it was not for lack of distinctive terroirs capable of producing captivating, unique wines. In the 1960's the Campanian landscape for winegrowers was shifting towards International grape varietals as they were desperate to sell anything. Fortunately, the story of Campania's historic grape varietals and legendary

an ideal vineyard site abundant in schist-rich galestro soils to the southeast of the town of Montalcino

taking over the house in 1971

hand-harvesting

which is vinified as whole clusters

as well as 20 additional acres of Vin de Pays vineyards on the plateau

Saturated ruby-red

It features notes of vanilla

showing incredible poise

It has plenty of mountain structure and minerality as well as beautiful black and blue-tinged fruits

After fermentation

a long-term vision and scientific knowledge and analysis

The soft mousseux leaves a pleasant feeling on the palate