95 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "[$60 list] The 2016 Taurasi Radici is an elegant, feminine beauty that’s geared for many years of development in the cellar, showing an alluring, dark, and earthy expression up front, which blossoms into a display of citrus-tinged blackberries, rosy florals, and a hint of animal musk. It coats the palate in silky richness, ushering in polished black fruits, offset by cooling herbal and mineral tones, as round tannins slowly emerge. The finish is long, youthfully poised, and structured, staining the senses in dark fruits, along with hints of spiced citrus and crushed violets. What a gorgeous Taurasi this is, and it will only improve with cellaring. Drink: 2026-2040. (May 2020)"
94+ Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "This wine paints an authentic portrait of the Aglianico grape made according to family-honored traditions in the province of Avellino. The Mastroberardino 2016 Taurasi Radici reveals a unique combination of tart cherry fruit, savory smoke and campfire ash. You also get some candied orange peel, tilled earth and rusty nail. This vintage represents one of the most complete and balanced editions of the Taurasi Radici program that I have tasted in 20 years, and I look forward to tracking its bottle evolution. Drink: 2021-2035. (Aug 2021)"
93 points Wine & Spirits: "This is rich and layered, its dark berry flavors woven with notes of crunchy herbs, smoked meat and tobacco. Dense, schisty tannins keep the flavors taut as brisk acidity propels the wine to a balanced, iron-tinged finish. (Jun 2020)"
92 points Kerin O'Keefe (Wine Enthusiast): "Aromas of scorched earth, dried botanical herbs and baked plum form the nose along with whiffs of toasted nut. On the taut, structured palate, tightly knit, fine-grained tannins support dried cherry, licorice and tobacco. Drink 2024–2031. (Apr 2022)."
91 points Wine Spectator: "Fresh and minerally, this elegant, medium- to full-bodied version marries taut tannins in a fine, tense frame with well-meshed flavors of roasted fig, crushed black cherry, Earl Grey tea leaf and woodsy spice. Lightly floral on the racy finish. Best from 2022 through 2032. (Oct 2020)."
94+ Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "This wine paints an authentic portrait of the Aglianico grape made according to family-honored traditions in the province of Avellino. The Mastroberardino 2016 Taurasi Radici reveals a unique combination of tart cherry fruit, savory smoke and campfire ash. You also get some candied orange peel, tilled earth and rusty nail. This vintage represents one of the most complete and balanced editions of the Taurasi Radici program that I have tasted in 20 years, and I look forward to tracking its bottle evolution. Drink: 2021-2035. (Aug 2021)"
93 points Wine & Spirits: "This is rich and layered, its dark berry flavors woven with notes of crunchy herbs, smoked meat and tobacco. Dense, schisty tannins keep the flavors taut as brisk acidity propels the wine to a balanced, iron-tinged finish. (Jun 2020)"
92 points Kerin O'Keefe (Wine Enthusiast): "Aromas of scorched earth, dried botanical herbs and baked plum form the nose along with whiffs of toasted nut. On the taut, structured palate, tightly knit, fine-grained tannins support dried cherry, licorice and tobacco. Drink 2024–2031. (Apr 2022)."
91 points Wine Spectator: "Fresh and minerally, this elegant, medium- to full-bodied version marries taut tannins in a fine, tense frame with well-meshed flavors of roasted fig, crushed black cherry, Earl Grey tea leaf and woodsy spice. Lightly floral on the racy finish. Best from 2022 through 2032. (Oct 2020)."
| Product SKU | 702994 |
| Producer | Mastroberardino |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| SubRegion | Taurasi DOCG |
| Varietal | Other Red Wines |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 100% Aglianico |
| ABV | 13.5% |
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