Mastroberardino, Taurasi Radici Vintage:2019 roasted almonds and honeysuckle

roasted almonds and honeysuckle

sub-regional introduction to the range is consistently and strikingly savoury

it lacks complexity and the finish is slightly attenuated

fine yet present tannins

Mastroberardino, Taurasi Radici Vintage:2019 roasted almonds and honeysuckleIn the bottle with the black label, the Mastroberardino 2019 Taurasi Radici is a brambly and intense wine with dark fruit, resin and petroleum jelly. Those tertiary tones have taken hold for sure, but the mouthfeel is graciously not too heavy or thick. Texturally, it remains light on its feet, with hints of cumin, spice and dried berry fruit. This is an ample release of 75,000 bottles that to me has more depth and verticality compared to the two