Mastroberardino

In colour straw to golden yellow with greenish reflections. Fresh, pleasantly light scent of broom, well structured, pleasant acidity and very full-bodied on the palate with a delicate bitter note at the end, reminiscent of pomegranates. SUPERIORE.DE

A wine with a prestigious name and a pretty legend: God wept when he found a corner of heaven stolen from Lucifer and where his tears fell, the Lacryma Christi vine grew. The extraordinary power of the area around Vesuvius, where lava fights in the volcanic rock, produces this wonderful wine. SUPERIORE.DE

The Aglianico Irpinia impresses with an immense perfume fullness of intense aromas of red fruits, herbs and delicate balsamic notes. The taste is warm and full, with rich fruit tones spiced with a hint of liquorice. An Aglianico that is already very accessible in young years. SUPERIORE.DE

Delicate rosé, aromatic vinous scent with notes of roses, violets and undergrowth. Fresh on the palate with fine acidity, soft and a slightly salty note. A wine which does not hide its volcanic origin and which is a pleasure to drink. SUPERIORE.DE

"If you’ve never experienced an Aglianico Rosato, then pull up a chair. The 2019 Lacrimarosa from Mastroberardino displays both sweet and savory tones on the bouquet, as ripe strawberry and roses give way to savory herbs, Indian spice, and white smoke. Soft textures envelope the palate in ripe fruits, showing more melon now than red fruit, but with a penetrating zing of vibrant acids which motivate the experience and expose the senses to salty minerals. On the finish, we return to the strawberry spectrum, along with alluring inner florals that seem to go on and on and on." Vinous

A wine with a prestigious name and a pretty legend: God wept when he found a corner of heaven stolen from Lucifer and where his tears fell, the Lacryma Christi vine grew. Independent, full of character, immensely drinkable wine from the foot of Vesuvius. SUPERIORE.DE

Beautiful floral and a scent of pineapple and peach, sage and thyme. Equally dynamic is the slightly mineral taste. The Morabianca also shows the great class of the producer! SUPERIORE.DE

"Dried peaches, cooked apples and some spiced pears on the nose. Stones, too. Full-bodied and very dry falanghina with flavors of dried limes, dried thyme and lemon zest." James Suckling

Impressive the aromatic Fiano with the scent of white peaches, the firm, slightly mineral taste and the characteristic afterplay. SUPERIORE.DE

What could be better for the italophile white wine lover than a Greco di Tufo and, what is more, from the hands of the esteemed Piero Mastroberardino. Inviting the scent of white peaches, melon and citrus fruits. Generous and typical taste, soft and mineral, but not heavy - carried by a controlled lively acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

Re di More is an intense Aglianico that combines richness and harmony in the most beautiful way. Aromas of dried fruit, leather, tobacco and spices are perfectly interwoven with fruit, acidity and tannin. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aglianico class sings out. Massive grip of tannins without that much concentration or obvious oak influence. Correct and a good introduction to the variety." Jancis Robinson

"The 2018 Aglianico Re di More leads off with a burst of ripe blackberry preserves, complemented by a whiff of cinnamon and confectioners’ sugar. On the palate, soft textures usher in ripe fruits contrasted by saline-minerals over a core of vibrant acids and spice. The finish is long, leaning more toward the savory side, as tart red and black fruits come together with sour citrus, creating a cheek-puckering expression, as hints of youthful tannins linger on. From the bouquet, you expect a blockbuster; yet instead, the palate delivers a pure and zesty expression of Aglianico." Vinous

"Made with fruit from a single vineyard of Antonio Mastroberardino’s pre-phylloxera clone vines on the Mirabella estate, Piero Mastroberardino calls this wine a ‘baby’ Radici. Matured in small oak barrels, deep and brooding in colour, with a lifted floral perfume and hints of spice on the nose. Retains the classic Aglianico lightness on the finish." Decanter

Mastroberardino makes a special effort with the old grape variety Fiano. It was already cultivated by the Romans, who called it Vitis apiana because of its special attraction to bees (apis). It gives rise to a wine - straw yellow and wonderfully aromatic with a spicy honey and nut bouquet. The characteristic taste is very harmonious. SUPERIORE.DE

"Exotic-fruit, pear and white-spring-flower aromas mingle together with a delicate whiff of smoke. The savory, vibrant palate features white stone fruit, lemon drop and a hint of honeyed almond alongside tangy acidity. A saline note adds depth." Wine Enthusiast

"The 2019 Fiano di Avellino Radici is remarkably fresh and vibrant, showing ripe pear with hints of mango. A whiff of smoky florals evolve as the Radici sweeps across the senses with grace, displaying flavors of ripe orchard fruits, then savory hints of sage and minerals. The finish is long and fresh, neatly framed by a twang of residual acids with a saline quality, which begs for another sip." Vinous

"The lemons, lemon grass and dried peaches are embracing on the nose, following through to the palate with a creamy texture and a long, precise finish. Nicely focused." James Suckling

Generously his Bouquet of yellow peaches and aniseed. Ripe, yet incredibly fresh fruit on the palate, very harmonious and varied. In the long final we discover, besides a mineral note, a delicate touch of caramel, very nice interpretation of a Greco di Tufo. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2019 Greco di Tufo Novaserra is savory to the core, with notes of dusty florals, exotic spice, and young pear up front. With time in the glass, it gains richness, taking on green citrus and a hint of hazelnut. On the palate, I’m finding this Greco to have a fresh and vibrant display, soothing the senses with ripe, citrus-tinged apple, while stimulating acids and minerals build through the long and zesty finish." Vinous

"White spring blossom, exotic fruit and peach aromas shape the enticing nose. It's savory and medium in weight, doling out Meyer lemon, honeydew melon and ripe yellow apple before a tangy saline finish. Bright acidity lifts the juicy flavors." Wine Enthusiast

"Aromas of honeydew melon, crushed stones, thyme, and dried peaches follow through to a full body with a dense palate and lots of white pepper and spice on the finish. Very typical." James Suckling

A very special wine made from overripe and strictly selected Aglianico grapes, which grow on Mastroberardino's south facing vineyards. The Taurasi is aged in oak barrels for two years and rests in the bottle for one year. A wine with a fascinating personality, strength and a very high storage potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Mid ruby. Grilled meat, nutty spice and smoke, with overripe red-cherry fruit beneath. Focused, ripe red-cherry fruit on the palate, with precision of fine-grained, fairly firm tannins. Precise, direct and linear, but by no means simple, carrying smoky, saline, rocky mineral savoury layers. Long. Classy." Jancis Robinson

"Fresh and focused, this elegant, medium- to full-bodied version features plush tannins married to ripe cherry and raspberry fruit. A subtle underpinning of loamy earth and an aromatic skein of saffron and spice unravels on the long finish." Wine Spectator

"Fully saturated ruby. Aromas of woodsy underbrush and red cherry, plus a dusting of crushed stones and red flowers. Refined and perfectly balanced on the palate, conveying a seamless quality to the dark and red fruit flavors. Finishes very pure and long with mineral accents. Lovely." Vinous

"The Mastroberardino 2015 Taurasi Radici is a dark and savory wine with thickly stacked aromas of black fruit, tar, licorice and campfire ash. This is a baritone Taurasi from a warm and sunny vintage that boasts concentrated and rich flavors as a result. Despite the evident power you get here, Taurasi has a beautiful manner of staying focused and sharp nonetheless. This wine demonstrates that quality very nicely." Robert Parker

"I love the spicy and lifted notes here of caramelized orange peel, dried meat, blackcurrants, pomegranate, sea urchin and bark. A seamless and wonderfully elegant, medium-bodied palate follows with finely grained tannins and loads of floral undertones. This wine is all about transparency and subtlety. Best Radici in years." James Suckling