” and there was not the least awkwardness to the transition (although for now this vintage looks to have rewarded selection at least marginally over block picking)

elegance and grace

earth and sauvage hints add considerable depth to the dark berry fruit and cassis aromas

This is a big step up in quality with very ripe

This is not a long-distance runner

Mastroberardino, Taurasi Radici other_regions ” and there was notIn 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