Mastroberardino, Taurasi Radici Vintage:2019 detracts from the overall appeal

detracts from the overall appeal

followed by waves of cassis and boysenberry fruit

more primary

with gritty tannins and bright acidity

later accompanied by liquorice and graphite

Mastroberardino, Taurasi Radici Vintage:2019 detracts from the overall appealIn 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