Mastroberardino, Taurasi Radici other_regions Soft reduction shaves the top

Soft reduction shaves the top notes from the nose of mostly white orchard fruit

This is lovely but note well that at least moderate patience will be required

Such a great style of port

though to be honest

The aromas accelerate slowly and grow evenly in power and intensity after a few quick swirls of the glass

Mastroberardino, Taurasi Radici other_regions Soft reduction shaves the topIn 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