Once again there are plenty of floral characteristics adding a touch of elegance to the otherwise distinctly earthy and gamy aromas of dark currant and plum

it’s by no means dilute or lacking in flavor authority

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

” 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)

all trimmed in an overt stoniness that continues onto the bigger and more obviously concentrated flavors that carry better depth and length on the beautifully balanced if moderately austere finish

Mastroberardino, Taurasi Radici other_regions Once again there are plentyIn 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