ProducerTaurasi
Mastroberardino
マストロベラルディーノ
The guardian of ancient Campanian viticulture and Taurasi legend.
The historic Campanian producer who preserved Aglianico, Fiano, and Greco when others planted international varieties, making benchmark Taurasi Radici and Fiano.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for wine enthusiasts who value historical significance, indigenous Italian varieties, and structured wines that pair exceptionally well with rich, savory dishes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is Mastroberardino considered the savior of Campanian wine?
- Mastroberardino is credited with saving indigenous varieties like Fiano, Greco, and Aglianico from near extinction. When other producers switched to international grapes after WWII, ninth-generation Antonio Mastroberardino — nicknamed 'The Grape Archaeologist' — researched and replanted these ancient vines.
- What is the flagship wine of Mastroberardino?
- The flagship wine is Taurasi, a powerful and age-worthy red made primarily from Aglianico grown on volcanic soils in Irpinia. Its 'Radici' bottling is one of Italy's most celebrated reds and is often called the 'Barolo of the South.'
- Do Mastroberardino wines pair well with Japanese cuisine?
- Yes. Their white wines, Fiano di Avellino and Greco di Tufo, have the acidity and mineral structure to complement delicate seafood, tempura, and umami-rich Japanese dishes, while Taurasi suits sukiyaki and grilled wagyu.
- When was Mastroberardino founded?
- The Mastroberardino family has made wine in Campania since settling in Atripalda in 1747, and the present-day winery was formally founded in Avellino in 1878 by Angelo Mastroberardino, making it an 11-generation family estate.
- What is Villa dei Misteri?
- Villa dei Misteri is Mastroberardino's archaeological viticulture project that recreates ancient Roman wine from vines cultivated within the excavated ruins of Pompeii, grown and harvested using techniques inferred from Roman-era evidence.