“Naturalis Historia” Taurasi Riserva DOCG 2016

Mastroberardino | Campania
Mastroberardino S.p.A. | Via Manfredi 75/81 | IT 83042 Atripalda

The grapes for the rare Naturalis Historia come from a 50-year-old vineyard located 400 metres above sea level with deep, sandy soils of volcanic origin in Mirabella. Deep, sparkling dark red colour. Redcurrant, sweet spices and aromas of dark plums and red cherries on the nose. Perfectly structured on the palate with well-balanced pressure and a full body that is never broad, but fresh, supple and very agile, leading to a harmonious, long-lasting final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark, rich ruby red colour. On the nose with a noble use of wood, ripe, dark berry fruit, undergrowth, some dates, with an aftertaste of lightly roasted malt. On the palate with a fruit-accentuated entry, then balanced and very clear, with wonderful juiciness, spans a wide arc, present tannin, with pressure, long juicy return, wonderful Aglianico!" Falstaff

"Tobacco and ash give way to shaved cedar, cinnamon sticks and dried blueberries as the 2016 Taurasi Riserva Naturalis Historia blossoms. It is texturally deep and velvety, with a sweet and sour interplay of red and black fruits elevated by vibrant acidity and a black pepper tinge toward the close. The 2016 finishes long and potent, leaving fine-grained tannins that gently tug at the palate as inner earth ones and nuances of blood orange linger on and on. The 2016 is a fabulous vintage for Naturalis Historia that should enjoy a long and open drinking window." Vinous

"Now showing Riserva status, the Mastroberardino 2016 Taurasi Riserva Naturalis Historia is a beautifully elegant wine that is slightly dialed back in terms of intensity, making for very pleasurable and elegant results. The wine initially shows dark fruit and dried cherry, but the bouquet pivots to sweet oak, tobacco, barbecue smoke and campfire ash. Naturalis Historia is quite refined and nuanced, and it offers a very carefully polished and long finish. This is a vintage worthy of your cellar collection." Wine Advocate

"A wide spectrum of aromas here, ranging from crushed blackcurrants and raisins to toasted nuts, roasting herbs and black licorice. Full-bodied with fine-grained fruit and oak tannins that expand together with the fruit through the long, long finish. Loads going on here, but it’s all in balance and never heavy. Super aglianico that’s delicious to drink even now, but will age beautifully." James Suckling

13012716 · 0,75 l · 64,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping9 units available