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Mastroberardino is a historic winery located in Avellino, Campania, founded in 1878. The estate is widely recognized for its dedication to preserving and revitalizing indigenous southern Italian grape varieties, particularly Aglianico, Fiano di Avellino, and Greco di Tufo. Its flagship wine, Radici Taurasi, is produced from Aglianico grapes grown in the volcanic soils of the Taurasi DOCG. The winery remains a benchmark producer for traditional, terroir-driven wines of southern Italy.
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What grape varieties is Mastroberardino famous for preserving?
Mastroberardino is credited with single-handedly preserving indigenous southern Italian grapes like Aglianico, Fiano di Avellino, and Greco di Tufo. Long before modern wine trends, the estate championed these ancient varieties planted by the Greeks and Romans in Campania.
What is Mastroberardino's most famous wine?
Their flagship wine is Radici, a Taurasi DOCG made from 100% Aglianico grapes grown on volcanic soils. Often referred to as the "Barolo of the South," Radici is known for its intense tannins, dark fruit, and ability to age for decades.
Where is the Mastroberardino winery located?
The historic estate is headquartered in the town of Atripalda, located in the Campania region of southern Italy, just outside of Naples. They operate extensive underground cellars beneath the town, which are carved into the region's porous volcanic rock.
What happened to the Mastroberardino family business?
In the early 2000s, a split occurred in the family, leading Antonio Mastroberardino to found a separate venture called Terredora. The original Mastroberardino estate remains one of the most important and influential wineries in Italian history.
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