Classic Campania

A vertical tasting of Mastroberardino’s flagship red reveals consistency amid a century of change

Interior wide angle view of the Mastroberardino wine cellar, with a colorful antique fresco ceiling
The centuries-old Mastroberardino cellars showcase the winery's history with antique frescoes and other art installations. (Courtesy of Mastroberardino)

As the world of wine continues to expand, it is increasingly rare for a single name to be virtually synonymous with a region. Mastroberardino in southern Italy’s Campania is one of these singularities, a leader for the area and a go-to name for wine lovers seeking examples of Campania’s signature red wine, made from the Aglianico grape, from the Taurasi appellation. Read the story behind the wine, plus get senior editor Alison Napjus' scores and tasting notes from a retrospective vertical tasting of 20 vintages dating to 1928. 

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