Mastroberardino Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso 2023 (750ml) Canterbury

Mastroberardino Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso 2023 (750ml) CanterburyMastroberardino is the historic reference point producer of Taurasi in Campania. For decades, they have made rich, powerful, age worthy wines from Aglianico. Many consider their 1968s to be among the greatest Italian wines ever. They have a Barolo ish profile: alluring aromatics, high acidity, power, length, and endurance. But the grape and Taurasi's intensely volcanic soils give the wines a special twist. Blind, you might believe a Mastroberardino

The wines were then left on their lees until

cinnamon with savoury notes of caper and green olive are also present

The color is deep beet red with a waffle cone nose of concentrated cherry

this beauty offers a terrific perfume of ripe black raspberries

The Stonehorse wines are full of character like the teams of clydesdale horses that used to work the heavy clay soil at the Kaesler vineyard

blackberries and cassis

Tahitian vanilla

the Malet Roquefort family

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This is a perfect pairing with soft salty cheeses and nutty

roast lamb and herby meat marinade

mild tobacco and light balsamic notes