Mastroberardino Mastro Irpinia Aglianico 2020

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Mastroberardino’s Mastro Irpinia Aglianico is an introduction to one of southern Italy’s most noble and ancient grape varieties — grown in the volcanic highlands of Campania’s Irpinia, where Aglianico has been cultivated since the time of the Greeks and Romans. The 2020 vintage delivers a wine of genuine character and regional authenticity at an approachable entry point into the Mastroberardino portfolio.

Deep ruby-garnet in the glass, the nose is dark and expressive: black cherry, plum, and dried fig are layered with notes of tobacco, dark earth, volcanic minerality, and a hint of leather and dried herbs. On the palate, the wine is medium-full bodied with the firm, structured tannins and bright acidity that are Aglianico’s signature — a grape often called the “Barolo of the South” for its power, grip, and aging potential. The finish is long and savory, with lingering notes of dark fruit and spice.

Founded in 1878, Mastroberardino is the standard-bearer of Campanian winemaking — the family most responsible for preserving and championing the indigenous varieties of southern Italy through decades when international grapes dominated. The Mastro Irpinia is their calling card for the curious: a wine that opens the door to one of Italy’s most exciting and underexplored wine regions. Pair with lamb ragù, grilled sausages, aged Caciocavallo, or a slow-cooked Neapolitan ragù.