Wine "Mastro" Bianco, Campania IGT, 2014
Tasting Notes
Straw yellow.
The taste of wine - a fresh, harmonious, with notes of citrus, quince and balanced acidity.
The aroma is dominated by wine tones peony, pineapple, apple, peach.
The wine is suitable for most simple dishes from fish and seafood.
Interesting Facts
"Mastro" Bianco - dry white wine, which is made from grapes Falanghina, Fiano, Greco and Coda di Volpe. Falanghina - a white grape that grows in warm, dry climates. The name "Falanghina" supposedly comes from the Latin word "phalange" - an ancient method of growing this grape. Fiano - sort of Italian grapes grown in Campania, Sicily and Australia. This is a fairly ancient variety of historical records it is known that the Romans drank wine made from grapes Fiano. Greco - grape that comes from Greece. Coda di Volpe - sort of Italian white grapes that are grown in Campania.
"Mastro" Bianco is made from crops with vines, whose age is about 15 years. Yields - 9 tons with 1 hectare of land. Vineyards have a south-eastern exposure and are situated at an altitude of 350 meters above sea level. Harvesting is done in early October. The classic white varieties for vinification takes place in steel tanks at controlled temperature. Then the wine is aged in the bottle for at least 1 month.
Mastroberardino company founded in 1750, but was officially registered only in 1878, thanks to Angelo Mastroberardino. He also began to promote its brand. The first winery was built in Atripalda, in the heart of Irpinia. To date, had already had 10 generations of the family, survivors and recession and prosperity, but love and respect for the family business remained the same. Mastroberardino - a symbol of loyalty to tradition and technological progress in the area of Campania.
Old cellars Mastroberardino fully reflect the philosophy of the family. People from all over the world visit these places, admire the stunning paintings by eminent artists: Mary Mikotsi, Doina, Raffaele De Rosa, which is decorated with arches cellars Mastroberardino. Through these sites, you can immerse yourself in the peace and atmosphere of past times.
Producer's description
The Mastroberardino company was founded in 1750, but was officially registered only in 1878 thanks to Angelo Mastroberardino. He also began promoting his brand. The first winery was built in Atripalda, in the very center of Irpinia. To date, 10 generations of the family have changed, having experienced both recession and prosperity, but the love and respect for the family business has remained the same. Mastroberardino is a symbol of devotion to tradition and technological progress in the Campania region.
Mastroberardino's ancient cellars fully reflect the family's philosophy. People from all over the world visit these places and admire the stunning paintings of outstanding artists: Maria Mikotsi, Doina, Rafael de Rosa, which adorn the vaults of the Mastroberardino cellars. Thanks to these places you can immerse yourself in the silence and atmosphere of past times.
