Wine Mastroberardino, More Maiorum DOCG 2008
Tasting Notes
Colomenno yellow color with golden reflections.
Sea Mayorum 2008 has a well-balanced acidity and juicy, refreshing taste, in which the notes of apricot, orange peel and minerals are replaced by tones of roasted hazelnuts typical Fiano grape, developing in a long, buttery aftertaste.
Complex flavor reveals hints of spices, which are complemented by seductive shades of honey and acacia.
The wine goes well with delicate fish dishes, pasta with seafood, white meat, vegetable risotto and cheeses (especially Buffalo mozzarella).
Interesting Facts
Mastroberardino family has long been part of the Italian winemaking tradition and culture. Today, the production company based in Artipalda, heart of the wine region of Irpinia, where it is still preserved ancient wine cellars. According to sources, in the middle of the 18th century, one of the descendants of Berardino, in winemaking, received the professional title "master". Since then, the family had already had 10 generations.
Mayorum Sea - one of the finest wines Mastroberardino, which is the best expression of the varieties Fiano. It embodies a return to the traditions, as translated from the Latin name of the wine is "respect for the traditions of their ancestors." Wine created by a unique technology, which includes a slow fermentation, which was originally made in steel tanks and then in new French oak barriques at 15-16S. Deserves special attention and exposure Sea Mayorum since wine matures 6 months in oak, and then another 30 months has been developing in the bottle.
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.
