Taurasi Stilema reserve 2016 DOCG Single Wooden Box Mastroberardino

Taurasi Stilema Riserva 2016: the elegance of Aglianico signed by Mastroberardino

Taurasi Stilema Riserva 2016 DOCG by Mastroberardino is a Campanian red wine with great personality, capable of uniting depth, finesse, and a remarkable aging potential. Made from 100% Aglianico, it modernly interprets the classic style of great Taurasi, with an austere yet harmonious profile, designed for those seeking an authoritative wine that is also pleasant to drink.

Territory and wine style

This Taurasi DOCG comes from a selection of grapes harvested from several family sites, including Pietradefusi, Montemarano, Paternopoli, and Mirabella Eclano. These are different areas in terms of altitude, microclimate, and soils, an element that contributes to the wine's complexity and territorial identity. Manual harvesting takes place between the end of October and the first ten days of November, when Aglianico reaches the ideal ripeness to express structure, freshness, and aromatic richness. Aging in wood and then in bottle completes a wine designed to evolve over time without losing balance.

Tasting notes

In appearance, it presents a light ruby red, bright and transparent, with delicate reflections. The bouquet is wide and complex, with hints of cherry, plum, and blackberry, accompanied by nuances of caramel, tobacco, vanilla, leather, and cloves. On the palate, the wine is fresh, savory, and agile, with a silky and well-integrated tannic structure. The body is solid but not heavy, supported by a successful balance between energy, finesse, and persistence, with a finish that invites another sip.

Recommended pairings

The Taurasi Stilema Riserva 2016 pairs effectively with rich and flavorful dishes. It is ideal with braised meats, stews, red meat roasts, game, and roasted lamb, but it also pairs well with structured first courses, such as important ragùs, pappardelle with meat sauce, or traditional lasagna. Excellent also with aged cheeses and preparations from Campanian cuisine with intense flavors.

Serving temperature

Serve the wine at a temperature of 18-20°C. If the bottle is young or just opened, it may benefit from a few hours of decanting or an early opening, to enhance the expression of the bouquet and provide a more harmonious reading of the tannic component.

Why buy it

Choosing Taurasi Stilema Riserva 2016 DOCG means opting for a wine with strong character, capable of telling the Irpinian territory with an elegant and modern style. It is a perfect bottle for an important dinner, for the cellar of those who love great Italian reds, or as a prestigious gift idea. The combination of aromatic complexity, freshness, and evolutionary potential makes it a compelling purchase for those looking to buy wine online with attention to quality and the authority of the winery.