Mastroberardino Lacryma Christi Del Vesuvio Rosso Campania 2021

Mastroberardino Lacryma Christi Del Vesuvio Rosso Campania 2021Mastroberardino yes, that very same historic winery in Campania that has been all over the wine worlds various TOP 100 lists over the past several years has outdone themselves with this incredibly cool Southern Italian sipper. Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio is in Naples, near the base of Mt. Vesuvius, and this local red grape has been revered since the days of the Roman Empire. Light, pretty, spicy, and the absolute best thing to have with the local

Ross Cobb likens this site to a wilder and harsher version of the Sonoma Coast – with a greater diurnal shift resulting in less fruit-driven but no less rich and intense versions of pinot noir

from the masterful team behind Gallica

“Those who have visited Beauséjour know it is a magical terroir

some roasted herbs and mineral graphite sensations

long finish

This 2011 EE Cuvee from Bevan Cellars offers aromas of blackberry

accented immediately by a swish of salty sea air

While reminiscent of the historic Hospices de Beaune in Burgundy

I’m on board with that

peppery Cognac pan sauce will be an utter delight alongside this luscious Saint-Émillion

the wines are gloriously classic

while jam-packed with tightly wound fruit layers