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### Sommelier Report 🍷 and Food Pairing for Irpinia Aglianico 2020
In the undulating landscapes of Southern Italy's Campania, the Aglianico grape finds its voice, a tenor of the terroir that resounds with the complexity and vigor of the region's volcanic spirit. The 2020 Irpinia Aglianico, crafted by the esteemed Mastroberardino family, is a testament to this voice, articulating a story of resilience and the triumph of nature's alchemy. The vineyards, cradled in the bosom of ancient traditions and the modernity of winemaking science, yield a wine that is both a relic and a revelation. The Mastroberardino family, with roots burrowing deep into the 19th century, has nurtured this varietal with a tender yet astute hand. Antonio Mastroberardino, post-World War II, emerged not just as a winemaker but as a savior of the Aglianico, rescuing it from the ravages of war and pestilence to bring forth a wine of upright power and earthy mystery. The 2020 vintage, while not the most recent, stands on its own as a mountain of a wine, rich with bitter...
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