The 2006 Taurasi Radici hits the palate with masses of blueberries black berries flowers and spices. The 2006 is a big explosive wine in need of considerable cellaring. That said it is remarkably accessible for a young Taurasi from this historic property. Layers of fruit continue to build towards the exotic concentrated finish. This is a marvelous wine in the making. The 2006 spent two years in a combination of casks and smaller French oak barrels. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2046. -Antonio Galloni

Radici is a landmark red wine for Italy, because it shows the high-quality wine-making potential of the south. A hearty and sophisticated expression of Aglianico, this opens with smoky aromas of crushed mineral, black peppercorn, ripe fruit and cola. It shows firm tannins and impressive length.

This tight red balances ripe blackberry, cherry and currant flavors with earthy underbrush and spice notes. There are big tannins here, but the fruit fights through to the licorice- and mineral-tinged finish. Best from 2013 through 2020. – NW

The spicy scent of freshly grated nutmeg and the nuances of leather, iron and rich blue fruit all contribute to the complex depths of this wine. It’s bloody and black in flavor, with a vibrant finish that suggests there’s more to be revealed with age. Built for spit-roasted boar.