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Rupicolo smells of dried cherries and hints of sage and camphor. It is silky and round in texture, with ripe red and black fruits giving way to a salty and savoury impression towards the end. A touch of fine tannins lingers on the medium-long final, along with tart wild berries and spices. SUPERIORE.DE

"Racy blueberries, white pepper, violet and brambly raspberries to the nose. Fresh and crunchy with bright acidity cutting through the medium-bodied palate with firm tannins. Vibrant and juicy finish." James Suckling

As always, the Rosso from Cerro is good and very drinkable. Smoky, spicy and chocolate notes in the pleasantly fruity bouquet, typical of the grape variety, juicy and persistent on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

"Radiant clear ruby red. Rich heart cherries adorn the nose, then black forest berries and delicate herbal spice. Discreet on the palate, distinctly soft tannin, harmonious, light-footed, juicy on the palate." Falstaff

"Some blueberry and black cherry with a steely edge. Medium body. Firm palate." James Suckling

"Like opening a fresh pack of violet candies, the 2021 Rosso di Montepulciano opens in the glass dusty and tinged with blue and purple floral perfumes. It washes across the palate, silky and pliant, with ripe wild berries and inner lavender tones. The finish is lightly tannic yet fresh, with a lingering candied blackberry note. " Vinous

Intense aroma of ripe, fleshy red fruits, elderberries and roasted coffee. Warm, enveloping and full-bodied, unfolds with a lot of fruit melting and soft tannin. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lots of sweet strawberry and cherry fruit character. Hints of dried seaweed, too. Medium to full body with a round and juicy finish." James Suckling

The Chianti Colli Senesi from Fattoria del Cerro is a dark, lively wine with beautiful fruit, minerality and leather aromas on the nose. Pleasantly round and balanced on the palate. A drinkable wine with a certain demand. SUPERIORE.DE

Brilliant ruby red, delicate aromas of cherry and chocolate on the nose. Dense body, fine-grained, well-integrated tannin and an interesting acid wire give this fresh food companion a good structure. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby red with a slightly lightening rim. In the nose after ripe cherries and plums, in the reverberation some chocolate. Well balanced on the palate, juicy, with fine and well integrated tannin, in the final clear fruit with good length." Falstaff

The Grotta Rossa clearly embodies its terroir. The clean, powerful bouquet is reminiscent of ripe berries and cherries. On the palate, the tannin melds excellently with the acidity before the soft finish sets in. SUPERIORE.DE

"This has aromas of red-skinned berry, ground pepper and Mediterranean brush. Soft and medium-bodied, the palate offers raspberry, cinnamon and star anise alongside polished tannins." Wine Enthusiast

"Fascinating nose of blueberries and blood oranges. Soft on the palate with ripe and light extraction, juicy fruit with cherry and cassis." Decanter

"Pretty Carignano with aromas and flavours of dark berries, slate and white pepper. Medium-bodied with medium, round tannins and a salty, flavourful finish. Undertones of terracotta." James Suckling

Excellent, single-varietal Sangiovese at a top price: ruby red, powerful, very typical bouquet of dark berries, tobacco and leather, well-structured on the palate with cherry and plum notes, excellent length and elegant, fine-fruity finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"A bouquet of musky cherry, blackberry and wild herbs lifts up from the 2019 Sangiovese. It’s lean yet cooling on the palate, displaying tart woodland berries offset by hints of mint and salty minerals. A subtle tug of fine tannin lingers, framing the expression nicely, as the 2019 resonates on black fruits and a twang of exotic savory spice." Vinous

"A big, rich and fruit-forward red with lots of ripe and dried-fruit character that gives a fig undertone. It’s full and flavorful. If you like rich reds, here is one." James Suckling

Convincing Montepulciano d'Abruzzo of high quality at a very appealing price. Variety-typical, strong fruit aroma, full and spicy structure on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

Excellent, single-varietal red wine from the ancient southern Italian vine Nero di Troia. Violante convinces with its fine-smelling, red-berried and delicately smoky bouquet. Fresh on the palate, well structured and beautifully balanced between fruit and acidity, it is a wonderful food companion and very inexpensive everyday wine. SUPERIORE.DE

Racy elegant and very authentic Rosso di Montepulciano, lean and feminine, with the aromas of ripe red cherries and good length. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense ruby red with violet reflections. Rich and complex nose. Shows notes of ripe red fruits, cherries, blackberries, blueberries and blackcurrants. This is followed by floral notes of violets and geranium. Lively, juicy and with grippy tannins on the palate. Good persistence and fruity aftertaste." Falstaff

"A medium-bodied Rosso di Montepulciano with lively cherry and strawberry aromas and a floral note. The palate is juicy and pure, with cherries and plums and some lovely sandblasted tannins. Clean and very fruity." James Suckling

Deep red colour, fascinating complex aroma spectrum on the nose. Dominated by the ripe berry scent, with hints of plums and tobacco. Powerful and intense on the palate, rich in extract, with juicy soft tannins. SUPERIORE.DE

"A bouquet of menthol and crushed rocks gives way to black currant and hints of rosemary, making the 2019 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva Ilico hard to put down. This is a silky and pliant effort that contrasts savory black fruits and minerals against a core of brisk acidity. It finishes lightly structured with a hint of sour citrus and plum that lingers. The balance here is really quite nice." Vinous

"Clean, mixed berries on the nose and palate. A well-poised, medium-bodied red with a good, fluid feel and some medium oak and fruit tannin adding structure. Slightly dry finish for now. Give it a year to meld all together and expand mid palate. Try from 2023." James Suckling

Attractive bouquet of black pepper with notes of dried cherries and strawberries. Medium-bodied and floral on the palate, Sartiglia Cannonau offers a taut texture wrapped in a fine layer of bright acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

Impenetrable dark colour and warm bouquet of ripe dark fruits with hints of forest floor. The Cantalupi's dose of wood is perfectly balanced with the fruit. An extremely harmonious wine with cocoa and vanilla notes in the soft, dense taste. Very respectable finish. SUPERIORE.DE

The deep red cuveé of Montepulciano and Sangiovese exudes the beguiling scent of sour cherries, coffee, marjoram and vanilla. Flattering, juicy and very dense on the palate. Chocolate and plum in the long finish. Due to the maturation in Slovenian oak barrels, the tannin is ripe and melting. A fantastic everyday wine with charm and character. SUPERIORE.DE

Delightful drinking pleasure from organically certified cultivation at a sensational price! The dark and incredibly dense Rosso Piceno smells slightly sweet of berries with hints of plum. Its powerful consistency is supported by juicy, very soft tannins. A wine full of character and its own. SUPERIORE.DE

Deep dark, masculine Aglianico. Smoke and minerals on the nose, plus a subtle aniseed note. On the palate, aromas of blackberry, leather and dried meadow herbs. An impressive red with great potential at an unbeatable price. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep ruby red with a slightly lightening rim. Fragrant on the nose with notes of cedar and ripe red berries like raspberries and currants. Medium length on the palate with compact, slightly drying tannins and a finish that is still a little too young." Falstaff

"Fresh and compact, this integrated red marries chewy tannins with crushed black raspberry, tea leaves, anise and subtle hints of iron and dried oregano. Finely meshed and with a sculpted finish, this opens nicely in the glass." Wine Spectator

"Minty blackberries with some chocolate to the nose. Juicy and pretty fluid on the palate with very chewy tannins giving it a tight grip before a medium-long finish. Tannic now, better from 2024." James Suckling

Rich ruby red with a violet hue, the typical primary fruity taste of bitter almonds and liquorice caresses the palate. This Dolcetto shines with its full body and an unexpected power and present acidity. SUPERIORE.DE