bibenda

A mixture of scents of goudron, liquorice roots, plums and black sour cherries brews over it like wildly romantic storm clouds, while in contrast a fresh and bright taste strives towards its well-proportioned finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Deep dark red, complex, almost beguiling aroma reminiscent of plump, ripe raspberries and strawberries, in addition finest spice, creamy, chocolaty, very haunting. At the palate a soft texture. SUPERIORE.DE

As always good and very drinkable is the Rosso of Cerro. Smoke, spice and chocolate notes in the pleasantly fruity fragrance, typical for the grape variety and lasting taste. SUPERIORE.DE

"Wild berries, dried flowers, pine cones and forest scents here. It’s medium-bodied with spices, dried flowers and fruit on the palate, too. Sleek tannins." James Suckling

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

"A Chianti with lots of berry and chocolate character, medium body, vanilla undertones and a simple finish." James Suckling

Even with the entry-level wine, Morisfarms does not deviate a bit from its usual quality standard, which has been delighting us with its consistency for more than 10 years now. Freshness and relaxed drinkability are the strengths of the Rosso Maremma with its earthy fruit bouquet of cherry and plum and its spicy notes in the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

The rugged, red-tinged rocky landscape of Ripe in the immediate vicinity of the vineyards gave its name to the Riparosso. Its intense bouquet of delicately fresh character is beguiling, the velvety and mild taste absolutely seductive. SUPERIORE.DE

"Vanilla notes on the nose with very ripe fruit aromas. Fresh on the palate with smooth texture." Decanter

"Savory tones of dried tobacco and mentholated herbs ride over a ripe bramble-berry core on the nose. The light-bodied palate follows suit, adding in a tangy crushed stone. There's real grip to the tannins but the succulent, crunchy fruit offers a fine counterbalance." Wine Enthusiast

"The 2018 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riparosso opens up with violette pastille, blueberries and sweet spice, neatly framed by a whiff of savory herbs. It boasts soft, fleshy textures and ripe black fruits while leaving salty minerals and vibrant acids to slowly fizzle out. This is long, persistent and fruit-focused, yet it maintains balance, leaving pretty inner florals and the slight tug of youthful tannin." Vinous

"A medium-bodied red with aromas of sour cherries, lavender, crushed stones and cedar. Firm, fine-grained tannins and bright acidity." James Suckling

Rich dark red colour, in the fragrance characteristic fine-spicy berry aromas, ripe plums, balsamic notes and toasted tones beguile. On the palate dense, full-bodied and wonderfully juicy, long cherry-like finish. SUPERIORE.DE

The popular Salice Salentino Rosso called Montecoco convinces every year with its scent of plums, dark fruits and toasted notes. An intense, rich taste, coherent and with a slight sweetness that provides good sweetness. SUPERIORE.DE

Excellent Primitivo of ruby red color, the slightly spicy bouquet is characterized by red berry fruits. The harmonious taste is earthy, yet velvety and of a certain elegance with light tannin and a gentle final. SUPERIORE.DE

Convincing Montepulciano d'Abruzzo of high quality at a very attractive price. Typical, strong fruit aroma, full-bodied taste and spicy structure. SUPERIORE.DE

"Beautiful ruby red color with violet reflections. Rich bouquet of red roses, black cherries, berries, rhubarb, black pepper. Hints of undergrowth and smoky tones. In the mouth with soft texture, balanced and with spicy tannins." Bibenda

Charming red wine from Due Palme, extremely affordable and with a character all of its own. Its bouquet of dark fruits and a fresh, smooth taste with a balsamic finish make it a pleasure to drink. SUPERIORE.DE

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

"The 2018 Sangiovese wafts up from the glass with a display of tart black cherries, dried roses and cedar shavings, with hints of worn leather and dusty earth. It's soft textures usher in fleshy red fruit, laced with saline-minerals, both balanced and energized by brisk acids. This tapers off long and gently structured, tugging at the cheeks with fine tannins, while resonating on red licorice and violet floral tones. The 2018 is a beautiful, textbook expression of pure Sangiovese from Molise, vinified all in stainless steel and large neutral oak." Vinous

Pure Nero d'Avola, named after Lago di Disueri, a lake in the province of Caltanissetta in the middle of Sicily. Deep dark red, intensely fragrant of dark fruits with a hint of eucalyptus. Powerful and round on the palate, supple and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark ruby. In the nose of ripe cherries, dark chocolate and wild berries. Fresh and crisp on the palate, showing young fruit and crisp acidity, glides along finely." Falstaff

"A fine-tannined and pretty-fruited nero d'avola with black-cherry and blueberry character and some citrus. Medium-bodied with chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. In check, but open." James Suckling

Typical Vitiano: Its colour is strong ruby red and aromas of cherries and berries flow into the nose. The taste beautifully distinct, as we know it, in the foreground wonderfully fresh cherry tones with an aromatic vanilla note. The youngest Vitiano also has an excellent structure and fine tannins. Today already round, full-bodied, juicy and with long-lasting fruit. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rosemary, fresh blueberries and blackberries here. Full-bodied and fruity with juicy tannins and plenty of spicy undertones. Licorice on the finish." James Suckling

A wine of refinement and enviable balance, it carries its beautiful concentration and fruitiness without fuss. SUPERIORE.DE

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

"Dried cherry, prune, tobacco, walnut and spices on the nose. It's medium-to full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins and bright acidity. Richly flavored with chocolate-orange notes on the finish." James Suckling

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

Pure Montepulciano from the San Lorenzo vineyard: garnet red with almost black reflections, intense and noble bouquet, soft and round taste. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aromas of violets, blackberries, blueberries and cloves. It’s medium-bodied with firm, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. Fragrant and silky." James Suckling

The tonaghe made from grapes from vineyards in Ogliastra, Oliena and from the Sinis peninsula is of medium ruby. Intense toasted and plum notes on the nose, also roasted on the palate, blackberry fruit, full and warm. SUPERIORE.DE

"A bright and citrusy red, this shows bright redcurrants and rhubarb on the fruity nose. Light to medium body, fine tannins and a bright finish." James Suckling

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

Primitivo di Manduria, fragrant of ripe fruit, whose fruit is perfectly matched to the wood dose and whose dense taste ends with pleasant cocoa notes. SUPERIORE.DE

Rich ruby-violet colour, very clear and intense bouquet with strong notes of dark fruits and a hint of violets. Juicy, fresh with lots of ripe berry fruit on the palate. Round, supple and dense with a fruity-salty final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark shining ruby red. Fragrant and open-hearted nose of red roses, raspberries, wild berries, slightly of rose hips, inviting. Balanced and harmonious on the palate, stretches out with a clear, juicy dress, fruity core, slightly salty finish." Falstaff

"A polished, refined Nero d'avola with blackberries, black olives and blueberries. Hints of stones. Full-bodied with a nicely formed palate and a long, linear finish. A cooler style, compared with the often jammy rendition of this grape." James Suckling