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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

"Dried cherries and hints of sage and camphor lift up from the 2019 Rupicolo. It's silky and round in texture, with ripe red and black fruits that give way to a more salty and savory impression toward the close. Hints of fine tannins linger through the medium-length finale, along with tart woodland berries and spice." Vinous

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

"Aromas of raspberry, lavender, burnt lemon and dried oregano. It’s light-to medium-bodied with fine tannins and crisp acidity. Zesty and crunchy." James Suckling

Assolo with dark blackberry-coloured foam offers a fresh, currant and savoury-juicy flavour, a fine astringency and a very soft, balanced taste experience. SUPERIORE.DE

Clear, straw-yellow colour, fresh bouquet with notes of citrus fruits and flowers. On the palate, it is just as lively and delicate. Acidity, structure and length in perfect balance, the perfect companion for a carefree afternoon with good friends. SUPERIORE.DE

Passerina is a widespread autochthonous grape variety, especially in Abruzzo or Marche, which has awakened from its slumber in recent years. Pale yellow, fresh citrus bouquet with exotic notes and equipped with a nice acid structure, it is an always reliable companion of the Mediterranean cuisine and also a joyful pleasure solo. SUPERIORE.DE

Intense straw yellow with light rim. Fine nose of flowers and white melon. Macrina, fragrant and balanced with its mineral-salty aroma and notes of flint, is of irresistible freshness, length and juiciness. SUPERIORE.DE

"This light- to medium-bodied white is fresh and lightly creamy in texture, offering a finely-knit range of white peach, grated ginger and smoked almond backed by citrusy acidity. Salty finish." Wine Spectator

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

"Well-meshed aromas of wet tobacco, menthol and dark cherry drive the dense nose, with an energetic lift from peppery thyme. Grippy red plum skin and cherry notes are fleshed out by juicy waves of acidity on the midpalate. Come the finish, everything cinches up into a neat package." Wine Enthusiast

"Some balance of fruit and oak to this riserva. Medium-bodied with fine oak and fruit tannins that are melded together. Could do with more fruit mid-palate. A little two-dimensional, but structurally sound and a decent." 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

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

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

Ruby red, fresh nose of red fruits and spices. Pleasant taste: fruity, balanced in tannin and acidity, very spirited and crisp. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aromas of red plums, redcurrants, minerals and mushrooms. It’s medium-bodied with soft tannins. Textured and velvety with some sweetness to the fruit and a juicy, supple finish." 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

Fresh, very drinkable Valpolicella from stainless steel without wood. Bright ruby red with light reflections. Characterful bouquet of dark cherries with a hint of black pepper. Medium pressure on the palate, good structure and depth, clear fruit, then smooth with a spicy vein on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2020 Valpolicella Classico Cuvée XVII is spicy and remarkably fresh with peppery florals and bright cherry fruits. This is a juicy and pliant effort, with a salty tinge to its red berries giving way to violet inner florals. It’s crisp and perfumed through the medium-length finale." Vinous

"A fairly lightweight young red, but there’s a decent core of black fruit and herbs. Juicy and fruity with light but firm tannins adding focus and some structure." James Suckling

"Cinnamon-like nose with fragrant red and black fruit notes. Quite concentrated, round and ripe, with fair acidity." Wine Spectator

A harmonious all-rounder of Vermentino and Verdicchio. Light golden yellow, a rich fruit bouquet with mineral aromas on the nose. Beautifully juicy and very animating on the palate with a fresh core of white flowers as well as minerals, plus hints of pear and lime with a fine acid structure. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sweet peach and melon mix with savory herbs as the 2020 Vitiano Bianco opens in the glass. This is soft and pliant in feel with a balanced display of ripe orchard fruits and salty mineral tones. Zesty acids keep the mouth watering for more, as the Vitiano Bianco tapers off with unexpected length and a spicy citrus flourish." Vinous

Fresh, floral-scented Rosato from Castel del Monte, beautifully accessible and wonderfully fruity on the palate. A correctly vinified everyday wine that gives us a lot of pleasure. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brightening pinkish red. In the nose fragrant, clear, of white blossoms and fresh citrus fruit, also slightly of ripe, sugared raspberries, inviting. On the palate clear, juicy, with a nice fan and crisp core, final juicy and crystalline." Falstaff

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

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

Chianti Biskero by Salcheto is a juicy, open and cheerful drop. Black cherries and plums merge with sweet spices and dark, earthy notes. SUPERIORE.DE

This white Re Manfredi, made from Müller-Thurgau and Gewürztraminer, is exceptional and outstandingly successful. Iridescent straw yellow with a beguiling apricot and rose scent. The well-structured, fresh taste is full-bodied, aromatic and spicy. SUPERIORE.DE

Barbera Sovrana is a fruity, very pleasing wine with a deep ruby colour and a powerful nose of ripe cherries and earthy tones. On the palate, it is balanced and of medium length. SUPERIORE.DE

"A crisp, nimble red with ripe red berries and some floral notes. Hint of cocoa powder, too Long, clean and fresh finish. Always a good barbera." James Suckling

The deep red Cuveé from Montepulciano and Sangiovese exudes the beguiling scent of sour cherries, coffee, marjoram and vanilla. At the palate flattering, juicy and very dense. In the long reverberation chocolate and plum. Maturing in Slovenian oak barrels, the tannin is ripe and melting. A fantastic everyday wine with charm and character. SUPERIORE.DE

Straw-coloured with greenish reflections, smells intensely fruity with nuances of yeast and fresh bread. The full flavour is finely balanced by the subtle acidity. A masterful Friulano-based white wine (called Tai in Veneto) that harmonises wonderfully with white meat, fish and shellfish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Pleasant, lightly spiced citrus and pear aromas and flavors. Flowers, too. Medium-to full-bodied with a silky texture and a relaxed finish. Very light, phenolic feel right at the end." James Suckling