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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

"Confected strawberry nose. Spicy, concentrated fruit. Dry tannins, with a satin texture and elegant finish." Decanter

"A pretty display of roses, violets and wild blueberries rises from the 2019 Carignano del Sulcis Grotta Rossa. It's soft and lifted in feel, with juicy acids enlivening its pure display of ripe wild berry fruit. Savory herbs and salty minerals linger as the mouth waters through the long yet refreshing finale." Vinous

Bright, luminous ruby red. Very symphatic fruity nose of strawberries and small wild berries, notes of pepper, violets and liquorice. Harmonious on the palate, with medium pressure, open, clear, the well-dosed acidity invigorating and fresh. Very nice in the attack and course, drinkable. SUPERIORE.DE

"Floral, cherry nose with mineral nuances. Gentle grip of tannin, ripe fruit with a spicy finish." Decanter

The name of this strong, aromatic white comes from Arabic, meaning "lush garden on a ventilated plateau". Strong straw yellow with light green inclusions. On the nose, violets, elderflower, orange peel and apricot. On the palate, the scent merges with a full potpourri of notes of apricot, pineapple and almonds. A very fruity Catarratto with substance. SUPERIORE.DE

"White almond, green apple and sea breeze aromas. Soft palate with a lovely dry finish." Decanter

Straw yellow Gavi di Gavi with a lively floral scent, in which a hint of exotic fruits resonates. Delicate, self-contained, very harmonious taste that finishes long and mineral. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lemon blossoms, white melon, and blanched almond with mouthwatering acidity and a length driven by a herbal salinity." Decanter

"A sprightly Gavi here with nicely perfumed citrus and chalky aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied and crisp with a tight, clean finish. There's subtle complexity to this. Well done." James Suckling

Concerto is an extremely elegant, perfectly balanced Lambrusco. Purple ruby, fine foam. Clear and flawless its dark fruity blackberry aroma, round, fresh and animating the dry, tart-spicy taste. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark purple with a persistent head. In the nose of rich cherries and plums, blackberry syrup, also has something of elderberries, delicate yeasty notes in the finish. Juicy on the palate, with tension, shows well-integrated perlage, has persistence throughout." Falstaff

"Black cherry aromas. Frothy mousse, plums and concentrated black fruits on the palate." Decanter

Pure-varietal Corvina of extraordinary substance and with a full aroma of blueberry, blackberry, violet and mint. The juicy, spicy taste with beautiful fruit sweetness, dense tannin and fresh acidity ensures great drinking pleasure. Concentrated, complex and very juicy. SUPERIORE.DE

"Ripe red fruit aromas with hints of prune and raisin. Fresh on the palate with decent structure and body." Decanter

"A medium-bodied red that knits savory smoke, iron and tobacco notes with flavors of ripe black currant, licorice and spiced orange peel in a bright and charming package. Light, taut tannins are enmeshed with the creamy flavor range, emerging on the crisp finish." Wine Spectator

"The Sartori 2018 Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore Regolo is a nicely balanced expression that doesn't take too many risks in terms of ripeness or intensity. Indeed, this is a common trait across many of the wines from this cooler vintage that tend to be more subdued in character and thinner in structure. This wine wears these attributes well with a good dose of sweet or air-dried fruit such as blackcurrant and prune." Robert Parker

"A very pleasant Ripasso with super-clean red and black fruit, together with a darker note of charred oak. Medium-to full-bodied with fine tannins and a flavorful finish. A tasty, savory option now, but this is well-structured and ready for further bottle aging." James Suckling

Dark cherry red with violet reflections. Intense aroma of sweet, pickled Amarena cherries and sour cherries, with delicate herbal spice, very inviting. On the palate again sweet fruit, embedded in a fine sparkling mousseux, long lasting and fresh, with animating acidity in the finish. Fine aperitif, but also very good as an accompaniment to hearty pasta dishes. SUPERIORE.DE

"Perfumed with blossom, poached pear on the nose. Palate shows mulberry, blackberry. Crisp acidity carries fresh finish." Decanter

The Valpolicella produced in the Appassimento or Amarone process presents itself with a rich ruby violet. The nose has compact notes of ripe cherries, blackberries, some cloves, elderberries and liquorice, with subtle hints of chocolate in the background. Full and powerful with a lot of melting on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

"The wine is matured in Slavonian oak barrels for 12 months, then a further six months in bottle. The result is a spicy wine with hedgerow fruit aromas, zippy acidity and stark red-fruited freshness. Fresh, zingy and fruity, it has wild raspberry and blackberry flavours filled out by some barrel spice and chocolate. Delicious, and great with food." Decanter

Intense ruby red. Harmonious interplay of fruit, barrel and spice aromas in the bouquet, hearty and engaging taste, reminiscent of dark fruits, violets and spices. In the final, we can expect a lot of warmth and elegance despite all seriousness. As always with the fully certified organic winery: top value. SUPERIORE.DE

"Shiny, intense ruby with a slight garnet shimmer. Opens with slightly earthy notes, of red beet, then ripe cherry. Juicy and fresh on the palate, spreads out with fine-meshed tannin." Falstaff

"Garlic and pepper damsons, sour chery with a leafy note on the nose. Youthful and enjoyable on the palate, firm tannins." Decanter

"Red fruit, mushroom and smoked bacon on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with tight, chewy tannins. Lively acidity with structure and juicy character on the palate. Tight and savory." James Suckling

Wonderfully complex Soave from vines over 20 years old. Sparkling light yellow with green reflections. In the restrained reductive bouquet of bitter almond, flint, jam of fruits with white and yellow flesh, dried fruits and pastries. The palate is dry, warm and soft, fresh, spicy and slightly astringent, with a full, balanced body. With increasing aeration, it reveals its great complexity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense aromas and flavors of red peach, almond paste and bright, floral notes. Medium-to full-bodied with a dense core of peachy fruit and a long, silky finish that features the more savory, almond and floral elements. Very intense, but never too much. Delicious Soave that's so easy to drink." James Suckling

"Better known for its range of Valpolicella and Amarone, Tenuta Sant'Antonio also has a property planted to Garganega on the stony calcareous soils of Monte di Colognole, on the western edge of the DOC zone. Vecchie Vigne is a low-yield, barrique-aged, 5,000-bottle selection. The 2018 has attractive citrus and white blossom notes next to the oak on the nose, and a solid palate with chunky concentration and good ageing prospects." Decanter

Misco, the white top product of the house and a Verdicchio matured in stainless steel, exudes an elegant bouquet of floral and aniseed tones. On the palate, a great interplay of juice and power, spicy tension, fresh citrus notes and aromatic firmness. It is among the best of its denomination every year. SUPERIORE.DE

"Herbal nose, mineral notes. Palate shows grapefruit focus, flinty undertones, a fruity finish." Decanter

"Spicy and full of unbridled energy, the 2019 Verdicchio dei Castello di Jesi Classico Superiore Misco wafts up with an inviting display of crushed green apples, candied ginger, incense, stone dust and almond paste. It's a silky and medium-bodied effort that soothes all that it touches in ripe orchard fruits, but it then cleanses the palate with a blast of salty acids. pepflorals and hints of lime linger, as the mouth waters for more. While the Misco is already firing on all cylinders, it wouldn't hurt to lose a few bottles in the cellar for a year or two." Vinous

Tradition, innovation and typicity are the keywords of the daily efforts at the Arnaldo Caprai winery. And so this white wine from the old, local variety Grechetto is traditional, straightforward and pleasantly drinkable - and anything but banal. SUPERIORE.DE

"Wonderfully fresh and perfumed, the 2020 Grecante Grechetto lifts from the glass with a display of sweet white flowers, peach skins and raw almonds. It boasts silky, nearly glycerol-like textures, yet it remains lifted and spry throughout, as ripe tangerine and hints of candied lime soothe the senses. A buzz of residual acids and tart green apple lingers long as this tapers off to a flourish of salty minerals and spice. This Grecante really wows in the context of its price point." Vinous

"Apple-blossom, pear, pomelo, fennel-seed and wild-herb aromas. It's medium-bodied with fresh acidity. Earthy and minerally undertones." James Suckling

"Produced since the 1989 vintage, Arnaldo Caprai's Grecante is a fresh expression of Grechetto aged for a brief three months in steel and three months in bottle. It's a herbal, lemon-scented white with streaks of lime, gooseberry and tropical fruit. In the mouth it's intense with good acidity and spiky citrus flavours on the attack, tempered by a round, creamy palate. Minerally and herbal, it has mid-palate notes of gooseberry, peppery spice and yellow fruits leading to a long, fresh finish. Ideal with grilled seafood." Decanter

This fabulous cuvée of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet comes from Querciabella's Maremma vineyard. Charming bouquet with notes of tobacco and leather, which then give way to ripe fruit. The harmonious taste is finely fruity, intense and fresh. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby red. Inviting nose of crisp cherries and a delicate hint of cranberries, underpinned by a hint of light spice. Juicy and straightforward on the palate, opens on great violet fruit, shows harmoniously spicy with nice crisp drinking flow, great food companion." Falstaff

"Ripe damson and plum on the nose with white pepper and wild berries undertones. Firm but well-managed tannins, long finish." Decanter

"This is soft and juicy with a lovely, velvety texture and plenty of berry and currant flavors. Hints of chocolate, too. It's medium-to full-bodied with serious structure and a flavorful finish." James Suckling

Discreet ruby red with light reflections. Warm, well-dosed bouquet of wild berries, cherries and some smoke. On the palate, finely meshed tannin, plus lots of juice and fruit, floral and spicy notes, compact. A fine salty vein in the harmonious finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby red. In the nose first after red beet and slightly earthy nuances, then after rich cherries and ripe raspberries, slightly resinous, fine spice. Compact and present on the palate, opens with a juicy core and tight tannin, shows fine wood spice, with persistence." Falstaff

"Juicy and elegant, this offers bright red cherry, dried thyme, wild rose and orange peel. Finessed, clinging tannins are decidedly chalky in texture. Mid-weight and mouth cleansing, it finishes with an almost grapefruit tang. Winemaker Giuseppe Rigoli says that even ripening allowed the estate to pick Sangiovese at full phenolic ripeness in the first week of October. Though Merlot only ever makes up a small percentage of the blend, there is even less than usual as the vines were hit with downy mildew." Decanter

Ruby red and with a typical aroma of red fruits, in which spicy aromas and light vanilla tones from the oak mingle. The dense fruit, a harmonious acidity and the velvety tannin determine the long taste of this top-class Barbera. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sour cherry compote, warm baking spices, and dark fruit perfume. A powerful wine with saltiness and balanced acidity with firm tannins." Decanter

The Ribolla Gialla smells delicately and consistently of white flowers, green apples and yellow peaches. Full-bodied on the palate, the supple body reflects the characteristic features of the grape variety. The dry and spicy taste conveys pleasant freshness and pleasing fullness of aroma. Elegant, light and spicy - an upbeat white wine. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sliced pear, dried apple, fennel, grapefruit pith and herbs on the nose. Hints of spice, too. It's medium-bodied with a creamy texture and bright acidity. Flavorful and spicy. Delicious finish." James Suckling

Bright yellow organic Vermentino with a small amount of Grechetto, which comes from the Barberani estate in Umbria. Consultant Maurizio Castelli thus creates this wonderful white from the Tuscan coast from traditional, local blending according to historical models and always picks the grapes quite late. On the nose, a bright scent of apple, pear, flint and some exoticism. Complex and full on the palate, the rich taste is accompanied by an invigorating, fresh acidity until the long final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright light gold. Fragrant, inviting nose, of candied citrus fruits, rich yellow peach, also apricot, blossom honey, floral nuances in the reverberation, of white roses, very complex and fragrant. On the palate with a lot of density and full body, without becoming banal, beautiful juiciness supports the course, noble use of wood, long." Falstaff

"Owned by ex-industrialist Claudio Tipa, the high-powered ColleMassari estate has put Montecucco on the map with its range of modern, organically grown wines. Irisse is an oak-conditioned blend of 85% Vermentino and 15% Grechetto, displaying punchy intensity and notes of wild blossom, citrus and white fruit." Decanter

Rich, dark shimmering ruby. Open-hearted, dense bouquet of blackberries, plums and a delicate hint of cloves in the background. Juicy on the palate, shows supple tannin, spreads nicely. Every year a great Chianti Classico with an exemplary price-quality ratio. SUPERIORE.DE

"Shiny, intense ruby. Finely marked nose with notes of dark cherry, some black truffle, fine plum. Polished, very fine-meshed tannin, showing fine cherry and raspberry, juicy, an exceedingly drinkable Chianti Classico." Falstaff

"Transparent garnet. Tangy and classic Sangiovese in which freshness of fruit overwhelms the fine tannin. Very appetising. A commendable standard-bearer. Some richness offsets the acidity." Jancis Robinson

"Once again, Brolio delivers a highly satisfying glass of Chianti Classico from the estate’s expansive vineyards in Gaiole. The 2019 is balsamic in personality with scents of cedar, thyme and rosemary weaving through dark cherry. Velvety, powdery tannins provide a gentle, structural grip, while crunchy, citrussy acidity cleanses the mouth." Decanter

"A succulent, fruity red with dried-cherry and orange-peel aromas and flavors. It’s medium-to full-bodied with fine yet round tannins and a juicy, fruity finish." James Suckling

Particularly high-quality Fiano di Avellino from Campania with light stone fruit, nuts and honey in the fragrance. On the palate, its fruity character, aromatic herbal notes and clean structure make it enormously animating. SUPERIORE.DE

"A pretty nose of white peach, grapefruit, chamomile and chalky minerals. Medium-bodied with bright acidity and good balance. A flavorful addition of spice and flowers at the end add a delicate layer of complexity. Long finish." James Suckling

"The Feudi di San Gregorio 2020 Fiano di Avellino Pietracalda (packaged in its distinctive ribbed bottle) is another crisp and luminous white wine from this leading Campania estate. The bouquet reveals orchard fruit, minty apple and the tight or silky texture that is characteristic of this versatile grape. Pietracalda is a real beauty, and the wine's name "hot stone" evokes some of the mineral notes that come naturally to the bouquet." Robert Parker

"The 2020 Fiano di Avellino Pietracalda is rich, broad and savory, showing crushed hazelnuts, dried flowers, bosc pear and wet stone. It impresses with soft textures and ripe orchard fruits, laced with salty mineral tones yet with a subtle inner sweetness that balances it all out. Nuances of young peach and melon linger through the lightly structured finale, as residual acids keep the expression fresh. You can enjoy the Pietracalda today, or even cellar it for a number of years." Vinous

"This Fiano is harvested in Sorbo Serpico from 15-year-old vines planted at 450 metres above sea level on a mainly clay soil. Smoky and chalky, it's focused on spices such as white pepper, then fairly neutral broom aromas. It's more assertive on the palate, with white peach and lemon peel flavours. The fruit is loaded with lemon-chalky minerality, firm integrated acidity and a savoury character. A good wine for ageing." Decanter

Lively ruby with light violet reflections, rich fruity aromas on the nose, very typical of wild berries and sour cherries. Fresh, balanced and well-structured on the palate, with silky tannins and spicy accents. A classic of the appellation. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich ruby with a slight violet shimmer. Opens with wild-spicy notes, after dark bread crust, then beetroot, some blueberries and plums. Blooms fully on the palate, lots of present fruit, juicy, after dark cherry, grippy tannin, has firm pressure." Falstaff

"Lustrous crimson. Concentrated cherry fruit with a hint of leather, saline minerally notes and a suggestion of oak. Racy concentrated cherry fruit layered with fine, grainy tannins. Mouth-watering and almost a little tart and with a long fragrant raspberry and dark-spice finish." Jancis Robinson

"Plums, spices, mushrooms and dried herbs on the nose. It’s full-bodied with fine tannins. Juicy and textured with tangy acidity and spicy character. Flavorful finish." James Suckling

"Owner Marco Ricasoli recalls the harvest of 2019 as unusually calm – one of the few in which he didn’t have to base his picking strategy on the weather forecast. While his wines never lack freshness, the 2019 is positively racy! Scents of blackberry and fennel are interlaced with smoke, and the palate brings together brambly fruit with fleshy red plum. This is mouthfilling and clean, with ripe, smooth tannins that are chalky textured - plus all of that vibrant acidity." Decanter

"The 2019 Chianti Classico is an elegant, polished wine. Lifted aromatics, silky tannins and mid-weight structure give the 2019 its gracious personality. In 2019, the Chianti Classico is a bit restrained and less overt than it can be. That means it needs time in bottle to truly blossom. I would cellar the 2019 for at least a few years. The 2019 is so distinctive." Vinous

Castellares Chianti Classico with refined aromas reminiscent of juicy sweet cherries, flowers and spices such as mint. Silky and polished on the palate, the final long and creamy. A radiant, seductive wine. SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium dense shimmering garnet red with ruby accents. Delicate aroma of a composition of fresh wild berries and a hint of mint, hints of bergamot and poppy seeds. Lively on the palate, with a wiry structure, still somewhat youthful in tannin, shows clear fruit on the finish, lingers long." Falstaff

"Owner Paolo Panerai adopted organic practises when he took over his family’s estate in 1975, though he has never certified the wines. His iconic labels depict the multitude of rare birds that have returned to the property since the use of synthetic chemicals was eradicated. Pronounced and pretty with scents of allspice, rose, violet and a hint of leather. The palate is sumptuous and layered, with ripe cherry, plum and a juicy nectarine quality. Charmingly exuberant, this is clean and polished but not too polite. It's quite racy and finishes with an orange twist." Decanter

"Aromas of redcurrants, raspberries, pine and cedar. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins and bright acidity. Juicy and precise on the palate with good structure and a flavorful finish." James Suckling

"Aromas of graphite and eucalyptus are distinctive, giving way to a core of ripe, juicy black cherry, black currant, tar and tobacco flavors. Firm yet balanced in a youthful, exuberant way, with a lingering finish of both fruit and balsamic notes." Wine Spectator

"Castellare's 2019 Chianti Classico is a terrific introduction to this range. Bright and beautifully perfumed, with lovely energy, the 2019 is all classy. Crushed flowers, bright acids and cedar lift a core of red berry fruit. The 2019 is vibrant, deep and full of character. I loved it." Vinous

Zenato's world-famous Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore is a rich wine with the best value. Diverse aromas of dark fruits, coffee, liquorice and spices. Harmonious, long and round. A blockbuster and on everyone's lips! SUPERIORE.DE

"Candied cherry and strawberry jam with toast and cedar aromas, a broad and velvety palate and rich and juicy tannins." Decanter

"A rich, medium- to full-bodied red with a deep toasty layer of smoke, brioche, coffee and spice layered with abundant dried cherry, red licorice and roasted fig flavors. It's well-integrated, with sculpted tannins emerging to firm the long, mouthwatering finish." Wine Spectator

"Very focused aromas and flavors of crushed blackcurrants with hints of spice, dried flowers and ash. Intense core of fruit on the medium to full palate with almost a red-licorice coating to the fine, firm tannins. Long finish with persistent fruit. Very sturdy. Always an outstanding bottle." James Suckling