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2019 is the debut vintage for the first single-varietal La Segreta Rosso. Ruby red colour with violet reflections. On the nose, varietal aromas of ripe plums, cocoa, wild fruits and a flawless spiciness with traces of white smoke. On the palate, full and wide and of beautiful juiciness with very soft, well-integrated tannins and a beautiful, finely spicy finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling ruby red with brightening rim. Fine roasted aromas meet the nose, fresh cedars, small red berries, cranberries, a hint of rosemary. Lively on the palate, shows fine embedded tannins in interplay with the acidity, animating, juicy, runs narrowly together at the back, reverberates distinctly fruity." Falstaff

Pepherbs, florals and hints of wild strawberry lift up from the 2019 Nero d'Avola La Segreta. It's soft and juicy in nature, with a smoky display of ripe red berries offset by a twang of spiced citrus. Violets, lavender and hints of pomegranate linger long, as this tapers off savory and classically dry." Vinous

Keya is the impressive result of several years of experimental work, and the result is a rosato that perfectly expresses the style and personality of the Rizzardi sites in the hills above Bardolino. The label is a tribute to the Venetian heritage of the Contessa M.C. Loredan, she ran the winery for many years and was instrumental in making Chiaretto Bardolino a much-loved wine classic of the region. The name is derived from the first two syllables of Chi-a-ret-to (KEY-A). Bright pink-red. On the nose, a delicate aroma of lemon, blood orange and elderberries. Fresh on the palate, with well-integrated acidity, dry and full of character on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium pink with copper tinge. Intense and fragrant nose of peach and strawberry, light vanilla aroma. Good fruity drinkability on the palate, fresh, compact, harmonious final." Falstaff

"Aromas of elderberry, rosemary and grapefruit lead the nose. The grapefruit aroma carries over to the tangy palate along with pomegranate, sour cherry and a hint of white pepper. Fresh acidity keeps it bright and clean" Wine Enthusiast

Clear pink colour with strong reflections. Fresh cherry bouquet, characteristic and with floral notes. Dry and fruity on the palate, with aromas of sour cherries, raspberries and wild strawberries, plus the typical very light almond tone on the finish. A very harmonious rosé with a fresh and powerful structure that lingers beautifully and is a pleasure to drink. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2021 Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo is sweetly scented with white strawberries, dusty rose and a hint of confectioners’ sugar. It envelopes the palate in silken textures, as ripe red fruits give way to inner florals and hints of spice. Nuances of licorice and cherry linger as this finishes fresh." Vinous

The Nero d'Avola grapes come from vines up to 30 years old from the Noto region. Animatingly delicate fruity notes of pineapple and raspberry. Round, full and wonderfully drinkable on the palate, with beautiful fruit, spice and a cool, fresh final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium-bodied sparkling salmon pink. On the nose tones of pink grapefruit and then white peach, slightly smoky. A nice freshness and minerality on the palate, final long and salty." Falstaff

The well-proportioned bouquet is spicy and fragrant of light flowers. The palate is medium-bodied, with lively acidity and good length with a slightly salty finish. Pecorino is a wonderful and always fresh companion to hearty vegetable dishes and white meat and seafood. SUPERIORE.DE

Delicate golden yellow, fine and long-lasting perlage, tangy and elegant on the palate with the delicate scent of green apples. Great value! SUPERIORE.DE

"Radiant greenish yellow with persistent, persistent perlage. In the nose of crisp green apple, grapefruit, a hint of wet stone. Very fresh on the palate with perky, well-integrated perlage, spans a fine, airy arc, very balanced." Falstaff

Intense, bright old pink. Fine and inviting nose of ripe peach, yellow fruit and wild berries, underpinned by minimal spice. On the palate, crisp and with fine fruit, it flows nicely over the tongue, slightly salty, with a bittersweet animating aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense, radiant salmon pink. Fine spice of Brazilian pepper tree and elegant fruit of ripe wild berries and yellow fruits. Crisp, fresh acidity in the drink and characterised by ripe fruit as well as a punchy mouthfeel and long, slightly salty finish." Falstaff

Delicate golden yellow, fine and long-lasting perlage, tangy and elegant on the palate with the delicate scent of green apples. Great value! SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright green-yellow with perlage in medium density. Intense and compact nose, of apricot, some white melon, pear and a little buttered pastry. Multi-layered on the palate, shows itself exciting, with present acidity that gives freshness, delicate bitter note in the final." Falstaff

Delicate salmon pink. Fine bouquet of sour cherry, small black berries with floral notes. Round on the palate with good volume, very drinkable and fresh on the finish. Ideal with light fish dishes and buffalo mozzarella. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright sparkling salmon pink. In the nose nuances of fresh strawberries and cherry, then rose petals and wisteria. On the palate good juiciness and nice, invigorating acidity, long final." Falstaff

The Riserva from the great traditional line of de Castris captivates with intense cherry fruit and fine wood notes. Powerful, round and harmonious on the palate, with a wonderfully long finish. Every year a fantastic price-pleasure ratio! SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright dark ruby. Very spicy nose bordering on animal, pepper, dried rose petal, then Amarena cherry, reverberating with pickled plums. On the palate then marked by beautiful juiciness and freshness, opens with delicate pressure, shows character, slightly salty, coherent palate progression." Falstaff

"A harmonious red, medium- to full-bodied, with silky tannins and well-knit flavors of crushed black cherry, espresso crema, violet and spice. A streak of rich, loamy earth is the savory underpinning that emerges on the chewy finish." Wine Spectator

"An alluring mix of clove, allspice, ginger and dusty rose rises up from the 2017 Salice Salentino Riserva. It's silky in texture yet lifted in feel, presenting a pure display of red and blue fruits giving way to exotic spices and sweet tannins that saturate toward the close. Notes of plum and licorice linger through the long, lightly structured finale." Vinous

Strong coral pink with a slightly lightening rim. Magnificent bright colour, smells of fresh peaches, apricot and herbs. Gripping on the palate, full of purity, spice and with a hint of minerality. Good body with a juicy-fresh finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling salmon pink with orange reflections. In the nose tones of Mediterranean maquis and fresh wild berries, floral nuances in the aftertaste. Fresh and juicy on the palate with a medium final." Falstaff

Intense ruby red colour and with a bouquet reminiscent of wild fruits, joined by fresh grass and fine spicy notes, accompanied by a hint of cedar wood. Its taste is wonderfully round, harmonious, full-bodied and rich in silky tannin. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby red. Fine, fragrant nose of dried tomatoes and raspberries, some sealing wax, cherries, then distinct pepper tone and Mediterranean herbs. On the palate of medium structure but expressive, with beautiful cherry fruit, tightens up juicily, pithy and prancing, really fun." Falstaff

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

With the Lugana San Benedetto, Zenato shows every year anew how delicious the whites from Lake Garda can be. Crisp apples, pears, flowers and spices are just some of the notes that flow from this graceful, very pleasing white wine. On the palate, it is spicy, full and harmonious and the vibrant acidity blends freshly and well into the overall picture. SUPERIORE.DE

"Pale straw yellow with greenish reflections. In the nose nuances of banana and ripe stone fruit, then orange peel in the aftertaste, light muscat tone. On the palate fruity-sweet, balanced and elegant, with a persistent final." Falstaff

The wines of La Badia have their clear style: Clean and traditionally vinified, they always give great pleasure. Intense ruby red, the bouquet with notes of forest fruits and spices, the full-bodied taste of the Roberto Stucchi is wonderfully smooth, the acidity well balanced and the finish clean and long-lasting. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby red with a slightly light rim. Shows a little hazy on the nose, lightly of damp stones, some blood orange, fresh crisp cherries. Medium weight on the palate, delicate cherry fruit, slightly drying on the final." Falstaff

"Savory and enjoyable, this pretty red offers aromas of woodland berries, tilled earth and leather. On the tangy, easygoing palate, lithe tannins and fresh acidity accompany juicy Morello cherry, black plum and star anise." Wine Enthusiast

"A focused beam of cherry permeates this open, fruity style, with flashes of kirsch, earth, almond and wild rosemary. This is sleek and firms up on the compact finish." James Suckling

"The 2019 Chianti Classico RS Cultusboni is deep, fleshy and super-expressive. Tobacco, cedar and dried autumn leaves give the 2019 lovely aromatic presence. Deceptive in its mid-weight feel, the 2019 is beautifully layered and resonant from start to finish. It is another impressive wine in this range from Badia a Coltibuono. The 2019 is positively stellar and one of the best wines I have tasted here in some time." Vinous

The dense, well-articulated Tuscan Montecucco Rosso Rigoleto, made predominantly from organically grown Sangiovese grapes, is enormously drinkable. The bouquet beguiles with beautiful aromas of dried plums and dark cherries. Very attractive the purposeful and lively taste. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brilliantly shimmering ruby garnet. Pronounced aromas of rich cherry, strawberry, some sour cherry and fine herbs. Draws up with verve, seems a little rough at first, then opens up loosely at medium weight on fresh drink, with good drinking flow." Falstaff

Ruby red, with a fruity-herbal scent, spicy taste and fresh acidity, this evergreen from the Maremma (not only as a perfect food companion) convinces us every year anew. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright garnet with a transparent core. Opens with a rich aroma of freshly roasted malt coffee, black elderberry and cherry liqueur, with hints of tobacco. Stretches pleasantly over the tongue, shows itself supple and balanced, interwoven in the tannin, of medium weight, reverberates extensively, has potential." Falstaff

Prosecco officially turns pink: The newly approved Prosecco DOC Rosé is made by blending the main variety Glera with at least 10 to a maximum of 15 per cent Pinot Nero, the only red variety permitted in the regulations since 2020. The sparkling process must last at least two months, twice as long as for white Prosecco DOC.

The first edition of the Prosecco Il Fresco Rosé Millesimato presents itself in a delicate salmon pink and smells of flowers and raspberries with delicate, spicy hints. At the same time, it is berry-fresh with very discreet tannins on the palate and has clear contours and an extremely pleasant perlage. SUPERIORE.DE

"Light old pink, fine perlage. Intense and appealing nose of strawberry and pomegranate, red currant in the background. Round and supple on the nose, then a little wide-meshed at the back." Falstaff

Delicate salmon pink. Fine, delicate bouquet with notes of pomegranate, peach and apricot. Full and rich on the palate with a delicate bitter note and an invigorating freshness on the finish. This rosato is full of character and anything but arbitrary, and for us it is the perfect wine for a Mediterranean lunch on a balmy summer day. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright old pink. On the palate with delicate wild berry fruit and a hint of spice, reminiscent of Amarena cherries in the finish. On the palate with fine melting and blueberry core, well-integrated acidity, in the aftertaste delicately bitter and melting." Falstaff

Fine Morellino from the Poggio al Lupo winery in Magliano, from the south of the province of Grosseto, with a delicious bouquet of red fruits, rosemary and bitter chocolate. On the palate, a generous variety of aromas. Flattering tannin, enveloping. Gentle and long finish, very drinkable! SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby red. Distinctly fragrant of small wild berries and sour cherry, paired with fine spice, black pepper, fleshy in the attack. Spans finely over the tongue, young interwoven tannin, very straightforward in approach and course, shows a certain dynamism, slightly salty on the final." Falstaff

"Very attractive and drinkable Morellino with cherry, berry and mineral undertones. Medium body. Fresh finish." James Suckling