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Planeta's fabulous Grillo is an extremely classic Sicilian, aromatic-fresh and intense on the nose with notes of pink grapefruit, balanced, firm and with a lot of tension on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow with green-silvery nuances. Delicate on the nose, warm and delicately scented with apricots and lemon balm. Soft and supple on the palate, with a fine fruity flavour and a slightly bitter finish." Falstaff

"This soft, textured Grillo from vineyards in Menfi is a delicious example of the variety's attraction: herbal, lemon and orange peel integrate with tropical fruits and citrus pith, with a fresh, saline character." Decanter

Delicate salmon pink. Fragrant notes of citrus, rose petals and strawberries on the nose. In the mouth it has a nice minerality, crispness and freshness. A good dose of acidity and its complexity predestine it to be a characterful and racy companion to aromatic fish and vegetable dishes. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright baby pink. In the nose of Mediterranean maquis, fresh cherries and citrus fruits, in the reverberation slightly of pumice. In good balance on the palate, with a slight tannic trip and good drinking flow." Falstaff

"Notes of candied red berries and dried orange peel. Some dried herbs, too. Medium-bodied, waxy and ripe with a richness to the fruit and a creamy finish." James Suckling

Sabazio, a ruby red Rosso di Montepulciano, smells of sweet aromas of black cherries mixed with notes of undergrowth. Medium-bodied on the palate with lively acidity, good freshness and a beautiful structure and harmony. Clear, clean enjoyment. SUPERIORE.DE

"Ruby red with a cherry-red rim. Fresh plum and coffee on the nose, some vegetal notes, black olive and fine spice on the finish. Raw, juicy on the palate, with fine pressure and broad tannins." Falstaff

"The 2022 Rosso di Montepulciano Sabazio opens with an inviting bouquet of roses, crushed raspberries and spices. It is a soft and enveloping effort. Vibrant wild berry fruit and lively acidity provide a lovely energy. Liquorice and cloves mingle with a hint of sour cherry as the 2022 finishes wonderfully fresh and with admirable length." Vinous

The country dance (controdanza) is a typical dance in which man and woman face each other and unite in graceful movements - depending on their gender, the dancers interpret the music in their own way. This wine is exactly the same: Nero d'Aola and Merlot - opposites attract and, with the right sensitivity, can harmonise and contrast wonderfully.

Strong purple colour. Mulberry and plum contrast with incense and balsamic notes. The grapes all come from chalky soils, which in turn creates a bridge and makes this young wine balanced and harmonious. Soft tannins and a beautifully integrated, delicate acidity carry Controdanza into a supple, medium-length finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium ruby colour with garnet-red reflections. Inviting on the nose, fruity flavours of cherry and wild berries, underpinned by spicy notes. Full fruit on the palate, dense tannins, mouth-filling, juicy with a lingering final." Falstaff

"Fragrant, with floral, spicy and mineral accents, this wine displays a creamy palette of plump cherry and warm fig fruit flavours, enveloping slightly chewy tannins. Fresh, long-lasting finish." Wine Spectator

"Aromas of baked cherries, mushrooms, basil and grated nutmeg. Medium to full-bodied with fine tannins. Beautifully ripe red fruits on the palate, with a subtle savoury character. Finishes with vanilla." James Suckling

"The nose leads with a balanced blend of vanilla and herbs, then turns slightly sharper, yet stays balanced with aromas of pepper, pencil shavings and black cherries. The tension between fruit and earth continues on the palate, as the cherries soar above vegetal, umami undertones. Acid prances past chewy tannins." Wine Enthusiast

Poggio Argentato is a beautifully balanced white wine with a French flavour. A multi-layered bouquet with a fine herbal note on the nose. Powerful, fresh and elegant on the palate, with a mineral acidity and citrus flavours on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Fresh and grassy with notes of sliced lime. Medium body. Crisp." James Suckling

"The Poggio Argentato 2022 is a very beautiful, aromatic white wine. Pear, ginger, mint, lime and jasmine give it an exotic flair. This blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Petit Manseng, Traminer and Sémillon is delicious and easy to like. It's so refreshing to taste an original white wine from the Tuscan coast." Vinous

"A field blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Petit Manseng, Gewürztraminer and Semillon. An intense and juicy white wine with a sweet core of pineapple, peach, citrus and tropical fruit, surrounded by salty and herbal notes and refreshed by a bright acidity. A flavoursome wine that could do with a little ageing." Decanter

"Pale straw yellow with nuances of green. Aromatic nose, redcurrant, tangerine and a hint of sage. Additional lemon and papaya on the palate, juicy, lively acidity, lingering, salty finish." Falstaff

"The nose is reminiscent of a rare herb garden, with lemongrass, oregano, thyme and basil mingling with quieter elements of barely ripe stone fruit. The palate is also characterised by herbs, with a hint of citrus, and more stone fruit emerges on the finish, adding richness and depth." Wine Enthusiast

"The Fattoria le Pupille 2022 Poggio Argentato is the ideal companion to an afternoon spent outdoors. Elisabetta Geppetti says she didn't want to join the popular Vermentino bandwagon and instead opted for this France-inspired blend in order to capture floral tones, drying mineral nuances and crunchy stone fruit from chalky soils. The wine offers all that and a delicate hint of Tahitian flower or plumeria. The vineyards are elevated enough to protect from the heat but also capture the cooling sea breezes. The Sauvignon Blanc adds tropical tones and pyrazines, and the Petit Manseng offers texture and richness." Wine Advocate

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

"Bright ruby colour with a slight violet hue. Accessible and inviting nose with rich notes of mulberry, dark cherries and violets. Plucky, grippy tannins on the palate, dark fruit." Falstaff

"The 2021 Chianti Classico RS Cultusboni is rich, boisterous and quite appealing. I would open it in advance to allow some of the youthful brawn to soften. A burst of red-toned fruit, pipe tobacco, cedar and sweet spice makes a strong first impression. Bright acids keep the flavors vibrant on the persistent finish." Vinous

Cerasuolo di Vittoria - a seasoned local red with great tradition and just as much character. Typical fragrance of the wines from Vittoria: Aromas of red berries, cherries, prickly pear, ginger and fruit sweets. Tasty, extremely complex, fresh, lively and yet balanced. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2021 Cerasuolo di Vittoria wafts up, more savory than sweet, with smokey earth tones and crushed rocks giving way to black raspberry. This washes across the palate with mineral-tinged red and blue berry fruits complicated by inner herbal tones. Brisk acidity maintains energy throughout as the 2021 tapers off with a salty flourish, leaving licorice and spice hints to linger." Vinous

"Bright ruby red with violet shimmer. Intense nose of fresh strawberries and raspberries, then slightly spicy and a hint of bitter chocolate. Salty on the palate, with a fine acid spectrum, well-integrated and fine-grained tannin, long final." Falstaff

"Aromas of black cherries and blood orange slices. Medium to full body, undertones of orange peel and a juicy finish. Clean, focused and genuine. Delicious all round." James Suckling

Light ruby red colour. A small fruit basket with red berries and cherries on the nose, delicately floral with violets. Quite full-bodied, very dry with fine fruit and extremely fine sparkling mousseux, lingers for a long time, very finely balanced. The winery recommended it with tortellini in brodo - we can only agree, a perfect match. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright cherry pink colour. A little restrained on the nose, marzipan and cherries, needs time in the glass. Arrow-sharp on the palate, straightforward, precise, shows racy acidity and perlage, with crisp fruit, simply great!" Falstaff

"Imagine taking a perfect apple, distilling that aroma then adding lily and rose. These are the aromas of this wine. Light and fresh on the palate with a delicate perlage, the wine shows flavors of mixed citrus, tart strawberry and a flinty minerality on the finish." Wine Enthusiast

Classic Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, very straightforward and not too heavy. Small red berries and spices on the nose, harmonious, round and juicy flavour. Great value. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep dark purple-red colour with lightening edges. Light, reductive nose of dark fruit and cold smoke. More present on the palate, spicy and powerful, broad fruit composition and firm tannins, above-average length." Falstaff

Light, bright ruby colour. Youthful nose of early ripe cherries and wild strawberries, slightly vegetal, delicately peppery and spicy on the finish. Very precise on the palate, juicy and with young tannins, crisp fruit, great drinkability, even more complete in a few months. A great accompaniment to food. SUPERIORE.DE

"Young journeyman with lots of freshness and fruitiness. Lots of sour cherry and a mineral, salty flavour. Juicy, fresh on the palate, with more sweet cherry and strawberry fruit. Red rosehips with hibiscus flowers come into play here. The tannins are very soft and supple. Refreshing in its style and despite its lively nature, it has length, plenty of fruit and perfectly defined tannins. Tastes like more even when chilled! A really good Morellino." Vinum

"Sparkling, light ruby red colour. Fresh on the nose, with crisp sour cherry and wild berries, plus a hint of rosehip. Lively acidity on the palate, juicy and with good drinking flow, right through to the finish." Falstaff

"The Morellino di Scansano 2022 is fabulous. Aromatic, sensual and inviting, the 2022 is an ideal wine to drink now and over the next few years. Silky tannins wrap around a core of dark red/purple berry fruit, lavender, rose petal, spice and menthol. All elements are very well balanced. A real charmer." Vinous

"A sweet, juicy nose of vanilla and strawberry draws balance from a light florality, along with slightly astringent undertones of blood orange, hibiscus and blackberry. On the palate, the fruit and flowers are lively and fresh, alongside harmonious tannins and acid." Wine Enthusiast

"Aromas of roses, crushed stones and light cherries. Medium body. Crisp. Very tasty. Crisp finish." James Suckling

"The "basic" Morellino from Le Pupille, confirmation of a project with great vision. Intense on the nose, black mulberry, a hint of liquorice and garrigue, spicy on the palate, with tannins perfectly integrated into the body, excellent persistence of flavour." Luca Gardini

Merlot grapes from a mineral-rich terroir and the style of Conte Loredan Gasparini produce this wine with an unbeatable price/quality ratio. Bright garnet red colour with a slightly lighter rim. Fine bouquet of cassis, cherries, minerals and a tiny hint of vanilla, tobacco and leather. Harmonious and well-balanced on the palate, the tannins are noticeable and yet full of flavour and juice, long final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Light ruby red colour with delicate rim brightening. Fragrant nose, red pepper, ivy, plum behind it. Spicy on the palate, black pepper, fine, well-integrated tannins, refreshing acidity, mouth-watering finish." Falstaff

Intense and pure fruit bouquet. Lively on the palate with beautiful blackberry components and hints of origin from clay and chalky soils. Well-knit tannins guide this refined and full-bodied cuvée into a thoroughly respectable finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dense, sparkling purple red. Ripe blackberry fruit dominates the nose. Agile and juicy on the palate at first, builds up pressure in the middle, present tannin, spicy final." Falstaff

Beautiful Vermentino with great freshness and a lot of verve. Pear, apple, flowers and a hint of mint characterise the bouquet. Generous and nuanced on the palate, in a structured style, with clarity, freshness and elegance - very crisp and successful! SUPERIORE.DE

"Light straw yellow with green reflections. In the nose green apple and dried lime, orange blossom, in the aftertaste fine spice, oregano. On the palate crisp acidity, with lots of juice, clear fruit core, rich structure and exciting course, then unfortunately a little phenolic in the final." Falstaff

"This is aromatic with fresh citrus fruit, orchid blossom and stony soil. Medium-bodied, tangy and a little phenolic with a crisp and zesty finish." James Suckling

Primitivo Felline smells of ripe berries, flowers, figs and sultanas. Its distinctly dense flavour is carried by present but sweet tannins and a fresh, tart plum finish. The classic of the winery. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby red with a dark core. Initially mingled notes of sealing wax and beetroot on the nose, plus some malt, reverberating with milk chocolate. On the palate with lots of tannin and open-hearted fruit, reminiscent of pineapple, ferruginous, precise." Falstaff

Dreamlike Barbera, dedicated to the last work (La Luna e i Falo = Young Moon) by the writer Cesare Pavese. This wine symbolises the connection to the earth and to one's own origins. Dark purple in colour. Complex aromas of dark red, plump, juicy cherries, fine spices, plums and black forest berries on the nose. Polished, dense and very fruity on the palate. Present but silky tannins, finely enveloped by the fruit, rich in finesse and persistent with a first-class acidity structure. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich ruby red colour with a slightly brightening rim. Intense aromas of light malt and violets on the nose, followed by wild berries and a hint of dark chocolate. Sweet and fruity on the palate with supple tannins, drinky and with a long final." Falstaff

"Bright cherry fruit on the nose with plums, mulberries and dark chocolate. Juicy and fruity, with a medium to full body, soft tannins and bright acidity." James Suckling

Since the 2021 vintage, the grapes for this classic from a good house have come exclusively from the hills of the Valpolicella core zone Valpantena: Fresh flowers, sweet red berries, mint and a hint of cinnamon escape the glass. Absolutely delicious and vinous on the palate, the style is exuberant and joyful. This is how fresh and precise Valpolicella can be. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense red with delicate violet reflections. Notes of small red fruits on the nose, followed by hints of cinnamon, black pepper and undergrowth. The taste is equally delicate, fine, fresh and juicy with a medium finish." Falstaff

Powerful ruby colour. Beautiful interplay between earthy notes, tobacco and dark berry fruit on the nose, finely characterised. Juicy on the palate and on the palate, flows calmly, grippy, well-integrated tannins, fine drinking flow. A harmonious all-rounder with a certain sophistication. SUPERIORE.DE

"Very dark ruby red colour with an almost black core. Ripe plum and black elderberry on the nose, with black tea flavours and leather in the background. The dark fruit dominates the palate, with a pleasant freshness and tightly woven tannins on the final." Falstaff

"The 2020 Umbria Rosso Battito is a beautiful and easy to love blend. It opens with cooling mint and stone dust, then gives way to dried strawberries in a delicate but very attractive bouquet. It impresses with its soft yet juicy texture and vibrant ripe red and blue fruits complemented by violet florals on the inside. The finish is savoury and of medium length. Significantly fresher and airier than expected, but still powerful. This wine has been labelled Villa Barbi in previous vintages." Vinous

"Cherry pits, tomatoes, peppercorns and raspberries on the nose. It is fresh, spicy and peppery, with fine and well-integrated tannins and a medium body. Smooth finish." James Suckling

Pleasure and high drinking flow from Tuscany: Fresh ruby red colour. Small red berries, sour cherries and hints of herbs on the nose. The generous flavour is firm, with beautiful Sangiovese acidity and a fruity, medium-long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby red colour with brightening edges. Somewhat volatile on the nose, blueberry and figs, reminiscent of oregano on the finish. Juicy on the palate, stretching across the palate with ripe fruit flavours." Falstaff

"A light and crunchy red with cherry and hints of vanilla. Medium body. Light tannins and a delicious finish." James Suckling

Brilliant light yellow. Reminiscences of citrus fruits determine the nuanced bouquet and the balanced taste. With its freshness, juiciness and delicate bitter note in the finish, it is the perfect and sophisticated companion for Mediterranean dishes. SUPERIORE.DE