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Amber in colour and glossy, a grandiose scent of honey, caramel and citrus, wide on the palate and perfectly balanced by a brilliant acid reader. Deep and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Can be enjoyed now and will last forever and ever." Sean O'Callaghan (Riecine)

"Tawny brown. Gorgeous tangy aroma of reduced apricots and bitter orange. Like a vin santo in its glorious intensity but with a cool pure apricot freshness. Glorious in its fresh bitter-sweet concentration." Jancis Robinson

Focus bewitches with an elegant scent of red fruits and warm, balsamic tones. The fresh taste is characterized by the typical spice and the lively tannins of a high-quality Merlot of the Colli Orientali. SUPERIORE.DE

Ruby red, with a fine cherry scent, in which there are also hints of nuts and wild berries, vanilla, cinnamon, sage and tobacco. Concentrated, rich taste with harmonious tannins and long aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE

"A rich, deep, dark ruby. Opened in the nose with intense spicy notes, lemon leaves, followed by fresh cherry and plum, fine spices. Juicy and round in the base and course, a lot of ripe berry fruit, especially raspberry, fine elegance, fine-meshed tannin, long aftertaste." Falstaff

"Bright ruby-red. Dark berries, spicy licorice and sweet herbs on the perfumed nose. Rich, round and very suave in the mouth, offering dark cherry and licorice flavors complicated by tobacco, minerals and flint. Finishes very smooth and long, with intriguing hints of camphor and aromatic herbs. Very politely styled Rosso del Conte." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

"Excellent aromas of dried fruit, blackberries and tar. Full-bodied with chewy tannins but polished and fine. A dense, fresh red with a grilled-meat and dark-fruit aftertaste." James Suckling

Avvoltore is a fantastically elegant Sangiovese refined with Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Deep dark and with a grandiose bouquet, strongly fruity with light spicy and vegetarian hints, it tastes concentrated and soft at the same time. The brilliant finale is highly individual and stirring. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dense and deep ruby. Very intense and inviting nose, opened with notes of blackberry and mulberry, in the background fresh notes of orange peel, playful. On the palate much strong tannin, dense and interwoven in the anterior part, slightly coarse and slightly drying in the posterior part, still needs storage". Falstaff

"Blackberry jam, cassis, mint, licorice, violets and dark spices hit the palate in the 2012 Avvoltore. A huge, inky wine, the 2012 possesses tons of depth, with just enough vibrancy and freshness to balance the overtness of the vintage. Unapologetically rich and intense, the 2012 delivers the goods, big time. What a gorgeous wine this is." Antonio Galloni

This top Barolo comes from the enchanting Corda della Briccolina parcel in Serralunga d'Alba and is the only one of the stately Barolo squad of the house to be aged in barriques. Garnet red with the bewitching scent of rose petals, rock candy, caramel and dried fruit. On the palate powerful, solemn and nicely tannin-heavy, long and harmonious in the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"This opens with aromas of intense underbrush, tobacco leaf, leather, and roasted coffee bean. The palate offers up black cherry accented with nutmeg, dried sage, espresso and mocha alongside compact tannins that leave a drying finish."Wine Enthusiast

"Plenty of strawberries, flowers and grilled meats on the nose. Medium body, spicy and dried-fruit character with a hint of walnuts. Succulent finish."James Suckling

Excellent site Barolo Cerretta, very strong and elegant, with the classic spicy cherry bouquet, very beautifully articulated. Full fruit of forest berries on the palate, pleasantly silky tannin and a good acidity form the opulent taste structure. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark berry, pressed flower, iron, leather and spice aromas come together on this firmly structured wine. The full-bodied palate delivers juicy black cherry, eucalyptus, anise and clove alongside big, velvety tannins. A licorice note closes the lingering finish. It’s already almost approachable but hold for more complexity."Wine Enthusiast

"An intense red, whose strawberry, cherry, tar and earth flavors ride the racy structure to a long finish. Balanced in a lean way, with tar and licorice notes persisting on the aftertaste."Wine Spectator

Strong character of the Ribeca with its fruitiness, freshness and persistence. Its pleasantly spicy fragrance and the harmonious, hearty-fruity taste make it an extraordinarily successful Sicilian. SUPERIORE.DE

Only 2,500 bottles are bottled per vintage: Amber Vin Santo, incredibly full, with notes of almonds, honey and candied oranges; it is pressed from white dried Malvasia grapes and a small part of Canaiolo. With its pleasant sweetness it is a wonderful companion to desserts, foie gras or soft cheese. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling, dark amber with a slightly yellow edge. Shows notes of coffee with milk, pear jam, then lots of dates. Compact and dense on the palate, it looks like a single cast, very harmonious and woven, glides along for a long time." Falstaff

"Aromas and flavors of molasses, Muscat raisin and caramel are the hallmarks of this sweet, unctuous dessert white. The finish is creamy and resonant, showing freshness and harmony." Wine Spectator

"Dark colored amber. So much dried, sweet cherries. Full-bodied and very sweet with syrup, yet fresh and amazing. A unique sweet wine. Drink forever. A joy to taste by the tea spoon." James Suckling

"Rocca di Montegrossi often makes one of the richest Vin Santos in Chianti Classico. The 2006 is a bit less opulent than is often the case, but that just means the Vin Santo is not a blockbuster. Voluptuous and beautifully layered throughout, the 2006 offers an attractive infusion of dried herbs, wild flowers, coconut, mint and leather, all wrapped around a core of dark, deeply spiced fruit." VINOUS

Nocio, a Vino Nobile di Montepulciano from a single vineyard, impressively shows the true character of the Sangiovese grape and has also been the quality leader of the region for years. Deep red, intense aromas of sour cherry, red currant, rose blossom, violet and sweet spices. On the palate dense, juicy and elegant, with fresh pure fruit and smooth polished tannin. Lively mineral and floral nuances in the very long aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE

"Excellent the result of the entire production, outstanding the Nobile Nocio '10, complex, generous aroma pack, with fresh notes of menthol and eucalyptus, fruity notes of blackcurrant and fine tobacco. Quick on the palate, where it relaxes harmoniously and vigorously, full of flavour and long finish." Gambero Rosso 2015

The Sangiovese grapes of this wine come from the vineyard of the Empire of His Royal Highness the Count of Turin, Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy, who planted it in 1935. The soil is a mixture of clay and gravel, rich in marl and rock, which gives the grapes a spectacular minerality. The variations in temperature during the day play a decisive role in developing the finest aromas, which are elegant and complex. The wine, bottled in numbered bottles, is not filtered in order to preserve all the typical varietal notes and characteristics of Sangiovese. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, intense garnet red. Very open and accessible nose, old-style in the best sense, of rhubarb, pomegranate, sour cherry and cherry stones. Relaxed and supple at the base, it opens with a grippy, fine-grained tannin, salty and very long, ripe fruit in the aftertaste". (Place 45 / 100 "Best 100 under 100€) Falstaff

"The 2015 Valdarno di Sopra Vigna dell'Impero offers aromas of candied cherry, blackberry, spice and leather. The finish is on the soft side, and I am assigning a slightly shorter drinking window for this warm vintage as a result. The fruit is concentrated and rich, thanks to the heat of the growing season." Robert Parker

"A tight and focused red with cherry, earth and orange peel. Roses, too. Full body yet very reserved with ultra-fine tannins and a fresh finish. Linear and beautiful. Old vine sangiovese. Shows outstanding potential. " James Suckling