James Suckling

As always good and very drinkable is the Rosso of Cerro. Smoke, spice and chocolate notes in the pleasantly fruity fragrance, typical for the grape variety and lasting taste. SUPERIORE.DE

"Wild berries, dried flowers, pine cones and forest scents here. It’s medium-bodied with spices, dried flowers and fruit on the palate, too. Sleek tannins." James Suckling

The Chianti Colli Senesi from Fattoria del Cerro is a dark, lively wine with beautiful fruit, mineral and leather aromas in the nose. Pleasantly round and balanced on the palate. A drinkable wine with a certain standard. SUPERIORE.DE

"A Chianti with lots of berry and chocolate character, medium body, vanilla undertones and a simple finish." James Suckling

The Assolo with fine, pink foam offers a berry, hearty-juicy taste, soft and pleasant. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark blackberry color; very fresh, black currants, inviting; juicy, fresh, cassis, licorice, fine tart, balanced, drinkable, likes it a lot." (JLF) Merum

"Typical dark-fruit and tea aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with a firm, crisp palate and a tight, fruity finish." James Suckling

Bright, fruity red. Fresh and fruity nose of elder, cherries, spices and citrus fruits. On the palate very tasteful, precise and fresh. The firm body and its fresh finish make it a wonderful everyday wine and food companion. SUPERIORE.DE

"Profusion of cherries and berries on the nose, following through to the palate. It’s medium-bodied with firm, fine tannins and a lemon-zest aftertaste." James Suckling

The Sallier de la Tour winery has been owned by the Tasca Counts since 2009, making it the fifth winery to add to the diversity and professionalism of what is arguably Sicily's most famous winery. At Sallier de la Tour, the focus is on the grape varieties Grillo, Inzolia, Syrah and Nero d'Avola.

Light yellow with green reflexes. In the bouquet orange zest, meadow flowers and notes of melon and herbs. Fresh and light at the palate, again fruity, a fine almond note joins. A classic for the light Mediterranean kitchen and the warm summer evening. SUPERIORE.DE

"Fragrant and refreshing, this has intense aromas of white spring flowers and tropical fruit. On the palate, tangy acidity accompanies passion fruit, honeydew and a dollop of vanilla before a green apple close." Wine Enthusiast

"A medium-bodied white with sliced apples, limes, green mangoes and a hint of cardamom. Bright acidity and a refreshing finish. Nice, waxy-lemon character." James Suckling

The winery Sallier de la Tour is since 2009 in the possession of the counts Tasca and thus the fifth enterprise, which complements and constitutes the variety and professionalism of the probably most famous winery of Sicily. Deep dark red, spices and a fine liquorice note in the nose. Impressive fruit and freshness on the palate, the discreet use of wood gives it concentration, backbone, velvety elegance and a good future. SUPERIORE.DE

"I love the spicy complexity to this nero d’avola, which is far from all about its boisterous cherries. Think tamarind, dried cumin and rosemary. Juicy and succulent on the full-bodied palate, where the tannins take on a soft, fleshy appeal, drawing in layers of exuberant blackberries and deeper accents of tar." James Suckling

Nero d'Avola, named after the Lago di Disueri, a lake in the province of Caltanissetta in the middle of Sicily. Deep dark red, intense scent of dark fruits with a hint of eucalyptus. Strong and round on the palate, smooth and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lovely density and firmness to this nero d’avola with firm tannins, fresh fruit and a lightly chewy finish." James Suckling

Smells seductively of spices and cherries. Soft, almost sensual, it glides over the tongue and beguiles the palate with soft, very delicate tannins and a long, juicy finish. An impeccable Sicilian! SUPERIORE.DE

"Lots of fruity, dark-cherry aromas and flavors with undertones of lemon peel and zest. It’s medium-bodied with firm tannins and a lightly chewy texture at the finish." James Suckling

Dark red with varietal bouquet, slightly peppery and grassy notes. A strong fleshy red wine of beautiful spiciness and balanced fineness. SUPERIORE.DE

"Berry, green-olive and lemon-rind aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with medium chewy tannins and a flavorful finish." James Suckling

Deep, dense colour, in the nose much fruit and a breath easily sweetish liquorice. Very elegant with fine, smoky plum bouquet and well integrated acidity in the persistent taste. SUPERIORE.DE

"Some spice, smoked-meat and chocolate aromas and flavors follow through to a medium body with chewy tannins and a medium finish." James Suckling

Delightful ruby red with violet reflexes, the nose has hints of blackcurrant, mulberry and raspberry, held together by the scent of cyclamen and musk. On the palate dense fruit, the tannins sweet and lively. A wonderful and authentic Sicilian. SUPERIORE.DE

"A fresh, clean red with dried cherries, sour cherries and orange peel. It’s medium-bodied and round-textured. Soft and delicious." James Suckling

Of straw-yellow colour with slight green reflections. In the taste tangy elegant acidity paired with mineral and salty hints. A harmonious Chardonnay with an appealing body and large taste volume. SUPERIORE.DE

"A rather linear, tight chardonnay, showing apple-pie, lemon and mineral undertones. It’s medium-bodied with a pretty core of fruit and a flavorful finish." James Suckling

Fresh, very fruity Chianti with a lot of esprit and drinkability. Smells of cherries and red currants, harmoniously round on the palate with lively acidity and well-dosed tannin. SUPERIORE.DE

"A fruity, easy Chianti with fresh cherries and hints of chocolate. Medium body, citrusy acidity and a clean finish." James Suckling

Dark red with typical varietal bouquet, slightly peppery and grassy notes. A strong, fleshy red wine with a nice spiciness and balanced finesse. SUPERIORE.DE

"Blueberries and blackcurrants with flowers and spices follow through to a medium body, firm tannins and a crisp finish." James Suckling

Bright straw yellow. This pure Grillo smells of citrus fruit, melon and fine herbs. On the palate a present, fresh fruit, very juicy and with a mineral-salty vein in the aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aromas of honeysuckle, tropical fruit and Mediterranean herbs are front and center on this fragrant white. Crisp and savory, the tangy palate features pineapple, grapefruit and ripe yellow apple alongside a mineral vein of saline." Wine Enthusiast

"Plenty of dried lemons, pears, fresh apples and minerals on the nose. Flowers, too, such as daffodils. Similar character showing on the full, layered palate with creamy texture and a fresh, vivid finish. Seriously done, as always." James Suckling

This Montepulciano d'Abruzzo fascinates with its flattering bouquet of wild berries and balsamic notes. On the palate notes of dark berries, dense and soft, juicy tannins and fine cocoa touch. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aromas of ripe plum, sour cherry, licorice, oregano and oyster shell. It’s medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins. Juicy, flavorful and fresh." James Suckling

Pure Montepulciano from the San Lorenzo vineyard: garnet red with almost black reflections, intense and noble bouquet, soft and round taste. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aromas of violets, blackberries, blueberries and cloves. It’s medium-bodied with firm, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. Fragrant and silky." James Suckling

The Gianni Masciarelli line is intended to embody the typicality of the region and this Rosato is as strong and full-bodied as one would expect from the grape variety and terroir. Intense cherry pink. Delicately fruity and spicy fragrance, robust on the palate with lots of structure. In the finish a fine minerality and berry fruit. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, bright cherry pink. Flowery-fruity nose, of rich cherries and fresh peach, light spice. Well-balanced drink with juicy tension, spreads beautifully, fresh and clear, harmonious in approach and course. Falstaff

"Pale cherry color. A medium-bodied rosé with aromas and flavors of ripe strawberries, red apples and pink grapefruit. Smooth and easy to drink. Light on the finish." James Suckling

Typical Vitiano: Its color is strong ruby red and aromas of cherries and berries flow into the nose. The taste beautifully clear, as we know him, in the foreground wonderful fresh cherry tones with an aromatic vanilla note. Also the youngest Vitiano has an excellent structure and fine tannins. Today already round, full-bodied, juicy and with long lasting fruit. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rosemary, fresh blueberries and blackberries here. Full-bodied and fruity with juicy tannins and plenty of spicy undertones. Licorice on the finish." James Suckling

Individual drop from autochthonous vine: ruby-purple, aromatic vinous scent with notes of roses, violets and undergrowth. Warm on the palate with clear tannins, soft and accessible. A fruity wine that one likes to drink again and again. SUPERIORE.DE

"Perfumed aromas of lavender, violets, rose hips, crushed blackberries and wild raspberries. It’s medium-bodied with firm, fine tannins. Gently bitter, fragrant floral notes all the way through." James Suckling