James Suckling

As always, the Rosso from Cerro is good and very drinkable. Smoky, spicy and chocolate notes in the pleasantly fruity aroma, the taste typical of the grape variety and long-lasting. SUPERIORE.DE

"Radiant clear ruby red. Rich heart cherries adorn the nose, then black forest berries and delicate herbal spice. Discreet on the palate, distinctly soft tannin, harmonious, light-footed, juicy on the palate with quite a short finish." Falstaff

"A pretty nose of blackberries, red plums, herbs with currant-leaf and some licorice notes. It's medium-bodied with fine tannins and bright acidity. Juicy and fragrant." James Suckling

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

"Aromas of raspberry, lavender, burnt lemon and dried oregano. It’s light-to medium-bodied with fine tannins and crisp acidity. Zesty and crunchy." 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

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

The grapes for this beautiful Soave Classico come from the cru sites in front of Castello di Soave and on the hill of Costeggiola, a very hilly terrain with a silty-sandy texture, rich in active limestone and volcanic rock. Floral and delicate notes of fresh yellow fruits. Dry on the palate, of beautiful expression and very precise with a lively freshness. A very appealing everyday wine of nice drinkability. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aromas of ripe, almost candied pineapple and a spicy, honeycomb-like note. Medium-bodied with a slightly sour-fruit edge to the flavors that gives a very savory finish." James Suckling

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

"Round and fruity with nice cherry and berry character. Medium body and good balance of acidity and light tannin." 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

La Segreta, which takes its name from the surrounding woods near Ulmo, is a charming cuvée of Grecanico, Chardonnay, Viognier and Fiano. On the nose, a fresh, youthful citrus fruit and floral nuances, always balanced on the palate, with style and Sicilian personality. SUPERIORE.DE

"Generous and crisp, this is a prototypical Sicilian dry white. A slew of Mediterranean herbs, but also citrus zest and some ripe nectarine. So much juicy fruit at the finish." James Suckling

Gorgeous ruby red with violet hues, hints of currants, mulberries and raspberries on the nose, held together by cyclamen and musky scents. On the palate, dense fruit, the tannins sweet and lively. A wonderful and authentic Sicilian. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2019 Il Rosso La Segreta punches well above its price point, opening slowly to reveal a bouquet of wild berries, sweet herbs and hints of spiced orange. It’s silky and pliant with medium-bodied texture and ripe black fruits under an air of sweet tobacco. Fine tannins settle in but don’t get in the way as this tapers off energetic and fresh with lingering notes of licorice and dark chocolate." Vinous

"Enticing nose of red cherries and currants with spice and licorice notes. Then comes the warmhearted palate with a satisfying harmony of generous body, ripe fruit and a base of well-crafted tannins, Interesting iodine note at the finish." James Suckling

straw yellow, finely and richly scented with ripe fruit and white flowers, memories of meadow herbs and citrus fruits. Slightly spicy taste, full-bodied and nicely persistent. Good balance between structure and softness. SUPERIORE.DE

"Very savory character to this, but there’s also a tight bead of citric acidity running through the mineral notes. Medium-bodied with bright flavors. Real pecorino." James Suckling

Deep red colour, fascinating complex aroma spectrum on the nose. Dominated by the ripe berry scent, with hints of plums and tobacco. Powerful and intense on the palate, rich in extract, with juicy soft tannins. SUPERIORE.DE

"Well-meshed aromas of wet tobacco, menthol and dark cherry drive the dense nose, with an energetic lift from peppery thyme. Grippy red plum skin and cherry notes are fleshed out by juicy waves of acidity on the midpalate. Come the finish, everything cinches up into a neat package." Wine Enthusiast

"Some balance of fruit and oak to this riserva. Medium-bodied with fine oak and fruit tannins that are melded together. Could do with more fruit mid-palate. A little two-dimensional, but structurally sound and a decent." James Suckling

Feminine floral scent of peach blossom and fresh exotic fruits. Medium-bodied on the palate, with freshness and good consistency, soft fruit flavours on the finish. Drinkable. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow. Discreet aromas of tangerine peel, red-baked apple, ripe pear and camomile. Enters the palate smoothly, with fine fruit melting, fresh in the drink, showing a certain lightness, yet precise, juicy and with present yellow fruit in the final." Falstaff

"An inviting young chardonnay with freshly sliced and lightly spiced apple on the nose and palate. Some lavender-like character, too. Not overly complex, but well poised and lip-smackingly delicious." James Suckling

Brigaldara's Soave is a fresh, clear and very successful white. Aromas of ripe apples, lime zest, flowers and a delicate hint of spices. Soft and supple on the palate, very focused on the fruit and the pleasing acidity, plus notes of almonds that give it a respectable depth. In the pleasant finish, subtle notes of kiwi and citrus fruit - very successful! SUPERIORE.DE

"Aromas and flavors of whites raspberries and pineapple with a lightly spicy, mineral bed. Medium-bodied, fresh and spicy to the end." James Suckling

Classic Trebbiano d'Abruzzo with fresh aromas of citrus and flowers. Young, agile and varietal in taste. Correctly vinified at an unbeatable price. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2020 Trebbiano d'Abruzzo wafts up with a pretty display of ripe apple, chamomile and honied florals. It's silky and textural, with a contrasting mix of citrus-tinged orchard fruits and minerals. This tapers off clean and precise with a lingering hint of sour green melon." Vinous

"Nice concentration of gooseberry and lemon on the nose and palate, together with some dry minerals and fresh flowers. Medium-bodied with a tight phenolic framework building up and holding the fruit back a little. You may decide to hold this for a year, but it's fine to drink now, too." James Suckling

The fresh, supple and very drinkable Casa Boschino is made from a similar blend of grapes as the Cerviolo, the star of the San Fabiano house. However, its grapes come from younger vineyards, so that it can be had for a sensationally low price. Very beautiful aromas of ripe blackberries, blackcurrants and Indian-like spices, full-bodied and with fine tannins. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aromas of blackberries, dark plums, mushrooms, tar and stones. It's medium-to full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Structured and tannic with a stony finish." James Suckling

Balanced bouquet of citrus fruits and floral aromas, fresh and tasty on the palate. A distinctly accessible Soave with a lot of grace at a small price. SUPERIORE.DE

"Starts out with some candied pineapple and apple on the nose, but then it broadens out on the medium-bodied palate into more peachy and ripe-pineapple character. There's a lightly savory, almost wild-garlic note that pervades the wine, which I find very attractive. But the end is all pure, persistent fruit. Keeps you interested from start to finish." James Suckling

Pure Nero d'Avola, named after Lago di Disueri, a lake in the province of Caltanissetta in the middle of Sicily. Deep dark red, intensely fragrant of dark fruits with a hint of eucalyptus. Powerful and round on the palate, supple and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark ruby. In the nose of ripe cherries, dark chocolate and wild berries. Fresh and crisp on the palate, showing young fruit and crisp acidity, glides along finely." Falstaff

"A fine-tannined and pretty-fruited nero d'avola with black-cherry and blueberry character and some citrus. Medium-bodied with chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. In check, but open." 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 a fine hint of cocoa. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2018 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Jorio takes its time opening up in the glass. At first the wine is smoky with peppery florals and hints of camphor. Patience is rewarded, as this deepens with shades of violet, giving way to crushed blackberry and hints of spiced citrus. It's silky yet lifted in feel, with juicy acids and soothingly ripe red and black fruits. This closes incredibly fresh with a flourish of pretty inner florals and hints of licorice. The 2018 Jorio really captures the energy of the vintage and is a pleasure to taste." Vinous

"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

Fresh, very drinkable Valpolicella from stainless steel without wood. Bright ruby red with light reflections. Characterful bouquet of dark cherries with a hint of black pepper. Medium pressure on the palate, good structure and depth, clear fruit, then smooth with a spicy vein on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"A fairly lightweight young red, but there’s a decent core of black fruit and herbs. Juicy and fruity with light but firm tannins adding focus and some structure." James Suckling

The Gianni Masciarelli line is intended to embody the typicality of the region, and so this Rosato is powerful and full-bodied, as you would expect from the grape variety and terroir. Intense cherry pink. Delicately fruity-spicy aroma, robust on the palate with plenty of structure. Finishes with a fine minerality and berry fruit. SUPERIORE.DE

"Red-cherry color with aromas of ripe raspberries and rose petals that follow though to a medium-bodied palate with bright red fruit and a fresh vein of acidity." James Suckling