Matured Wines

Elegant and aromatically versatile bouquet of almonds, bright fruits and citrus tones, absolutely coherent, complex and stylistically clear on the palate. A rare, noble Riserva of the highest quality. SUPERIORE.DE

Deep dark ruby with radiant edge. Animating bouquet of red berries, cherries and exotic herbal spices. On the palate a captivating tension between extract sweetness, acidity and a surprisingly cool fruit component, which gives this exceptional wine an impressive personality and elegance. Blindly tasted, this red wine would hardly be identified as a typical Primitivo di Manduria - here the team around Gregory Perrucci has succeeded in creating a great wine! SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, bright garnet red. Tender nose, ripe raspberries, some pomegranate. Smooth and round on the palate, unfolds with unexpected elegance, fine-meshed tannin, reverberates for a long time. Falstaff

"Very pale and sweet and charming. Very Pinot-esque – quite different from other wines. Red cherries and ripeness. 2010 saw lots of sirocco and bigger grapes and high yields. Lisa Gilbee admires his courage and experimentation. The fact that the wine was on the skins for so long may have reabsorbed the colour – a technique usually used for Nebbiolo." Jancis Robinson

"Good deep, bright red. Sexy red cherry, iron, violet, earth tones, and Asian spices on the captivating nose, with a mineral component building with air. Sweet and plush but with penetrating, harmonious laser-like acidity really lifting and extending the red cherry, sweet spice, and floral flavors. A beauty, finishing long and smooth as silk; so light on its feet it is almost Pinot Noiresque. This was the first vintage ever of this wine, created to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first ever Primitivo made by Felline; it has been made only a second time since, in the 2016 vintage." Vinous

A classic from the centre of the island: Don Antonio 2012 is characterised by its full berry fruit aroma and notes of spicy herbs and flowers. Full-bodied and smooth with a lot of character and a beautiful long forest fruit finish. Surprises with its elegance despite all its structure. SUPERIORE.DE

"Finely meshed and harmonious, with a skein of spice unraveling through the plumped cherry, smoke, mocha and herbes de Provence flavors. The lightly chewy tannins are supple on the juicy finish." Wine Spectator

"Boldly structured, this brawny wine opens with aromas of mature black-skinned fruit, exotic spice and a whiff of toasted oak. The generous, chewy palate offers fleshy black cherry, raspberry, licorice, cinnamon and cocoa alongside velvety tannins. You'll also detect the warmth of alcohol but the dense fruit richness easily supports it." Wine Enthusiast

"Previously an IGT wine, Morgante's Don Antonio is now a Sicilia DOC. The 2012 Sicilia Nero d'Avola Don Antonio offers one of the most beautiful and complete portraits of this promising indigenous grape from southern Italy. This is an elaborate wine with a strong oak imprint that has done much to soften and smooth out any of the grape's rough edges. The bouquet reveals dark fruit, spice, tobacco and wet earth or terra-cotta. The wine's concentration is bold and richly layered." Robert Parker

A classic from the centre of the island: stands out for its full berry fruit aroma and notes of spicy herbs and flowers. Full-bodied and smooth with lots of character and a beautiful long wild berry finish. Surprises with its elegance despite all its structure. SUPERIORE.DE

"Made from native grape Nero d'Avola, this offers intense aromas of blackberry, pepper and menthol with whiffs of toasted oak. The palate delivers a tight core of sour cherry and blackberry layered with spicy pepper, cinnamon and espresso." Wine Enthusiast

"A very polished and refined nero d'avola with sour cherries, chocolate and hints of toasted oak. Full body, loads of fruit and a juicy finish. Serious red from Sicily." Robert Parker

With opulent, complex and harmonious impressions, from which intense red berries stand out, it embraces the nose. The taste is impressively warm and rich, reaching out on a velvety base, impressing with its power as much as with its long persistence. A great drop characterised by finesse and elegance. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2008 Nero d'Avola Riserva Don Antonio is fabulous in this vintage. It is a decidedly cool, inward Don Antonio. A persistent vein of minerality supports layers of dark fruit, mint and smoke in this tightly coiled, energetic finish. Varietal notes swirl around in the glass as the wine build towards the generous finish." Vinous

"The 2008 Nero d'Avola Riserva Don Antonio is fabulous in this vintage. It is a decidedly cool, inward Don Antonio. A persistent vein of minerality supports layers of dark fruit, mint and smoke in this tightly coiled, energetic finish. Varietal notes swirl around in the glass as the wine build towards the generous finish. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2023." Robert Parker

With opulent, complex and harmonious impressions, from which intense red berries stand out, it embraces the nose. The taste is almost sensational, reaching out on a velvety base and impressing with its power as much as its long persistence. A great wine characterised by finesse and elegance. SUPERIORE.DE

"Shows ripe plum and maraschino cherry on the nose, with hints of licorice and fresh oak. Full and sturdy, with intense black fruit and dried herb flavors driving through and leaving an almost saline mineral aftertaste. Well-structured. This complex, engaging wine will improve in the bottle, but it's tempting now." Wine Spectator

Very dark ruby, intense aromas of blueberry, blackberry and blackcurrant. Deep taste with much clear and dense berry fruit, smooth and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Powerful dark ruby. Opened in the nose with pronounced spicy notes of cardamom and fresh basil, then full of cassis and plums. On the palate, too, it has spicy notes, with hints of kitchen herbs and hearty, gripping tannins." Falstaff

"The 2013 Monteti is a terrific wine with a well-concentrated but seamless presentation of flavors. Black fruit transitions to baking spice, cured leather and bresaola with jumper berry. The bouquet is savory and dark, but it never feels heavy or flat. Indeed, the wine offers a bright and pristine mouthfeel that prizes length and elegance." Robert Parker

An exciting rarity: original wine from the private stocks of the winery. Intensely red in the glass, interspersed with dark orange reflections. The aroma of ripe red berries and oriental spices is captivating. Elegance, finesse and persistence characterise the taste, which lies densely across the palate and reveals a beautiful fruit, silky tannins and a characterful note of maturity despite its older age. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2004 Nero d'Avola Don Antonio is a selection made from the estate's finest fruit and aged for 12 months in French oak. This beautiful red presents an attractive array of smokiness, tar and dark plums/prunes with outstanding length, well-integrated oak and finessed tannins. Made in a rich, concentrated style, it needs a few years in bottle before it expresses its maximum potential. Brothers Carmelo and Giovanni Morgante named the wine in honor of their father, Antonio Morgante." Vinous

"The 2004 Nero d'Avola Don Antonio is a selection made from the estate's finest fruit and aged for 12 months in French oak. This beautiful red presents an attractive array of smokiness, tar and dark plums/prunes with outstanding length, well-integrated oak and finessed tannins. Made in a rich, concentrated style, it needs a few years in bottle before it expresses its maximum potential. Brothers Carmelo and Giovanni Morgante named the wine in honor of their father, Antonio Morgante." Robert Parker

Ben Ryé - the great naturally sweet white wine from Donnafugata. The grapes are harvested in mid-August and left to dry naturally for 20 to 30 days. In September, the later ripening grapes are harvested and freshly processed. During fermentation, the hand-picked, raisined berries are added to the must in several stages.

A particularly good vintage has produced grapes of excellent quality, which we can see very nicely in this Ben Ryé 2012. It presents itself in a shiny gold with amber reflections; it presents notes of apricot, figs, dates, candied citrus fruits and Mediterranean maquis. On the palate, the sweetness is perfectly supported by a tangy freshness and minerality. Very long, aromatic persistence. A wine of great complexity, harmony and elegance, icon of heroic Pantelleria viticulture. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2012 Passito di Pantelleria Ben Ryé is the result of a dry vintage and healthy concentration of sugars. Ben Ryé's taste profile changes enormously when you get to these younger vintages. Passito di Pantelleria is a wine that shows a very distinct jump in evolution just a few years into its aging process. Once it makes it past that first plateau, the wine then embarks on an excruciatingly slow progression that takes decades to complete. In fact, looking back at this retrospective, I can't say that any of the wines felt "old" or flat. Even the inaugural 1989 vintage is beaming with life. I have the same high expectations for this vintage." Robert Parker

"A rich and mouthwatering dessert wine, with expressive baked peach, nectarine pâte de fruit, green tea, meringue and candied ginger flavors. There's real drive to this wine, and the fruit and spice notes ring out on the long finish." Wine Spectator

The red Selezione Gioacchino in Riserva quality exudes splendid aromas of blackberry, sour cherry and plum, in the background ink and liquorice. The taste is agile with the fragrant fruit combined with a silky tannin. SUPERIORE.DE

Essenze Barolo Riserva is vinified only in the best vintages. It is a blend of the best grapes from the vineyards of the Comune del Barolo. Ethereal scent, some forest earth, tar, tobacco and spices. A wonderfully balanced Barolo with fine acid and tannin structure and beautiful fruit component - completely in the style of the house and made for a long life! SUPERIORE.DE

"A robust wine, powerful, also muscular with grippy tannin and many exciting facets. In the fragrance fresh blackberry and cranberry with a pinch of liquorice powder, plus the typical scent of forest floor and dried mushrooms. The veil of tannin under which young Barolo lies has already lifted somewhat." Jens Priewe

"Dark shining ruby red with delicately brightening rim. In the nose slightly balsamic with dark berry fruit and mild leather, in the reverberation after noble mushrooms and undergrowth. Opens on the palate with elegant melting and great density, balanced between tannin, acidity and fruit, spans a coordinated arc, pithy final." Falstaff

The quintessence of Franciacorta and the winery's top product - full-bodied, elegant, extremely fine. The optimally developed bouquet of tropical fruits and dried fruits shows itself manifold, the terroir and the signature of the winery are unmistakable. Powerful and fresh on the palate, the taste is an explosion of nuanced flavours. Only 7,000 bottles are produced each year. SUPERIORE.DE

Brunello 2012 by Mastrojanni seduces with beautiful charisma, intensity and finesse. Characterful bouquet of sweet cherries, Mediterranean herbs, smoke and tobacco. The splendid fruit and the tightly woven tannins are carried by a light acidity. Very good storage potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"A multi-facetted nose of plums, leather and tobacco; juicy in the mouth, the acidity perceptible, the tannin well integrated, racy and powerful, without forgetting the finesse." Vinum

"A very typical Brunello with berry and tobacco character plus hints of cedar. Full-bodied, chewy and tannic. Needs time to soften and come together. Savory wine." James Suckling

"Mid ruby with bright bricky rim. Open, red-fruit nose and solid fruit palate. Grainy tannins that are a little demanding right now. Building up in complexity on the finish." Jancis Robinson

"Beautifully saturated and dark, the 2012 Brunello di Montalcino offers a distinctively sophisticated personality. There's an air of nobility that is natural to Brunello, but that comes in limited supply in this warm vintage. You definitely get it here. The wine's bouquet offers a compelling medley of dark fruit tones that shift into savory spicy and balsam herb. Those automatic transitions are smooth and seamless. Another nice quality of the wine is that no one element overpowers or overshadows the other. It offers a great sense of balance. This wine has many cards to play and I am confident it will play them well over the next ten years of its evolution." Robert Parker

"Luminous red. Highly complex nose offers aromas of red cherry, raspberry, flint and violet, plus a touch of beef bouillon; this is a candidate for the most complex nose of the vintage. Then textbook Sangiovese flavors of flinty red cherries, licorice and minerals. Long and clean on the perfumed, highly mineral finish." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

Classical, powerful, precise, charming and accessible. Every year it captivates with elegance and finesse, lasting and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Shiny, rich ruby garnet. Very open and inviting nose with notes of cranberries and cherries, some sealing wax in the background. Round and supple in the attack and course, shows much present, open fruit, fine-meshed tannin that develops elegantly, very long". Falstaff

"The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is a dark and savory wine with a generous bouquet of meaty aromas that peel back in thick layers. At its core is a healthy dose of black fruit, but background aromas of cured meat, grilled spice and smoked bacon give the wine a unique personality. This wine shows enthusiastic readiness were it to be paired with a succulent, fire-roasted steak. The mouthfeel revealed by this Brunello from Fuligni is surprisingly dense, thick and velvety. The wine shows attractive richness on both the nose and the palate. It is ready to drink in the near or medium-term." Robert Parker

"Good full red. Complex, penetrating aromas and flavors of red cherry, strawberry, minerals and violet, plus a complicating hint of cinnamon. Rich and dense but with a strong mineral underpinning giving this a very precise, lifted mouthfeel. Long and very clean on the vibrant finish. Outstanding, classic, refined Brunello." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

"Forest floor, aromatic herb, dark spice and eucalyptus aromas come together with a floral twist. Bright and elegant, the palate shows succulent wild cherry, white pepper, star anise and chopped mint flavors. With its taut, fine-grained tannins and firm acidity, it needs time to unwind and fully develop." Wine Enthusiast

"Extremely floral with rose-petal and cherry character. Walnut and mushroom undertones. Medium to full body, velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. Citrus-rind undertones. Delicious, solid and harmonious wine." James Suckling

"Mid ruby. Fine, tight and brooding on the nose. Holding back a little on the palate too. Wonderful balance of fruit, succulent acidity and firm, chewy tannins. Real breeding and super-fine." Jancis Robinson

120 years after the foundation of the winery, the re-release of a classic with special equipment (incl. bound booklet on the history) comes on the market. This high-quality Nebbiolo comes from approx. 50-year-old vines in the Sassorosso and Sassina sites, where the soils are very poor and stony. Clear ruby red, rich, powerful and complex on the palate with a wonderful elegance. The finesse and precision of the Nebbiolo grape captivates from the first sip, and with increasing aeration this rare drop reveals its complexity and structure. A jubilee wine as it is written in the book! SUPERIORE.DE

"This is a gorgeous and beautifully aged expression of Nebbiolo from the high mountains in the far north of Italy. The 2009 Valtellina Superiore Riserva Castel Chiuro absolutely blossoms in the glass with rose petal, violets, wild blueberry and more tangy forest fruit. The wine shows a long and pleasurable succession of small red berry aromas such as cassis and raspberry. Those polished and elegant primary tones are followed by light brushstrokes of smoke, licorice and tar. This wine is an absolute beauty." Robert Parker

There are no 8,000 bottles of this great Brunello 2012, a powerful yet elegant wine. Ettore and Enrica Bandirola learned how to make wine from scratch at no less than Giancarlo (Siro) Pacenti. Insider tip! SUPERIORE.DE

"Nose with notes of stone fruit and dark chocolate; in the mouth compact, with a lot of melting and beautiful course to aromas of juicy stone fruit. Harmonious." Vinum

"The Sesta di Sopra 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is a rich and savory wine. It opens to a beautifully saturated ruby color and a dark appearance. The bouquet is redolent of cherry, wild raspberry, spice, toasted almond and spicy tobacco or cured leather. The quality and the intensity of the bouquet is excellent. But like many of the best Brunellos of the vintage, the mouthfeel is not as long or deep as you might expect, given the generous abundance of the aromas released." Robert Parker

"Beautiful aromas of raspberries, strawberries and flowers. Very intense and focused. Full-bodied, silky and flashy with lots of fruit and firm and tight tannins. Needs time to open but already fantastic." James Suckling

"Bright dark red. The terroir-driven nose offers raspberry, cherry, and iron aromas, complicated by oak-derived coffee and sweet spice tones. Utterly seamless in texture, featuring very precise and highly energetic smoky red cherry and raspberry jelly flavors. The slowly mounting, suave finish shows outstanding length and a refined touch to the tannins." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

"Mature black-skinned fruit, menthol and dark spice aromas carry over to the savory, full-bodied palate, joining juicy black cherry, raspberry compote and dried herb flavors. Firm, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity offer support and a seamless feel." Wine Enthusiast

2015 was a very warm year with relatively little rainfall and an overall highly positive course for wine production. Dense, compact garnet red. In the lush bouquet lots of warmth and besides the classic notes like cherry, plum and graphite we find eucalyptus and pepper. Extremely lush and spicy on the palate as well, with an invigorating freshness and sheer richness that, together with elegant tannins, will ensure wonderful ageing potential. A deep and very plump wine with unmistakable Aglianico personality! SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2015 Terra di Lavoro is a blend of 80% Aglianico and 20% Piedirosso, although you most certainly get herbaceous or pyrazine-driven aromas of green spice and bitter coffee that recall the Cabernet family. Beyond those more pointedly aromatic components, the bouquet offers spice, sweet tobacco, blackberry fruit and dried cherry. The vines are now aged from 16 to 26 years old, and they are located at 450 meters above sea level in the volcanic soils of the extinct Roccamonfina volcano. This was a hot vintage that offers exuberant and opulent fruit, followed by structure and soft tannins." Robert Parker

"A powerful yet balanced red with glorious dark fruits, sweet tobacco, dark mushroom and flowers. Full body, chewy and rich tannins and a long and powerful finish." James Suckling