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

Complex and interesting bouquet of lime and magnolia. In the taste a good freshness and minerality, in the exciting finale then a light hazelnut note. SUPERIORE.DE

"An intensely concentrated Fiano, marked by firm notes of melon rind, green plum skin and pine, expanding on the fresh finish with spice, chalk and firm hazelnut skin accents." Wine Spectator

Still a bit angular and rustic in its early years, the 2012 will now - after several years of deserved bottle maturity - reveal the true potential of a Radici Taurasi. Opulent, warm bouquet of cherries and black berries, along with spicy and wild herbal notes. On the palate it is finely woven, elegant and envelopingly silky, the fullness and complexity of this Aglianico inspires more with every sip. Even though it can mature for many years, it is already an unforgettable pleasure. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2012 Taurasi Radici is still in the process of integrating. Under that sweet spice and toast, you definitely get a clear glimpse of the pretty fruit below. Morello cherry and dried blackberry give substance and fiber to the core of this robust red wine." Robert Parker

"Black-walnut, blackberry and black-olive aromas follow through to a full body, round and chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Very rich and intense." James Suckling

"Underbrush, red fruit, dark spice and a whiff of menthol are some of the aromas that come together on this. The firmly structured elegant palate offers ripe plum, red cherry, licorice and tobacco framed in youthfully austere fine-grained tannins that need time to unwind." Wine Enthusiast

"Lovely hints of spice box, graphite and violet accent the pure black currant and black cherry fruit in this harmonious, full-bodied red. There's good density to this focused version, with savory wild herb and tarry mineral details showing on the creamy, lingering finish." Wine Spectator

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

As early as 1865, the first 1,850 Pinot Noir vines were brought to Italy from Burgundy by Count Vistarino. Since then, the vinification of this demanding grape variety has been continually refined by generations. Today, the Pinot Noir Noirs of the dynasty of winegrowers can even outshine much more expensive Pinot Noirs from Burgundy at international tastings.

Pernice comes from the single vineyard of the same name and fascinates with its fine fragrance and elegance. Intense ruby red with garnet reflections. On the nose complex and rich with notes of violets and small red fruits, some roasted coffee and cocoa. On the palate elegant, full-bodied, with present fruit, very balanced with a pleasant minerality and a long, spicy finish. The harmonious tannins make this wine elegant and give it a good backbone from start to finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Perfumed with fragrant spice and smoky mineral notes, this dense and chewy Pinot is fresh and appealing. Medium-bodied, with a core of ripe raspberry and mulberry fruit, Earl Grey tea and tar notes that expands on the finish." Wine Spectator

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

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

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

The lively, long Pinot Nero Anrar Riserva seduces with elegance and character. Dark garnet red colour and fragrant aromas of wild cherry, ripe raspberry, lavender and dried herbs. On the palate a firm, but extremely silky texture and despite the youthful freshness already much strength and perseverance. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2013 Alto Adige Pinot Noir Riserva Anrar is a very distinctive wine that most certainly deserves attention. The approach adopted here is meatier and more concentrated than most. The wine exhibits a saturated ruby color and a bouquet that is both articulate and generous. There are evident tones of dark fruit and forest bramble, but you also get pretty notes of nutmeg and cinnamon at the back. It is aged in new barrique. The wine offers profound depth and richness on the long finish." 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

Così Sia is a Friulano with small additions of Malvasia and Ribolla, which convinces by its clear directness. Lush, fragrant with tropical fruits and crispy fresh on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

The grapes for the rare Naturalis Historia come from a 40-year-old vineyard located 400 meters above sea level with deep, sandy soils of volcanic origin in Mirabella. Deep, sparkling dark red. In the bouquet red currant, sweet spices and aromas of dark plums and red cherries. In the drink perfectly structured with well-dosed pressure, but with a full body that is never broad, but fresh, smooth and very agile, leading to a very harmonious, long lasting final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lots of earth, spice and berry aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, round, savory and juicy. Lots of flavor and intensity. Gorgeous density." James Suckling

"Mature black-skinned berry, ripe plum, baking spice, violet and a whiff of earth are some of the aromas you'll find on this impressive red. The structured palate doles out juicy black cherry, crushed blackberry, vanilla and a dusting of cocoa framed in velvety tannins. Even though it's already accessible, it will continue to evolve and age well for years to come." Wine Enthusiast

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

"The venerated 2012 Sicilia Contea di Sclafani Rosso del Conte Tenuta Regaleali is a blend of 41% Nero d'Avola, 31% Perricone and the rest is a mix of various red grapes found on the Regaleali estate. Interestingly, past editions of this wine were reported as all Nero d'Avola but the blending formula seems to have gotten more complex with each passing vintage. This is a big boned wine with thick extraction and a long-lasting build. In fact, this bottle should go into the cellar for a few more years to better integrate and soften. The finish offers coffee, tar, licorice, dried fruit, blackberry preserves and much more. Rosso del Conte shows profound complexity." Robert Parker

The grapes for the rare Naturalis Historia come from a 40-year-old vineyard located 400 meters above sea level with deep, sandy soils of volcanic origin in Mirabella. Deep, sparkling dark red. In the bouquet red currant, sweet spices and aromas of dark plums and red cherries. In the drink perfectly structured with well-dosed pressure, but with a full body that is never broad, but fresh, smooth and very agile, leading to a very harmonious, long lasting final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Fully saturated purple-ruby with a pale rim. Floral nuances complement blackberry, fresh herbs and sweet spices on the complex nose. Bright, juicy and fresh, then slightly linear in its delivery of steely blue and black fruit flavors. Finishes long with mountingly chewy tannins and a strong presence of licorice." Vinous

"Aromas evoking dark baking spice, forest floor, French oak, dried herb, violet and balsamic menthol are some of the aromas you'll find on this fragrant structured red. The concentrated palate evokes plum, blackberry jam, vanilla and tobacco while firm fine-grained tannins provide the support." Wine Enthusiast

"This bright red is full-bodied and mouthwatering, packed with ripe raspberry and black cherry fruit and licorice snap, mandarin orange peel and smoky mineral notes. Creamy tannins firm the lingering, aromatic finish." Wine Spectator

"The 2009 Taurasi Naturalis Historia is an exceptional expression of Aglianico that shows a surprisingly floral bouquet with dried rose petal and lavender potpourri. The wine is smooth and silky in texture, which is not an easy feat for the very robust and naturally tannic grape. This hearty red wine shows heft and persistence, but it also delivers grace and understated power. Toasted notes of cinnamon and roasted almond appear on the close." Robert Parker

Serpico is an authentic, long-lasting wine made from Aglianico grapes, some of which come from vines over 100 years old. Intense, deep ruby red colour and an extremely complex bouquet with aromas of cherries, sweet spices, liquorice, coffee and cocoa. Impressive its extraordinary concentration and aroma as well as the enormously long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2012 Irpinia Aglianico Serpico comes from pre-phylloxera vines and the wine is aged in both new and neutral oak. Serpico represents Feudi di San Gregorio's best fruit and the wine philosophy is modern and rich, stylistically speaking. Dark prune, blackberry, spice, licorice, tar, tobacco and balsam herb contribute to the complex bouquet. The mouthfeel is richly textured and velvety. This wine needs a few more years before the fruit reaches full focus." Robert Parker

"Dense tannins are swathed in a tightly woven cloth of crushed black currant, tarry mineral, dried thyme and licorice snap flavors in this rich, full-bodied red. Long and focused, with a lasting, aromatic finish." Wine Spectator

"Forest floor, leather, tilled soil, ripe berry and balsam are some of the aromas you'll find in this delicious red. The smooth, dense palate delivers blackberry jam, espresso, licorice and ground pepper flavors, blanketed with soft, silky tannins. Tobacco and graphite notes linger on the finish." Wine Enthusiast

"A red with chocolate, spices and hints of oak on the nose and palate. Medium to full body, chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Always a big yet structured and agile red." James Suckling

"A great Irpinian Aglianico which balances power and refinement. From the 400m-high Dal Re vineyard, only 10,000 bottles were produced. Hugely concentrated with impenetrable colour. Although there is great fruit density here, the wine retains wonderful lift. It saw 12 months’ ageing in new oak before five years in bottle. Will live 50 years." Decanter

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