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The Campè vineyard is located above Garretti in Grinzane Cavour. Barolo Campè Vürsù by La Spinetta draws its fruit from the upper part of the vineyard, where the topsoil is shallow and the vines are oldest at 70+ years. Campè 2017 opens to a velvety and dark and very potent appearance with dark garnet hues. The nose shows dark primary fruit with dried blackberries and plums, but also savoury notes of spice, tar and dried liquorice roots. The wine shows a firm backbone and is actually not at all restrained, but the elegant tannins complement the captivating interplay of fruit and structure into the long, very classic finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2017 Barolo Campè is a very pretty, elegant wine. Proprietor Giorgio Rivetti and winemaker Stefano Mazzeta did everything right with the 2017, a wine that is so harmonious in the early going. The Campè is bright, punchy and so expressive. A spine of tannin gives the wine energy and shape, with all the elements so nicely balanced. Another few years in bottle will help immeasurably." Vinous

"The La Spinetta 2017 Barolo Campè Vürsù sources its fruit from the Garretti vineyard in Grinzane Cavour. The wine shows depth, vertical intensity and quite an impressive range of aromas that span redcurrant and berry to hazelnut paste and earthy truffle. Despite the shiny ruby appearance of the wine, this is a full-bodied Barolo with plenty of power and true grit, or what the Italians call "grinta." Give those nervous tannins time and patience." Robert Parker

"This is really something, with superb concentration of fruit and tannins. It's powerful yet harmonious with a muscular sense and agile feel. Blackberries and strawberries with bark and wet-earth undertones. Goes on for a long time on the palate. Give it three to five years of bottle age to come around." James Suckling

This is one of the most interesting and expressive wines to come out of the Vittoria area of Sicily. The 2020 Frappato is tangy and sharp, linear and direct. And it reveals more depth and nuances than one would expect in this price range. Normally, a good Frappato always has an authentic and transparent expression. This unmasked openness is also present here, but in addition there is an almost accidental hint of balsamic herbs and bitter almonds that give it further tension and personality. How good that Titta Cilia and Giusto Occhipinti leave nothing to chance, and so this finesse-rich frappato is rightly one of the region's most independent drops every year. SUPERIORE.DE

Since Guidalberto has been vinified from its own grapes, most of which also grow in the Sassicaia DOC monopoly position, San Guido's "second wine" has almost surpassed itself. Spicy, earthy bouquet with hints of tobacco, clove and lavender, dense and juicy on the palate with fresh red and black berry fruit. The tannins are well-dosed and the finish is complex with a majestic elegance that will become even more refined with years of bottle ageing. SUPERIORE.DE

"Mid ruby with a touch of sediment - a sample blend, rather than a finished wine, as with the last two release presentations. Quite reticent on the nose, just giving hints of what it's got - a flash of creamy vanilla, a scent of ripe, plummy, black fruit and some toasted tobacco. Full bodied, with mouth-coating but fine-grained tannins. Plump and velvety - Merlot making its presence felt here. Pretty good length too. This is embryonic and a little closed, but I think has plenty to give - an attractive Guidalberto that will reward cellaring." Jancis Robinson

"This enticing red offers alluring aromas of fragrant purple flowers, dark-skinned berries and crushed mint. The elegantly structured palate doles out succulent blackberry, orange zest, licorice and saline notes set against taut, refined tannins. It's nicely balanced by fresh acidity." Wine Enthusiast

As a result of extensive soil research, Francesco Ricasoli was able to identify three microlocations, which will be vinified separately from the 2015 vintage onwards. The range of Chianti Classico Gran Selezione now includes, in addition to the famous Castello di Brolio, three cru sites (Colledilà, Roncicone and Ceniprimo), all of which are 100% planted with Sangiovese. They differ in structure and taste in close correspondence with their terroir and impressively demonstrate the complexity of the Chanti Classico region.

The grapes of Colledilà come from the soils of Monte Morello. The 7.6 hectare single-vineyard plot was planted in 2002 on very rocky soils rich in calcium, clay and organic matter. These characteristics give this wine its sharpness and concentration, promising long ageing in the cellar.

Ripe, dark cherry fruit and blackberry aromas, followed by tar, liquorice and potting soil. On the palate, a fine earthiness, cherry and plum, plus finely knit and slightly sweet tannins. The dense fruit and pleasant acid wire the Sangiovese provide the necessary freshness. Masterfully composed! SUPERIORE.DE

"This is sensational, with ultra fine tannins that melt into the wine. Such intense and beautiful fruit with cherries, peaches and lightly candied cherries. Some citrus, too. Very soft and creamy with wonderful polish. Beautiful center palate and a lovely finish. A song in the bottle. A little tight now. Hard to wait, but give it two or three years to open." James Suckling

Luce is the wine icon of the eponymous estate and symbol of the harmonious balance between the elegant structure of Sangiovese and the fullness of Merlot. The wine marries the tradition and terroir of the Montalcino region and the personal interpretation of this extraordinary land.

Almost impenetrable ruby red. The bouquet is initially still reductive and relatively austere, which opens up softly and warmly with seductive scents of ripe berries, tobacco and leather with increasing aeration. The taste is concentrated, distinctive and tannic, yet silky and promising on the palate. The finish is long and deep with hints of coffee and vanilla. A great blend of Merlot and Sangiovese with high potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"A dense and wonderfully layered Luce with a solid center palate and ever so polished tannins. So long and beautiful. Full body. Flavorful and impressive. One of the best I have tasted." James Suckling

Intense ruby red. Complex aromas of ripe black fruits and liquorice, rounded off with notes of tobacco and truffles. Soft and fresh on the palate, with an impressive texture. Velvety tannins and opulent mouth-filling lead this wine from an excellent vintage into a long and elegant final. A delicious, modern interpretation of Brunello, full of personality, brightness and sunshine! SUPERIORE.DE

"Powerful ruby with fine garnet rim. Very compact nose with inviting notes of ripe, dark cherries, blackberries, fine spice in the background. Juicy and round in attack and course, shows a lot of present fruit, fine-meshed tannin in many layers, firm pressure in the final, compact." Falstaff

"Deep, lustrous ruby. Taut nose with rich cherry fruit underneath and a complex oak note. Full, yet sleek on the palate with lots of grainy tannins kept beautifully in check by the generous succulent cherry fruit. Ends full, concentrated and a little vibrant. The enormous alcohol of this wine simply goes unnoticed, until you look at the label." Jancis Robinson

"From the Frescobaldi family of Florence, the Luce della Vite (or Tenuta Luce) 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Luce is a wine of depth and intensity. This 2016 vintage goes further and offers more substance than most of the recent vintages we've seen. It reveals a dark color and appearance with cocktail cherry, balsam spice and a touch of white chocolate. The tannins are dry, but the wine compensates with a good dose of that concentrated fruit richness that defines this classic vintage." Robert Parker

"Lighter in colour than the Luce, higher acidity even on the aromatics, gorgeously sculpted and nuanced, with kick and backbone. A savoury edge to the fruit, and strong spices, we are here at almost five years since harvest and you feel the softened tannins with tobacco and olive paste alongside still bright cherry fruits. This is sliding towards being ready to drink, although a few more years will really open things up." Decanter

"Pure black cherry, blackberry and black currant flavors abound in this rich red, supported by graphite, earth, wild rosemary and anise notes. Balanced and almost approachable now, yet the refined tannins and bright acidity should allow this to develop for decades." Wine Spectator

"Ripe, decadent aromas of blackberries, black truffles and black cherries with hints of violets. Dark, wet earth, too. Full-bodied with a solid core of beautiful, pure fruit and creamy, round and fine tannins. Tight and reserved, but showing wonderful potential." James Suckling

Historically, the vineyards of Castello di Fonterutoli are located in the areas of three neighbouring municipalities of Chianti Classico: Castellina in Chianti, Castelnuovo Berardenga and Radda in Chianti. With the 2017 vintage, the Mazzei family has for the first time vinified all three large vineyards separately as Chianti Classico Gran Selezione to reflect the diversity of the terroir: Castello di Fonterutoli, Vicoregio 36 and Badiola.

Castello di Fonterutoli comes from 11 different plots at an altitude of 420-510 m around the hamlet of Fonterutoli in Castellina in Chianti. It is quasi the "château" and at the same time the oldest cru of the winery and was first produced in 1995 as the predecessor of today's Gran Selezione. Rich colour and a clear scent of blackberries, cherries, violets and flowers, plus a little nougat. This full-bodied Castello Fonterutoli impresses with its beguiling extract sweetness and polished tannin. The intense and concentrated taste enchants the senses. The long final is full of elegance. SUPERIORE.DE

"Spring flowers and crushed forest fruit over tangerine and sweet tobacco nuances. Spicy palate with lots of black fruits." Decanter

"Cherries and strawberries on the nose with sandalwood and dried flowers. Medium-to full-bodied with fine tannins and a beautiful, long finish. This is a very fine-textured Chianti Classico with such complexity and finesse. Drinkable now, but better in 2022." James Suckling

Single-varietal Vermentino: Fruity aromas reminiscent of exotic yellow fruit and nutty aromas of fresh almonds, with a typical varietal flavour and a fine, vibrant acid wire. A drop of the highest quality and the Vermentino flagship of the traditional winery. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, rich yellow-green. Medium expression on the nose, yellow fruit, sea salt. Taut and juicy on the palate, taut with clear, compact fruit, salty, with gentle pressure." Falstaff

Bright garnet red with a copper-coloured rim. Fine olfactory cinema of red fruits and sea buckthorn. In addition, forest earth paired with a hint of tobacco and bitter almond. In the glass still young, initially loud tannins, with some air then softer tones and a powerful, lasting final. An elegant, aristocratic wine that leaves a lasting impression not only on the first glass. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lustrous mid ruby with orange tinges. Concentrated and ripe cherry with cinnamon and Moroccan-leather hints. Generous and concentrated palate with lots of ripe acidity and hugely attractive grainy long and animating tannins." Jancis Robinson

"The 2018 Barbaresco Cottá is bright and lifted with tart cherry and floral aromas that rise quickly with intent. The wine's focused approach is exactly what sets it apart. It boasts a direct delivery of wild berry fruit that is polished and brought into focus, thanks to crushed mineral, wild rose and licorice. With 7,000 bottles released, the Cottá vineyard is located in the village of Neive, and this wine is really something special." Robert Parker

Sandrone's Barbera d'Alba smells of ripe red berries, dark cherries and a hint of coffee and chocolate. On the palate with a full-bodied soft texture, captivating refinement and pure harmony. SUPERIORE.DE

This could be your perfect house wine for summer brunch. Delicately fruity aroma of light fruits and flowers. Equally fine and restrained on the palate, yet very delicious, with mild acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Its secret is refinement and elegance, almost noblesse. A white wine of delicate colour and delicate aromas, as if made to accompany festive hours." Michael Graf Goëss-Enzenberg, Manincor Winery

Réserve della Contessa - the feminine wine. Delicate, shimmering colour, the bouquet of fresh elegance of green apple, ripe apricot and a hint of sage. Dense, long and with a fine melt on the palate. Rare noblesse! SUPERIORE.DE

"If you want to learn how complex the world of citrusy aromas in white wines can be, then try this beauty, which combines spring-like charm with plenty of mineral structure. The finish is long and invigorating." James Suckling

Bright straw yellow with radiant, silvery reflections. Fine floral aroma, fresh citrus scent and hints of apricots and Mediterranean herbal spice. Mild on the palate, restrained acidity, freshness, a delicate yeasty note and a fine almond tone. The intense skin contact during maceration gives this Vermentino from Maremma its impressive personality and class. SUPERIORE.DE

Brilliant straw yellow. Fine bouquet of citrus fruits with strong, floral notes of jasmine and orange blossom. At the palate fresh and balanced, fresh hints of lime and grapefruit, good length. SUPERIORE.DE

Excellent Pinot Grigio, which is matured in small wooden barrels. Strong straw yellow, fruity aroma of apple, pear and fine vanilla, strong character on the palate with pleasantly gentle acidity, power and fullness. Pinot Grigio Sanct Valentin has been convincing for decades and is always one of the highest priced Pinot Gris in Italy. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow with light silver. In the nose light fumé, toasted, then elegant notes of white peach and pear, plus a hint of candied banana. Beautiful play on the palate with great melting and powerful body, brisk, with structure and finesse, long lasting on the final, great tension." Falstaff

"I'm hooked from the nose of toasted raisin bread, straight from the grill! Then, a slew of white and yellow fruit aromas emerge that match the toasty elements in a delightful manner. Very sensual texture on the mid-palate with a long finish, in which fruit and oak are beautifully interwoven. And, in spite of 14% alcohol, it still somehow feels light!" James Suckling

Montevertine, the so-called "second wine" of the house, proves the true potential of the winery, like so many of its kind. It has an opulence and generosity that is expressed in the bouquet in dark red fruits, some lavender and wonderful spicy notes. On the palate, again, lots of personality, red stone fruit, herbs and a little salt. A drop that is hardly inferior to the flagship Le Pergole Torte. SUPERIORE.DE

The 2019 edition of the Promis shows all the characteristics of the excellent vintage. On the nose, a lively potpourri of spices, dark fruits, cherries, blackberries and tar. On the palate, firm tannin, a wonderful full fruit and lots of persistence, intensity and depth. SUPERIORE.DE

Leone d'Almerita, a Sicilian cuvée of predominantly Catarratto and Chardonnay, shows beautiful fruit and fresh almond notes as well as a crisp, extremely clean taste with appealing length. SUPERIORE.DE

Elena Fucci's exceptional wine Titolo is already built for the long haul in the "basic variant". It will continue its steady development for at least the next 20 years, so it is a joy to drink at a mature age, especially in magnum format. Dark ruby red, on the nose aromas of ripe red fruits and a fine wood spice. Put together with enormous precision, the wine offers a balanced intensity and a nice level of fruit purity that speaks both for the Aglianico grape and the extreme territory that produces it. Titolo convinces with its fine texture and elegantly integrated tannins. This is a masterful Aglianico performance, just the way we love it. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, dark ruby garnet. Fragrant nose of dried rose, ripe strawberries, a hint of vanilla, honey in the aftertaste, inviting bouquet. Opens softly on the palate with polished tannin, clear red fruit, stretches finely and elegantly over the tongue, compact tannin presses gently on the palate in the finish." Falstaff

"There's no mistaking the masses of pure, mineral-laden, musky Aglianico del Vulture fruit that wafts up from the 2018 Titolo. It's dark, with violet florals and smoke smoldering in the glass. The silky and pliant textures within wash a polished wave of mineral-tinged black fruits and savory exotic spices across the palate with ease, propelled by zesty acidity. Grippy tannins emerge, yet the mouth waters as a salty flourish lingers, along with hints of licorice and lavender. The 2018 won't be the longest-lived vintage of Titolo, but this beauty will excel easily through medium-term cellaring." Vinous

"Plush aromas of violet, juniper, cherry and bramble berry burst on the nose. Medium in weight, there's a driven, ample feel to the juicy red-cherry and blackberry flavors, with bits of tar and pressed rose arising on the midpalate. Yet, throughout the whole experience, bouncy berry fruit and zesty crushed mineral tones remain constant." Wine Enthusiast

Prosecco officially turns pink: The newly approved Prosecco DOC Rosé is made by blending the main variety Glera with at least 10 to a maximum of 15 per cent Pinot Nero, the only red variety permitted in the regulations since 2020. The sparkling process must last at least two months, twice as long as for white Prosecco DOC.

The first edition of the Prosecco Il Fresco Rosé Millesimato presents itself in a delicate salmon pink and smells of flowers and raspberries with delicate, spicy hints. At the same time, it is berry-fresh with very discreet tannins on the palate and has clear contours and an extremely pleasant perlage. SUPERIORE.DE

"Light old pink, fine perlage. Intense and appealing nose of strawberry and pomegranate, red currant in the background. Round and supple on the nose, then a little wide-meshed at the back." Falstaff

Every year one of the great single-vineyard wines of the Tenuta, representing in a highly complex way the special terroir of the high altitudes on Etna. Dark red fruits, orange peel and flowers on the nose. Then juicy fruit, wonderful depth and a finely chiselled tannin structure. A subtle spiciness on the finish and always present the outstanding structure, length and elegance! SUPERIORE.DE

With the 2019 vintage, the first harvest of the once again qualitatively upgraded Villa Donoratico comes onto the market. Like the Bolgheri Superiore, the grapes now come from the very best vineyards of the estate. Immediately after the hand harvest, they are strictly selected at 2 sorting tables by 12 employees and the maturation in 500l Tonneaux ensures even more elegance and finesse. The qualitative gap to Argentiera, the winery's flagship, has thus been noticeably reduced and the wine will set standards in the entire Bolgheri DOC.

Rich, dark sparkling ruby. Fine, subtle nose of redcurrant and herbal spice, some rosewood and fresh forest floor. Very complex and multi-layered on the palate, revealing more facets with every sip, the well-articulated fruit core is flanked by a fine-meshed tannin and leads into a very elegant, long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Radiant ruby red with purple reflections. Fine-smelling in the nose with hints of pepper and violets. Velvety, balanced, juicy and dry in the mouth. The perfect summer and barbecue companion when lightly chilled. SUPERIORE.DE

Garnet red, very appealing aroma of elderberries, red berries and a delicate hint of bitter chocolate. Hearty and juicy on the palate, fine fruit, pithy tannin. Very direct and delicious. SUPERIORE.DE