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Really traditional grappa, as it has always been. Morbida is the mild version from the wooden barrel and Tradizionale the crisp fresh from the steel tank. The anniversary edition in a gift box that blends into any bottle library with its encyclopedia look. SUPERIORE.DE

Push the boundaries! "Comets light up, move around and burn up. Some last for years, others only a few moments. They leave an impression and can point out a certain direction that guides us in our everyday work. The joy of experimenting, innovation and the play with components are in the foreground with comets. Each of our comets is unique, like a fingerprint. The labels on each bottle are individually designed: A comet's tail, painted on with your finger." Clemens Lageder

BLA BLA BLA is a so-called comet wine made from 100% leaf alder, an almost completely forgotten autochthonous grape variety of South Tyrol. The grapes come from Bolzano vineyards at about 280 m above sea level. The whole fruit of this experimental white wine, vinified in small editions of 980 bottles, is completely macerated for 3 weeks, thus extracting important berry contents from the skins. The wine is aged on the full yeast for up to 18 months in wooden barrels, tonneau and used barriques. With the current edition the grapes of three vintages were blended together.

This uniquely exciting whiteness is strongly reductive, but despite all its purism, it is still recognizably Burgundy with a dominant salty note. For us it is a wine for meditation, which needs a lot of air as well as leisure and tranquillity - only then the wine connoisseur can enjoy an experience that is second to none. Unfiltered and without final sulphur addition. SUPERIORE.DE

"A fun white with skin contact, showing jasmine, flint, smoke and apple-skin character. Full-bodied Layered and straight-up. Natural-wine style from organically grown grapes." James Suckling

Push the boundaries! "Comets light up, move around and burn up. Some last for years, others only a few moments. They leave an impression and can point out a certain direction that guides us in our everyday work. The joy of experimenting, innovation and the play with components are in the foreground with comets. Each of our comets is unique, like a fingerprint. The labels on each bottle are individually designed: A comet's tail, painted on with your finger." Clemens Lageder

Tannat thrives excellently under warm temperatures and retains a lively acidity. Already planted 30 years ago by Alois Lageder, it is still a mystery, experiment and challenge for the winery. In the 2018 vintage, the grapes were harvested extremely early, to emphasize the lightness and freshness of the grape variety. SUPERIORE.DE

"A fresh, linear red with dried-cherry, stone and cedar aromas and flavors. Medium body, fine and tight tannins and a clean finish. Not the biggest wine, but shows energy." James Suckling

Luciano has been holding back a small amount of his Nebbiolo Valmaggiore for several years now and has it matured further on the bottle in his cellar. The result is a result under the name "Sibi et Paucis", which impressively underpins the cult status of his "little Barolo". Ruby red and with a phenomenal fragrance - balsamic and earthy, but also fine-fruity. The disciplined taste with the wonderfully balanced, velvety tannins merges into a long aftertaste and is accompanied by fine fruit and mint aromas. Wonderful elegance with even more ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"The tile and dried flowers highlight the dark fruit nicely. Medium body, firm and silky tannins and a savory finish. Some walnut and tea undertones." James Suckling

For some years now, Luciano has been keeping a small quantity of his Nebbiolo Valmaggiore and has been allowing it to mature in his cellar further on the bottle. The result is a result under the name "Sibi et Paucis", which impressively underlines the cult status of his "little Barolo".

Ruby red and with a phenomenal fragrance - balsamic and earthy, but also finely fruity. The disciplined taste with the wonderfully balanced, velvety tannins merges into a long finish and is accompanied by fine fruit and mint aromas. Wonderful elegance with even more ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE

The Carmenère grape, which is hardly represented in Italy and is usually more located in the Médoc, is masterfully reinterpreted by the Tenuta San Leonardo. Deep, dark ruby red, in the bouquet broad shouldered to dark fruit and with very harmonious spice. The barely noticeable acidity makes it round on the palate, silky smooth and extremely long and elegant. Also with this pure red, the winery impressively shows its lonely class in the region. SUPERIORE.DE

"Carmenère in the north of Italy has a long history despite sometimes being confused with other grape varieties. Very few are producing it 100% as is this top selection of San Leonardo. Coming from the oldest vineyards of the estate, this wine is made with the same style of the blend: spontaneous 15/18 days of fermentation in small concrete vats with periodic pumpovers and délestage, than 24 months of maturation of partly new French oak. Full of spice aromas, such as black pepper, almost curry, clove and mostly coffee powder, it shows an amazing grace of silky tannins and delicate acidity." Decanter

The Sangiovese grapes of this wine come from the vineyard of the Empire of His Royal Highness the Count of Turin, Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy, who planted it in 1935. The soil is a mixture of clay and gravel, rich in marl and rock, which gives the grapes a spectacular minerality. The variations in temperature during the day play a decisive role in developing the finest aromas, which are elegant and complex. The wine, bottled in numbered bottles, is not filtered in order to preserve all the typical varietal notes and characteristics of Sangiovese. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, intense garnet red. Very open and accessible nose, old-style in the best sense, of rhubarb, pomegranate, sour cherry and cherry stones. Relaxed and supple at the base, it opens with a grippy, fine-grained tannin, salty and very long, ripe fruit in the aftertaste". (Place 11 / 100 "Best 100 under 100€) Falstaff

"The 2015 Valdarno di Sopra Vigna dell'Impero offers aromas of candied cherry, blackberry, spice and leather. The finish is on the soft side, and I am assigning a slightly shorter drinking window for this warm vintage as a result. The fruit is concentrated and rich, thanks to the heat of the growing season." Robert Parker

"A tight and focused red with cherry, earth and orange peel. Roses, too. Full body yet very reserved with ultra-fine tannins and a fresh finish. Linear and beautiful. Old vine sangiovese. Shows outstanding potential. " James Suckling

The Sangiovese grapes of this wine come from the vineyard of the Empire of His Royal Highness, the Count of Turin, Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy, who had planted it in 1935. The soil is a mixture of clay and gravel, rich in marl and rock, which gives the grapes a spectacular minerality. The temperature variations during the day contribute decisively to the development of fine aromas, which are elegant and complex. The wine, bottled in numbered bottles, is not filtered to preserve all the typical varietal notes and characteristics of Sangiovese. SUPERIORE.DE

"Complex aromas of fresh flowers and cherries follow through to a full body, firm and very silky tannins and a long, long finish. Driven and fine. Drink from 2022." James Suckling

Bright golden colour, explosive bouquet of quince, honey, wax, granite, blood orange, vanilla, white chocolate and straw. On the palate, initial notes of roasted cashew and almond, followed by fruits such as white peach, pear and citrus fruits. Exciting and very multifaceted. SUPERIORE.DE

"This shows sugar-coated apples, vanilla, spices, lemon curd, dried pineapples, caramelized papaya, cream and pie crust. Full body, medium acidity and layers of fleshy tropical and stone fruit. Finishes long and creamy." James Suckling

"Expansive, ripe and richly textured, the Monteverro 2015 Chardonnay is a full-bodied white that doles out generous and opulent fruit. The wine is creamy, fibrous and succulent with a long range of apricot, tropical fruit, toasted almond and delicate vanilla-like aromas. Half of the assembled blend is aged in French barrique for 14 months and the other half goes into cement eggs. The results are bright, tonic and clear, but the wine maintains that deep inner sense of sunshine and concentration that is characteristic of this warm vintage." Robert Parker

Very elegant Franciacorta Dosage Zero Riserva with warm aromas of butter croissants, apricot, caramel and roasted nuts. Persistent, mineral and with a creamy finish, it is one of the greatest sparkling wines of the region. SUPERIORE.DE

"Wow! This has such fine detail and impressive lemon and grapefruit aromas, which are framed in gently savory grilled-nut and pastry notes. The palate has finesse and length with such power and elegance. Really hits the mark." James Suckling

Brilliant golden colour, in the full bouquet explosive aromas of quince, honey, wax, granite, blood orange, vanilla, white chocolate and straw. On the palate, initial notes of roasted cashew and almond, followed by fruits such as white peach, pear and citrus fruits. Exciting and very multifaceted. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lovely floral and herbal intensity to this white, including lemon grass, lemon meringue, dried thyme, honeysuckle, apricots and jasmine. Very oily and phenolic, but the full-bodied palate really takes off with subtle citrus character, thanks to the steely acidity on offer." James Suckling

Just 2,100 bottles of this 1.5-hectare Cabernet Franc vineyard "Campo di Magnacosta" (a former river bed with mainly clay, gravel and crushed stone soil) are sold worldwide and appear on the maps of the best restaurants. The vines were planted in the mid-1990s and come from the Pomerol. In terms of aromatic intensity, Magnacosta is probably the most sensually elegant representative of the three major vineyard cabernets of the house. It possesses great straightforwardness, but somewhat less power and intensity. It subtly combines black fruit aromas with spicy notes, tar and antique leather. It already presents itself silky and elegant and will certainly increase in finesse over the years. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2018 Campo di Magnacosta is ample and expressive, with a real sense of textural breadth that distinguishes it in this range. Super-ripe dark cherry, gravel, mint, spice and leather tones give the 2018 striking complexity. Incisive tannins need time to soften. Readers who can wait will be rewarded with a fabulous, deeply expressive wine. The 2018 Campo di Magnacosta is 100% Cabernet Franc from a site on an old river bed." Vinous

"Campo di Magnacosta is the lightest and more feminine Cabernet Franc of Trinoro’s cru (Magnacosta, Camagi, Tenaglia) based on this grape variety. It is a 1.5 hectare parcel of river gravel and silt on the valley's bottom, where an old stream ate into a hill (hence the name: magna is eat and costa is hillside). It was planted over 20 years ago with cuttings from a vineyard in Pomerol. Intense and elegant on the nose with an intriguing restrained brumble fruit, dried eucalyptus and spices, it combines great fruit definition and creamy palate with tight-knit tannins and lively acidity in background. Warm on the finish, yet well balanced." Decanter

"This is one of three single-vineyard expressions made by the talented Mr. Franchetti. The Tenuta di Trinoro 2018 Campo di Magnacosta (with only 1,950 bottles released) is powerful and complex. Campo di Magnacosta is also very elegant, showing a slow and careful approach that takes on volume and latitude as the wine opens aromatically. Give it time. Black fruit, Spanish cedar, charred meat, crushed river stone and exotic spice take center stage. The mouthfeel offers a lot of texture and succulence, but the finish is linear and structured. The wine's length ultimately translates into elegance." Robert Parker