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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

Stretching the boundaries!

"Comets light up, take their course and burn up. Some exist for years, others only for a few moments. They leave an impression and can point out a certain direction that guides us in our daily work. The joy of experimentation, innovation and the play with components are in the foreground with the comets. Each of our comets is unique, like a fingerprint. The labels of each individual bottle are individually designed: A comet's tail, painted on with a finger." Clemens Lageder

BLA BLA 2 is a so-called comet wine made from 100% Blatterle, an almost completely forgotten autochthonous grape variety from South Tyrol. The grapes come from vineyards in Bolzano at about 280 m above sea level. The fruits of the experimental white wine vinified in small quantities of 980 bottles are crushed completely for 3 weeks. The maturation takes place on the full yeast for approx. 18 months in used barriques. As with the first BLA BLA, the grapes of two vintages were blended together.

This uniquely exciting white wine is strongly reductive, but despite its purism it is nevertheless recognizably Burgundian with a dominant salty note. For us it is a meditation wine, which needs a lot of air as well as leisure and peace - only then the wine connoisseur will have a unique experience. Unfiltered and without final sulphur additive. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dull golden yellow. Clear, nutty and yeasty pome fruit scent with light floral, delicate tobaccoy and very slightly yellow-spicy aromas as well as a little lemon verbena and sage. Mature yellow fruit with very fine acidity, clearly nutty to slightly woody aromas, yeast and hinted yellow spice, moderate acidity, despite the moderate alcohol melting, good substance and persistence, a hint of butter caramel in the background, delicate touch, mushroom and dried floral nuances, certain depth, quite complex, very good, firm finish with chalky-salty minerality. wein-plus.de

Stretching the boundaries!

"Comets light up, take their course and burn up. Some exist for years, others only for a few moments. They leave an impression and can point out a certain direction that guides us in our daily work. The joy of experimentation, innovation and the play with components are in the foreground with the comets. Each of our comets is unique, like a fingerprint. The labels of each individual bottle are individually designed: A comet's tail, painted on with a finger." Clemens Lageder

SEM XVII is a so-called comet wine from 100% Semillion, probably unique in this form South Tyrol vinified. The grapes of this wine, produced in very small quantities (372 bottles), come from the wedge at Margreid, about 230 metres above sea level. They are spontaneously fermented and then matured on the full yeast for approx. 16 months in used barriques. Without sulphite additive, Demeter-certified. SUPERIORE.DE

"Slightly cloudy lemon yellow. Cool and fresh, vegetable citrus nose with bright floral, delicate nutty, violent and hinted yellow-spicy aromas and a hint of smoke. Clear, polished, cool fruit again with citrus-emphasized juice and animating acid bite, yeasty notes, very delicate tannin, good persistence, fresh vegetable tones again in the background, some minerality, has suspense, certain depth, very good, tight, stimulating finish with lime tones and draft." wein-plus.de

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

Campo Lusso, a Cabernet Sauvignon from the vineyard of the same name, is another Grand Cru from Petrolo. The small location covers only half a hectare under the tower of Galatrona. The natural terrace offers exremely favourable soil and climatic conditions. Only about 1,300 bottles of this spectacular drop can be produced per vintage. SUPERIORE.DE

"Mineral, mint and blackcurrant aromas and flavors. Full and structured with lots of ripe and racy tannins yet refined and beautiful. Really polished and fine, ending with an attractively long finish. Drink or hold. The magic continues." James Suckling

"A pure expression of Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2013 Campo Lusso is a dark and savory red wine that offers a sophisticated and quiet demeanor. The wine takes a while to open, and once it does, it maintains a certain air of distance, restraint and formality. This characteristic seems to reflect the wine's inner heart and soul. It offers evolved aromas of dried blackberry, cured meat and exotic spice. The finish is dry, linear and direct. This is a very unique expression of the grape that explores the introspective side of the otherwise charming and boisterous Luca Sanjust. I would recommend a few more years of cellar aging." Robert Parker

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

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

The first Caggiole came onto the market in 1988 and disappeared in 1995, when the flagship Asinone simply better met the taste of consumers. Today - after more than 20 years of abstinence - the Nobile Le Caggiole comes back on the market as the new first wine of the house.

It is salty, mineral and refined. It represents the terroir and the Sangiovese grape variety (Prugnolo Gentile) like no other wine of the house. It is almost light-footed, svelte, delicate and at the same time very fine. It is the result of many years of work in selecting the right Sangiovese clones in the Le Caggiole vineyard of the same name, consisting of 4 plots.

Dott Federico Carletti has dedicated this masterpiece to his wife Anna - he sets a new benchmark for Poliziano and the entire denomination. We are very happy to present this strictly limited top wine! SUPERIORE.DE

Tasca was involved in Etna at an early stage and the latest result of this many years of experience are four new single vineyard wines from the Tascante winery: Contrada Rampante, Pianodario, Sciaranuova and Sciaranuova Vigna Vecchia (V.V.). The wines are filigree and profound, and despite their strength, acidity and tight tannin very elegant, rich in finesse and light-footed on the palate. Each of the four plots brings a slightly different style and personality to the wine due to the altitude, soil and morphology of the historical lava flows. A high annual rainfall secures all water reserves for the soil, and the temperature fluctuations between day and night support the variety of aromas of the grapes and ultimately the ripening potential.

The Sciaranuova plot is situated at an average altitude of 730 metres above sea level between the villages of Montelaguardia and Passopisciaro. It covers an area of approximately 4.9 hectares of vineyards. The soils are of volcanic origin and up to 40,000 years old. Within the Sciaranuova plot there is a small cru vineyard, whose vines were planted in 1961. The bottles produced in very small quantities bear the words 'Vigna Vecchia'. Compared to its "younger brother", this rare wine has an increased complexity, depth and elegance. SUPERIORE.DE

"Just mid ruby and already a touch developed. Elegant, beautiful even! Pure, sweet raspberry and cherry notes mingling with earth and minerals. Gorgeous fragrant raspberry and firm tannins that push the fruit on the finish. Still austere and in need of more bottle age." Jancis Robinson

"Moderately saturated ruby-red. Very pure aromas and flavors of blood orange, potpourri, red cherry nectar, minerals and sweet spices. Very light on its feet and extremely suave, with outstanding acid-sugar-tannin balance, this is actually less weighty on the palate than the regular Sciaranuova bottling. The finish is very long and pure." Vinous

"This wine is made from Tascante's oldest vines, planted in 1961. The 2016 Etna Rosso Contrada Sciaranuova V.V. (the initials stand for Vigna Vecchia or "old vines") is a beautifully polished and glossy expression with a fine and smooth aromatic presentation. It starts off with primary notes of forest berry and cassis and spans all the way over to campfire ash and camphor. That range is as beautiful as it is impressive. The mouthfeel is silky and soft with fine, powdery tannins. Put this delicate wine aside for a few more years. Some 5,000 bottles were produced." Robert Parker

The fabulous cuvée Annamaria Clementi is probably the most seductive and enchanting sparkling wine in Italy. Produced since 1979 exclusively from the best grapes and presented in a specially designed bottle. Elegance and prestige all along the line: in the nose it shows powerful and substantial aromas, in the mouth it is balanced and harmonious, its final is rich and complex. SUPERIORE.DE