Robert Parker

The deep red Cuveé from Montepulciano and Sangiovese exudes the beguiling scent of sour cherries, coffee and vanilla. On the palate it is flattering, juicy and very dense. In the long finish chocolate and plum. Due to the maturation in Slovenian oak barrels the tannin is ripe and melted. A fantastic everyday wine with charm and character. SUPERIORE.DE

"Hints of dried marjoram and star anise are layered with ripe red and black currant fruit in this bright, stylish, medium-bodied red. Light, taut tannins and an underpinning of sweet, loamy earth hold sway on the finish." Wine Spectator

"The mid-tier Saladini Pilastri 2015 Rosso Piceno Superiore Vigna Montetinello (made from a blend of 70% Montepulciano and 30% Sangiovese) offers loads of vintage character with so much of the ripe and generous flavoring we see in wines from this sunny and warm vintage. Blackberry preserves and dried cherry are two of the aromatic protagonists to be found in any classic Rosso Piceno." Robert Parker

Pregio del Conte, an unusual symbiosis of Aglianico and Montepulciano, which gives its strong taste with hints of chocolate, spices and red fruits and a long, clean finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dried marjoram and lavender notes offer an aromatic, herbal overtone to the flavors of plumped cherry, leather and licorice snap in this creamy, medium-bodied red. Well-knit." Wine Spectator

"This red wine from Saladini Pilastri offers a robust and dense fruit profile, making it more of a meat wine than a pasta wine. The 2015 Pregio del Conte is a blend of equal parts Aglianico and Montepulciano (aged in French Allier barrique for a slow 24 months). It benefits from some of the northernmost Aglianico farmed in Italy, and this already-tannic grape offers pronounced firmness and backbone in this expression from warm-climate Marche. That's why you need a hearty meat dish on the table across from a glass of this wine. There is a point of astringency here, and succulent meat would soften it." Robert Parker

Cognos classic Dolcetto Vigna del Mandorlo fascinates with a complex bouquet. The juicy taste is carried by fine tannin and shows a wonderful bitter almond tone in the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Elvio Cogno 2019 Dolcetto d'Alba Mandorlo is a beautifully fragrant expression of the grape, with impressive purity and focus. Dark cherry and fresh blueberry are followed by crushed limestone or white stone. The wine is only aged in stainless steel, and the vineyards see calcareous-rich soils. The wine is lean, almost mid-weight in terms of density, but it shows the simple balance and harmony to pair with Ascoli olives, or olive ascolana, that are fried and stuffed with minced pork and bread crumbs." Robert Parker

Concentrated ruby red with garnet reflections. To the predominant cherry and berry scent the wood contributes very light hints of roasted coffee. Full and very intense taste of dark berries, very light of violets and plums, the compact tannins are carried by balsamic notes, in the aftertaste fine liquorice tones. SUPERIORE.DE

"Of the many value reds offered by this estate, the 2015 Aglianico del Molise Riserva Contado is my favorite. The wine delivers the power and density that is attributed to this fabulous red grape, followed by warm-vintage aromas that are exuberant and generous. You get black cherry and blackberry preserves followed by light baking spice. This is a full-bodied wine that achieves careful balance." Robert Parker

"Aromas of blue fruit and wet earth with a hint of lavender. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a long, flavorful finish." James Suckling

Sparkling ruby red with an intense aroma of ripe wild berries, concentrated, full-bodied yet elegant taste, which ends in a fresh, smooth finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2017 Sicilia Benuara (with fruit from the Tenuta Presti e Pegni estate) is a beautifully rich, memorable and concentrated Sicilian red blend. The bouquet unravels to black fruit intensity with barbecue spice, savory leather and crushed peppercorn. This robust red wine offers ample body and intensity and would pair next to roasted suckling pig on the spit. This is always a great value choice." Robert Parker

"Made with 70% Nero d'Avola and 30% Syrah, this opens with aromas of black-skinned berry, bay leaf and sandalwood. The full-bodied, juicy palate offers blackberry jam, star anise and black pepper alongside chewy tannins." Wine Enthusiast

The Brachetto d'Acqui is light ruby red (with cherry-red foam) and presents itself as a clearly moussed Brachetto d'Acqui. The bouquet is very aromatic with notes of nutmeg, rose and violet. The taste is very elegant, reminiscent of strawberries, round and finely balanced between mild sweetness and fruity, very refreshing astringency. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brachetto remains one of Italy's under-appreciated wines, despite the fact it is a fundamental part of local drinking culture in Piedmont. The Braida 2019 Brachetto d'Acqui pours from the bottle with a purplish-ruby tinge, and it supplies a good amount of foam and fizz despite its semi-sparkling status. The bouquet reveals candied raspberry, wild rose, peach and nectarine. If you dig deep, you will also find chalky mineral notes. The alcoholic content is a very contained 5.5%, making for a nice sparkling lunch wine with a vegetable piadina." Robert Parker

Moscato d'Asti is an important part of the culinary tradition in Piedmont. A bright wine full of purity and natural vitality for festive and joyful moments. Straw yellow in colour with greenish tones, it has expressive aromas of sage, exotic fruits, apricot and peach. Delicately melting taste, the persistent perlage flatters the palate. A fresh, cheerful wine experience! SUPERIORE.DE

"This pretty semi-sparkling Moscato d'Asti produces a thick foam of bubbles as it pours into the glass and boasts a luminous pale gold color. The G.D. Vajra 2019 Moscato d'Asti sees fruit sourced from the Vigneti di Moncucco in Santo Stefano Belbo and the Riforno vineyard in the nearby area of Mango. Both sites are at the historic heart of the Moscato d'Asti production zone. This pretty wine delivers a wide range of floral and tropical fruit aromas with fragrant peach and star jasmine. There are delicate background notes of crushed stone or oyster shell." Robert Parker

Deep red colour, the nose is dominated by the scent of ripe cherries with hints of spices, plums and tobacco. On the palate, the same strong aromatic play, rich in extracts, powerful and with juicy soft tannins. An organic wine in a class of its own! SUPERIORE.DE

"The Saladini Pilastri 2015 Rosso Piceno Superiore Vigna Monteprandone is a classic blend of 70% Montepulciano and 30% Sangiovese. This wine travels in a middle lane, so to speak, showing good balance without too much intensity in any particular direction. You get a steady delivery of black fruit, dried blackberry, spice and cured tobacco leaf. The Sangiovese element adds some earthy tones of button mushroom and dried violets. This wine is aged in barrique for 18 months." Robert Parker

Deep ruby red with a violet tinge, the typical cherry flavour with notes of rose and bitter almonds caresses the palate. This Dolcetto shines with a powerful body and a fruity, crisp finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"The G.D. Vajra 2019 Dolcetto d'Alba is a dark and exuberant wine that offers a naked and pure interpretation of this easy and food-friendly grape. Dolcetto d'Alba is the kind of wine I'd love to pair with my favorite broccoli rapini and spicy sausage pizza from a wood oven. Dark cherry, blackberry and prune segue to bitter almond and tilled earth." Robert Parker

Elegant Nebbiolo from the Langhe, not hyper-concentrated, but with a wonderful clarity: Fine, warm, harmonious, with ripe fruit and aromas of dark berries, herbs and vanilla. Racy, persistent aftertaste with well-proportioned, fresh acidity and firm tannin. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Ascheri 2018 Langhe Nebbiolo S. Giacomo offers a generous and fruit-forward expression of Nebbiolo. This is an accessible and versatile expression that would pair with grilled mushrooms or your favorite roasted chicken dish. The purity of the grape comes through with dried berry aromas, light spice, licorice and some earthy backend notes as well. The wine offers a compact, mid-weight mouthfeel. Fruit comes from a location in La Morra that remains just outside the official Barolo production zone." Robert Parker

This Moscato from Molise is exceptional and rich in aromas. Wonderful bouquet of figs, apricots and candied citrus fruits, fine and creamy on the palate, with well-dosed sweetness and a hint of sparkling acidity. SUPERIORE.DE