Robert Parker

A flattering wine. Intense notes of sour cherry and citrus on the nose, along with a fine, balsamic spiciness, as well as laurel and nutty hints. Soft impression on the palate, polished tannin and harmonious acidity, balsamic and long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark shining ruby. Nose of black bread crust, dark chocolate, cranberry jam and a hint of spice. Gets on well on the palate, with creamy fruit melt and compact tannin, nice spice in the finish." Falstaff

"This is one of Lazio's most popular value wines and I often notice this distinctive bottle on trattoria and pizzeria tables around the city of Rome. The Falesco Famiglia Cotarella 2018 Syrah Tellus delivers softness, power, elegance and lots of varietal character. This is a soft Syrah that reveals distinct notes of dark fruit, spice and charred meat. This 2018 vintage is especially tangy and bright, and I cannot think of a better partner to a plate of bucatini all'amatriciana with the smoked bacon flavors of cubed guanciale and cracked black pepper. This value is outstanding." Robert Parker

Cogno's classic Dolcetto Vigna del Mandorlo is a very typical interpretation of the grape variety and 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 2020 Dolcetto d'Alba Mandorlo is a delightfully easy and genuine expression of this versatile and food-friendly grape. From a classic vintage that was most kind to the many indigenous grapes grown across the Langa, this wine is bursting with red cherry fruit and fresh raspberry." 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

Fragrantly fresh and supple, aromatic richness and abundant fruit. A wonderfully complex and very finely woven Dolcetto in the impeccable style of the House of Clerico. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2019 Langhe Dolcetto Visadì is a dark and sultry expression, with blackberry, cherry, blackcurrant and dried plum. The wine is soft and plush with a vibrant and lively quality of fruit that hits all the right marks. This vintage presents a well-integrated side of the grape, in which its dark fruit aromas and the food-friendly freshness of the wine work together in balanced unity. Cold cuts, focaccia and olive bread would pair with this cheerful red." Robert Parker

Clear, fresh rosato made from 100% Aglianico grapes from the winery. Fragrant of ripe wild strawberries and cherries, open, fresh and wonderfully polished on the palate with the characteristic aromas of wild berries and a wonderfully fruity-delicate finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Packaged in a frosted ribbed bottle, the Feudi di San Gregorio 2020 Irpinia Rosato Visione is a pure expression of Aglianico fermented off the skins to render the pale pink color with polished copper highlights you see here. There is plenty of easy and approachable freshness here, and the wine is nicely balanced to offer acidity and staying power." Robert Parker

"This is a lightish-bodied rosé, but what grabs you is the exquisite balance of fresh, lightly orange-tinged, strawberry fruit and a smooth, seamless texture that's rare in a rosé." James Suckling

Brilliant clear and straw yellow in colour, ripe and clean bouquet, dense and full on the palate. A characteristic, aromatic Moscato d'Asti with fine sweetness and good balance. SUPERIORE.DE

"Luminous and golden in appearance, the Braida 2020 Moscato d'Asti Vigna Senza Nome (or "vineyard with no name") is nicely sweet without being cloying. Honey, orange blossom, jasmine potpourri and dried sage are propped up by foamy cream and that easy sweetness. The freshness keeps the wine lively and perky. This is a very accessible Moscato d'Asti." Robert Parker

Light yellow with silver reflections. In the soft bouquet orange zest with a discreet stone fruit touch and delicate herbal spice. Medium-bodied, white apple fruit, mineral and persistent, restrained fruit sweetness in the finish, a multi-faceted food companion. SUPERIORE.DE

"Luminous and bright, the Fontanabianca 2020 Langhe Arneis opens to citrus, white peach and honeydew melon. The wine is streamlined with the natural acidity and some mid-weight fruity texture to pair with an epic plate of steamed mussels in cream sauce. The floral fragrances on this wine are very pretty." Robert Parker

"Pretty arneis with some nice citrus and tight mineral character. Nicely balanced acidity adds freshness and tautness." James Suckling

The Greco, with its straw-yellow colour and brilliant reflections, has a distinct aromatic spectrum, from the delicate scent of white fruits to notes of vanilla, bracken and mint. On the palate, it convinces with its warm and at the same time fresh taste and its balanced mineral structure with the persistent finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aromas of white peach, lemon and lime zest. Vibrant, lively palate with a creamy texture and a nice saline finish." Decanter

"Fresh and precise Greco with white-peach and green table-grape character on a medium palate with balanced acidity that exalts the flavors." James Suckling

"The Feudi di San Gregorio 2020 Greco di Tufo is a bright and citrusy wine that offers grapefruit, white almond and minty pear. The wine is lean and fresh and full of the kind of taut tension that makes it a real pleasure to drink. A plate of spaghetti con vongole would do well." Robert Parker

Pale straw yellow colour, floral and fruity notes in the elegant, slightly mineral bouquet. The bouquet will develop with maturity, aromas reminiscent of sultanas and honey. On the palate, it is pleasantly dry and smooth, well structured, harmonious and full-bodied with persistent nuances of ripe peaches and pears. SUPERIORE.DE

"Peach, fresh rosemary and mint. Medium-bodied. Simple, balanced, and lovely." James Suckling

"The 2020 vintage comes through in terms of brightness and freshness. Those qualities are delivered with abundance in the 2020 Fiano di Avellino. This is a simple and straightforward wine; however, it offers a terrific level of snappy freshness with white peach, crushed oyster shell and bitter almond." Robert Parker

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

"Sometimes you need simplicity in your wine from Italy's Piedmont, and this bottle delivers exactly that. The Ascheri 2019 Langhe Nebbiolo S. Giacomo, a blend of Nebbiolo with 15% Syrah, is fresh and fruity. Bright cassis fruit and cherry segue to blue flower and a touch of raw licorice root. There are no extra bells or whistles on this genuine and honest wine to enjoy with a simple focaccia and speck." Robert Parker

Pretty and rich Greco di Tufo with aromas of flowers, almond, peach and tropical fruits. On the palate with good structure and finesse. The full-bodied taste delivers notes of ripe apricot and pineapple, honey and smoke, impeccably balanced by the refreshing acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

"A nice choice for a seafood pasta such as scialatielli allo scoglio, the 2019 Greco di Tufo is luminous and bright with pear, preserved lemon and a pretty note of soft almond. The fruity and citrusy elements of this wine are well developed, and there are subtle mineral or salty notes that give this bottle that characteristic Greco send-off to the palate. You get terrific value with Donnachiara." Robert Parker

Beautiful white with an inner freshness and minerality, rounded off with fine peach and citrus aromas. Precise and persistent on the palate, the primary aromas are well elaborated. Harmonious, complex and yet with an inspiring lightness. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Feudi di San Gregorio 2020 Falanghina del Sannio Serrocielo (packaged in a pretty, ribbed bottle) is flinty, chalk and bright with citrus, white peach and tart honeydew melon. This is a linear and tight expression with the fresh acidity to pair with fried finger foods. The results are thin and streamlined to the palate." Robert Parker

"A refreshing nose of white peach, green apple and white blossom. Medium-bodied with good acidity, which carries the fruit and floral character with delicate intensity." James Suckling

Mediterra with inviting aromas of bell pepper, red currant, sage and black pepper is round and harmonious on the palate with beautiful fruit and spice, a perfect food companion. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby garnet. In the nose in the first attack slightly grassy, then after raspberries and gooseberries, white pepper, in the reverberation after black currant, needs some air to settle down. On the palate punchy and with clear fruit, stretches slightly spicy over the tongue, nice body." Falstaff

"The 2018 Mediterra is Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (in almost equal parts with just a little more emphasis on the richness of the Syrah). This is a versatile and very well priced Tuscan red that prizes softness, the richness of its mouthfeel and the ripeness of its blackberry and cherry aromas. Those warm fruit tones cede to mild spice, light tobacco and tilled earth. The wine is bright, bold and charming in thanks to its accessible style." Robert Parker

"The 2018 Mediterra, Poggio al Tesoro’s entry-level wine, is terrific. Fruit, floral and enticing, this mid-weight offering has plenty to give. I would prefer to drink it over the next few years, while the flavors remain vibrant. A burst of red berry fruit, blood orange and spice lingers on the mid-weight finish." Vinous

Fontanabianca has created here an elegant and densely packed Barbera. It shows the exuberance and potential of the grape while still maintaining a reasonable degree of restraint. It is neither marmalade nor too fruity, but pampers with a fine dose of dried cherry and plum aromas, along with some Spanish cedar wood with a fine citrus note. A well-balanced drop with a beautiful final. SUPERIORE.DE

"A lightly fruity red with berry and walnut aromas and flavors. Medium body. Easy finish." James Suckling

"The Fontanabianca 2018 Barbera d'Alba Superiore is a lovely wine with a darkly saturated side contrasted against a more contained and elegant mouthfeel. Those qualities make this wine a perfect candidate for a restaurant steak and potatoes. You get all the vivid brightness of the bouquet, with wild cherry and blackberry, with a good dose of refreshing acidity that cuts through the fat in your favorite foods." Robert Parker

Rare white from Vajra's 4-acre boutique vineyard Baudana in Serralunga. Bright, luminous straw yellow. Fresh bouquet of citrus, nectarine, flint and flower meadow. On the palate with fine acid wire, interesting aromatics and medium body, making it a prime companion for exotic and light summer dishes. Fresh finish with beautiful minerality. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Luigi Baudana 2020 Langhe Bianco Dragon is mostly Chardonnay with Sauvignon Blanc, Nascetta and a touch of Riesling. These results are glossy and shiny in this vintage, showing enormous purity and lifted intensity. The bouquet is really very beautiful, with orchard fruit, preserved lemon and an elegant touch of natural rubber that works perfectly. In fact, you can smell the wine even when the glass is placed far away. To the palate, it is silky and smooth, and something you might want to bring on a special fly-fishing trip to pair with your evening dinner of lemon-pepper trout." Robert Parker

Palmina comes from 45-year-old vines, is only produced in very small quantities and is an extremely successful example of a single-varietal Sangiovese Rosato and one of the best in Tuscany. An impressive wine with an independent profile, extremely complex and fine. The fruity taste has an enchantingly elegant structure with a very appealing finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brilliant and intense salmon pink. Floral nose of white roses, raspberries and a delicate spicy touch, a hint of smoke in the aftertaste. Very juicy on the palate with clear, precise acidity, tense, again juicy on the finish, delicate fruit accompanies the final." Falstaff

"Made with early-harvest Sangiovese, the Riecine 2019 Rosé Palmina reveals a pink-copperish color that immediately evokes the versatile Tuscan grape. Packaged in an elegant bottle with a white wax capsule, the wine is luminous and bright. The bouquet is delicate and fine with sour cherry, bitter almond, peach, citrus and pink grapefruit. There is a floral component as well, with lavender and wild violet. This is a terrific rosé from Tuscany to pair with a shrimp cocktail appetizer." Robert Parker

"A serious rosé with peaches and cherries, as well as tea leaves and stems. It's full-bodied with plenty of fruit and freshness. More like a light red." James Suckling

A Nebbiolo for purists. In the fragrance pine resin, dried fruit and essential spices. On the palate we find sweet plums, juicy cherries, robust tannins and a fine mineral acidity. This drop requires a strong food companion and is in this combination a great pleasure! SUPERIORE.DE

"Really polished and balanced with berries, cherries and spices. Hints of walnuts. Medium body. Creamy finish. A smoky note comes through." James Suckling

"The Fontanabianca 2018 Langhe Nebbiolo shows a bright and tonic vibe that makes this a good choice for dinners at home with the family. The wine is open and approachable with lovely aromas of wild cherry, crushed flower and soft ferrous earth. The mouthfeel is lean and those Nebbiolo tannins are silky and satiny." Robert Parker

Mastroberardino makes a special effort to cultivate the ancient grape variety Fiano. It was already cultivated by the Romans, who called it Vitis apiana because of its special attraction to bees (apis). It produces a wine - straw yellow and wonderfully aromatic with a spicy honey and nut bouquet. The characteristic taste is very harmonious. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is lightly creamy and minerally, a light-bodied white with an overtone of smoke and stone layered with the well-cut acidity and flavors of Asian pear, pickled ginger and lemon thyme." Wine Spectator

"This is a fun and versatile white wine. The 2019 Fiano di Avellino Radici is fresh and buoyant with white peach, crushed stone, honey and sage. This is an exceedingly fresh and snappy expression of Fiano, with good acidity and tension, promising an easy pairing with a Neapolitan "pasta cas' cucuzziell e ova," a cheesy pasta with zucchini and eggs." Robert Parker

"Exotic-fruit, pear and white-spring-flower aromas mingle together with a delicate whiff of smoke. The savory, vibrant palate features white stone fruit, lemon drop and a hint of honeyed almond alongside tangy acidity. A saline note adds depth." Wine Enthusiast

"The 2019 Fiano di Avellino Radici is remarkably fresh and vibrant, showing ripe pear with hints of mango. A whiff of smoky florals evolve as the Radici sweeps across the senses with grace, displaying flavors of ripe orchard fruits, then savory hints of sage and minerals. The finish is long and fresh, neatly framed by a twang of residual acids with a saline quality, which begs for another sip." Vinous

"The lemons, lemon grass and dried peaches are embracing on the nose, following through to the palate with a creamy texture and a long, precise finish. Nicely focused." James Suckling

Particularly high-quality Fiano di Avellino from Campania with light stone fruit, nuts and honey in the fragrance. On the palate, its fruity character, aromatic herbal notes and clean structure make it enormously animating. SUPERIORE.DE

"A pretty nose of white peach, grapefruit, chamomile and chalky minerals. Medium-bodied with bright acidity and good balance. A flavorful addition of spice and flowers at the end add a delicate layer of complexity. Long finish." James Suckling

"The Feudi di San Gregorio 2020 Fiano di Avellino Pietracalda (packaged in its distinctive ribbed bottle) is another crisp and luminous white wine from this leading Campania estate. The bouquet reveals orchard fruit, minty apple and the tight or silky texture that is characteristic of this versatile grape. Pietracalda is a real beauty, and the wine's name "hot stone" evokes some of the mineral notes that come naturally to the bouquet." Robert Parker

Intense, straw-yellow colour and a complex bouquet in which the scent of melons and pineapple alternate with spicy notes of chamomile, vanilla and nutmeg. On the palate, it presents itself round with a rich texture and the pleasant mineral note so typical of the Tufo area. Elegant, long finish with a delicate almond tone. SUPERIORE.DE

"A refreshing nose of lemons and sliced green apples. Medium body with bright, linear acidity, which carries the palate of citrus and fruit nicely. Quite a saline finish." James Suckling

"The Feudi di San Gregorio 2020 Greco di Tufo Cutizzi showcases the spectacular brightness and luminosity that we can expect of this wine (packaged in a really fun ribbed bottle). The bouquet reveals preserved lemon, crushed oyster shell, white peach and orange blossom. This wine offers a tight and streamlined approach, but that freshness is spot on." Robert Parker

Bright ruby red. Very lively nose of bright berries and blackcurrant with sweet, spicy components. Crisp, yet balanced acidity on the palate with a racy mix of fresh fruit and sweet extract spice. A cool but very authentic representative of its type that never pretends to be more than it is, but brings enough to be one of the most finessed Rossi of the vintage. It is de facto a very successful wine of a pleasing purity with a clear commitment to the appellation. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Val di Suga 2018 Rosso di Montalcino is a vibrant and fun red to pull out for your next veal or vegetarian lasagna. The wine is teeming with bright berry fruit with wild raspberry and cherry. Showing balanced acidity and a snappy, lean-bodied style, this is textbook Rosso. There is a note of candied cherry and sweet spice on the close. This vintage marks significant improvements since I last visited this wine. You get good value." Robert Parker

Generous bouquet of yellow peaches and aniseed. Ripe, yet incredibly fresh fruit on the palate, very harmonious and diverse. In the long final we discover a mineral note as well as a delicate hint of caramel, very nice interpretation of a Greco di Tufo. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2019 Greco di Tufo Novaserra is savory to the core, with notes of dusty florals, exotic spice, and young pear up front. With time in the glass, it gains richness, taking on green citrus and a hint of hazelnut. On the palate, I'm finding this Greco to have a fresh and vibrant display, soothing the senses with ripe, citrus-tinged apple, while stimulating acids and minerals build through the long and zesty finish." Vinous

"The Mastroberardino 2019 Greco di Tufo NovaSerra shows clarity and lots of tangy lemon with white peach, quince and pear. This Greco-based wine is linear and bright with great acidity and sharp mineral tones that add focus and framing to those citrusy notes at its core. NovaSerra is the ultimate palate cleanser, especially if a plate of calamari fritti is in the works." Robert Parker

"White spring blossom, exotic fruit and peach aromas shape the enticing nose. It's savory and medium in weight, doling out Meyer lemon, honeydew melon and ripe yellow apple before a tangy saline finish. Bright acidity lifts the juicy flavors." Wine Enthusiast

"Aromas of honeydew melon, crushed stones, thyme, and dried peaches follow through to a full body with a dense palate and lots of white pepper and spice on the finish. Very typical." James Suckling

Sirica, from the autochthonous Campanian grape variety of the same name, fills the nose with a bouquet of cranberries, cherries, plums, a light herbal spice and violets. Full on the palate, yet velvety with beautiful fruit and spice. In the final it is elegant and at the same time complex. SUPERIORE.DE

"Made from the native Sirica grape, this young red opens with wild berry and black pepper aromas. The smooth, vibrant palate offers a great combination of fruit and spice, doling out juicy Morello cherry, crushed raspberry and clove flavors, bolstered by polished tannins." Wine Enthusiast

"Aromas of black licorice, tar and blueberry. Full body, soft and silky tannins. Very polished and fine. Drink now." James Suckling

"Sirica is the name of a grape discovered by Feudi di San Gregorio and registered by them as its own variety. It is genetically linked to Syrah, Teroldego and/or Refosco. The 2015 Sirica reveals dark ruby color saturation with garnet and purple highlights at the rim. The nose is warm and broad with dark fruit, spice, crushed black pepper and savory leather. The wine offers soft tannins and loads of generous richness. Just like Syrah, Sirica seems to love the warm vintages, like 2015. This is a full and complete red wine that I recommend with great pleasure." Robert Parker