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

This Schiava has a typical fruity bouquet of cherry, raspberry and strawberry. On the palate it is fruity and mineral and has a firm, slender structure. A fresh companion for every day. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Schiava grape produces softly contoured and delicate red wines that offer a mild texture and lean appearance not unlike a traditional Pinot Noir from Burgundy. The Peter Zemmer 2019 Alto Adige Vernatsch Schiava opens to aromas of wild raspberry, rose, lilac and white licorice. The wine's smooth and silky mouthfeel and its fresh berry flavors call out for some homemade fried chicken. With 14,000 bottles made, you get terrific value." Robert Parker

Bright straw yellow in colour with a pronounced, delicately fruity aroma subtly reminiscent of pears, this wine has a dry, soft and slightly nutty taste. A wonderfully integrated acidity gives it strength, balance and structure. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Peter Zemmer 2019 Alto Adige Pinot Grigio offers a light and buoyant quality with extra lift from citrus, white peach, grapefruit and crushed mineral. Closed in a screw cap bottle, this is a pretty and modestly fragrant wine that refreshes the palate, thanks to its acidity and that simple presentation of primary fruit flavors. You can't go wrong with this easygoing value wine from the snow-capped Italian Dolomites." Robert Parker

"Aromas of ripe pear and green apple carry over to the palate, along with hints of saline and bitter almond. Tangy acidity gives it a juicy finish." Wine Enthusiast

"Very fragrant pinot grigio with sliced cooked-pear and some pear-blossom aromas. Pear Williams. It’s full-bodied, fruity and delicious. A little obvious, but very attractive all the same." James Suckling

straw yellow with green reflections and a wide and colourful palette of fruit aromas reminiscent of banana and melon. The juicy taste is fresh, lively, with a pleasant fullness and an inviting and persistent persistence. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Peter Zemmer 2019 Alto Adige Chardonnay (closed in a screw cap bottle) offers an honest and straightforward interpretation of the grape. Chardonnay is presented with naked purity here, revealing tangy citrus, white peach, grapefruit and even a hint of saffron. This is a lean-bodied wine with the fresh acidity and easy personality to pair with finger foods or fried appetizers." Robert Parker

"A smoky, flinty chardonnay with sliced-apple, mineral and stone aromas and flavors. Nougat, too. Medium to full body. Flavorful finish." James Suckling

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

Sparkling, rich golden yellow, clear bouquet with hints of apricot, on the palate a lot of juicy, compact fruit and fine melt, in the final beautifully fresh. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aromas of honeysuckle and white stone fruit shape the nose. On the savory palate, fresh acidity accompanies ripe apple, creamy pear and honeydew melon. It closes on a white-almond note." Wine Enthusiast

"A lightly smoky and minerally pinot bianco with sliced-apple and lemon aromas and flavors. Medium to full body, creamy texture and a long, flavorful finish." James Suckling

"The Peter Zemmer 2019 Alto Adige Pinot Bianco opens to delicate but steady intensity, blossoming in slow motion before the senses. It shows classic varietal tones of quince, pear, white peach and tangy citrus that is carefully measured against those more neutral fruit flavors. A pretty mineral signature gives the wine linearity and a brilliant sense of clarity. Alto Adige Pinot Bianco is one of the great white wines of Italy, and it shows even at this extremely affordable price point." Robert Parker

The straw yellow Somereto has a fruity and intense scent of ripe banana and other tropical fruits. On the palate it is voluminous and very persistent with a pleasant acidity. A modern cosmopolitan with beautiful power. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2019 Alto Adige Chardonnay Somereto is a true charmer. The wine delivers some of the mild creaminess and textural smoothness that comes naturally to Chardonnay (outside any oak regime), and that pretty, mid-weight fruitiness is especially compelling in this vintage. Somereto is refreshingly crisp, mineral driven and fruity. Simple winemaking is completed in stainless steel with a brief six months of lees contact. Indeed, this is a beautifully naked expression of the grape, from calcareous, reddish clay soils and a cool climate at 260 to 380 meters above sea level. The finish is citrusy, acidic and fresh. You get tremendous value here." Robert Parker

"A fruity, straight-up chardonnay with sliced cooked apples, burnt lemon sand hints of pie crust on the nose and palate. Medium to full body. Some smokiness on the finish." James Suckling

Fragrant fresh and smooth, aromatic fullness and plenty of fruit. A wonderfully complex Dolcetto in the impeccable style of the house of Clerico. SUPERIORE.DE

"Mid violet crimson. Fragrant, lifted blackberry nose. Soft blackberry fruit palate with ripe acidity and soft, gritty tannins. Delicious everyday wine with great length." Jancis Robinson

"This is such a pretty Dolcetto. I am reminded of rose gardens and lavender fields. The Domenico Clerico 2018 Langhe Dolcetto Visadì focuses on the smallest details with a macro lens. The finish is slender, soft and silky. Fruit comes from the Ginestra, Mosconi and San Pietro crus with about 10 rows planted immediately outside the appellation lines (for this reason the wine is a Langhe Dolcetto and not a Dolcetto d'Alba). Winemaking sees just four brief days of skin maceration, accounting for its delicate approach. Fruit is harvested early to keep the alcohol content low." Robert Parker