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Pale straw yellow in colour. Characteristic Chardonnay flavours: bright, tropical fruit, plus some apple, melon and pear. Full and round on the palate with invigorating acid wire and a delicate nutty/mineral note on the medium-long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"A fresh and bright Chardonnay with sliced green apples and lemon blossom. It has a medium to full body with beautiful fruit and a crisp finish. Lime zest." James Suckling

"The organically certified Il Borro 2022 Chardonnay La Melle does not come into contact with oak and is made without malolactic fermentation to maintain a crisp and fresh fruit profile. This wine is bright and shiny with flavours of white spring flowers, citrus and zesty salinity." Wine Advocate

Il Randagio, the "stray", is Sean's new Bordeaux cuvée made from Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Initially quite closed, the delicately spicy nose creeps up with increasing aeration and opens up further into a wonderfully complex bouquet of dark red to black berries. The palate is wide-ranging with delicate forest berry flavours, perfectly polished tannins and a fresh, very invigorating acid wire that uninhibitedly enhances the drinkability of this once again typically different red. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich, bright ruby red colour. Delicately scented on the nose, small red berries and orange zest. Lots of cherry on the palate, delicate, well-balanced, ripe, well-integrated tannins, savoury final." Falstaff

"The 2021 Il Randagio, the estate's red blend, is another wine in this range that demands cellaring. Dark and muscular, yet with the finesse that characterizes all these wines. Black cherry, lavender, spice, leather and sweet pipe tobacco emerge with air. The wine's best days are in the future though." Vinous

"The Tenuta di Carleone 2021 Il Randagio is a blend of equal parts Cabernet Franc and Merlot and features the cartoon character of a bulldog with a top hat and eye patch on the label. You can taste the flavours that come from the long maceration with grape skins and dried plums. Matured exclusively in cement, this wine shows energy and a bright, powerful personality. It offers a very authentic or individual quality with raw blackberry and cherry flavours." Wine Advocate

Serafino's beautifully balanced Gavi del Comune di Gavi "Grifo del Quartaro" is fragrant and floral with star jasmine and acacia, followed by orchard fruit, citrus and salty minerals. The wine is lean and crisp with enough vigour to pair with fried prawns or calamari. SUPERIORE.DE

"Fresh and perfumed nose with a hint of white almond to the green apples and peaches. Smoothly rendered on the medium-bodied palate with fresh acidity and a crisp and expressive finish." James Suckling

"The Enrico Serafino 2022 Gavi del Comune di Gavi Grifo del Quartaro is chiseled and tonic with citrus, white grapefruit, unripe peach and crushed oyster shell. The Cortese grape always has a salty side, and that is precisely what makes this grape so perfect to pair with seafood dishes like fish carpaccio drizzled with lime juice." Wine Advocate

"Passion fruit and apricot aromas and flavors are effusive in this juicy white, which is vibrant and harmonious, leaving a lingering aftertaste of cut grass and citrus." Wine Spectator

"Tangy mixed citrus aromas with savory herbal notes flow into notes of jasmine and ginger on the nose. The textured and complex palate gives notes of peach, sea salt and blanched almond finishing with focused acidity." Wine Enthusiast

Opulent, savoury fruit, plus sage, ginger and thyme. Very soft and rich on the palate, fresh and agile as it progresses until it finally reaches its persistent and mineral final. A terroir wine full of character and complexity. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Colli di Lapio 2022 Fiano di Avellino shows good freshness and fruit quality in a challenging and very hot vintage and is beautiful on both the nose and the palate. It opens with creamy citrus, golden apple and yellow papaya flavours. Mineral tones are gently woven in. The secret of this wine lies in the vineyard's high altitude, with vines planted at a cool 530 metres above sea level on volcanic soils." Wine Advocate

"A fine expression from a warmer year. Peach, raw almond, apricot kernel and a noble quinine bitterness embrace an inherent ripeness. An engaging column of saltiness and a stream of gentle, maritime freshness. Perfect balance, the result. In such vintages, there is always a tendency towards excess. The winners are those who avoid this. Here is an example." James Suckling

"Bright and juicy, with pineapple, peach, blood orange sorbet, pink grapefruit granita, anise hyssop and honeysuckle flavors. Silky on the palate and well-knit, sculpted by lively acidity and a nice push of minerality that shines on the finish." Wine Spectator

"Traces of camomile complement sweet flowers and crushed yellow apples when the Fiano di Avellino 2022 opens in the glass. It is tangy and fresh, with a slightly effervescent feel. Salty mineral tones provide an echo of excitement. Young peach and sage notes linger as the 2022 finishes crisp." Vinous

The Chianti Classico exudes beautiful fruit and spice notes, juicy and flattering on the palate. Successful - this classic from Castello di Monsanto foreshadows the style of the even greater reds from this winery. SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium to deep, youthful ruby red. Powerful and deep cherry on the nose with hints of raspberry and salty notes. Great depth of fruit on the palate with a compact layer of tannins. Impressive and boldly structured." Jancis Robinson

"It shows cherry and redcurrant with violet, blood orange and gravel. This winery was among the first to take the very lean and elegant approach to Sangiovese that is so popular today." Wine Advocate

"Intense and structured, this Annata combines ripe red and black cherries with high acidity and a super fresh balsamic quality, and just a hint of creaminess in the background. The mid palate is juicy and delicious, showing great balance through to the lovely cherry finish." Decanter

"A smooth, juicy red wine with intense aromas and flavours of blackberries, black cherries, violets, earth and graphite. The tannins leave a powdery feel on the finish, along with lively acidity. Overall, this wine is balanced and very long. Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino." Wine Spectator

"Notes of spiced cherries and red plums with walnuts, spicy herbs, dark liquorice and damp bark. Juicy and racy on the palate with medium body and polished tannins. Fresh and crisp. Supple and structured with a spicy, red-fruited finish. Very attractive." James Suckling

"Bright ruby with dark nuances. Elegant aromas of fresh cherry and raspberries, underpinned by fine spice, filigree. Very good balance on the palate, fine-grained tannin, invigorating acidity meets crisp fruit, also slightly peppery, very successful." Falstaff

"The 2021 Chianti Classico is outrageously beautiful. Rich, dark and layered, the 2021 is packed with dark red/purple fruit, lavender, spice and tobacco. harvestwill find a Chianti Classico with a striking inner sweetness and exceptional balance. The 2021 is one of the best editions of this wine I have ever tasted." Vinous

"Even in the Chianti "vintage", all the crackling quality of the house's raw material can be felt. Redcurrant on the nose, with hints of rhubarb and mentholated Valdostan mint. In the drink, iodine-salty tannins, great crispness of fruit with a fruity, mentholated finish." Luca Gardini

This red classic comes from marl- and clay-rich soils from the high and steep hills near Taurasi, not far from the Tyrrhenian Sea. The soils are rich in minerals and salts and give the Aglianico grape a wonderful depth and minerality.

The nose of Taurasi Pietrafusa is savoury and intense, with notes of crushed blackberries, citrus fruits, stones, sage and a stimulating mint. On the palate, the soft texture gains richness as it flows over the senses with notes of ripe black fruits, salty minerals and sweet herbal notes. The finish is long and structured, showing the wine's tannic power mixed with resonant acids and lingering dark fruits. This is a wine that can be cellared for five to ten years, but also has what it takes to last another decade. SUPERIORE.DE

"Ripe, sweet cherries, dried cranberries, cinnamon and Christmas spices. Medium-bodied and supple on the palate with soft tannins and juicy, ripe berries. A lighter expression of the Taurasi. A little more depth would take it to the next level." James Suckling

"The Villa Matilde Avallone 2017 Taurasi Tenuta Pietrafusa was born in a scorching hot vintage but manages surprising elegance nonetheless with a pretty mineral tone of crushed stone that frames black cherry, plum and soft spice. The intensity of all those aromas balances out nicely. The finish is not too long, but that leanness works in favor of the wine's food-friendly disposition." Wine Advocate

The aromas of dark cherry, plum, smoke, leather, spices and menthol are supported on the palate by wonderfully juicy blackcurrant, clove, tobacco and aniseed. The refined tannins flank the compact, very straightforward style into a long final where we discover fine notes of hazelnuts. An aristocratic wine! SUPERIORE.DE

"A well-loved expression of Dolcetto that you often see in local restaurants, the Pecchenino 2021 Dogliani Superiore Sirì d'Jermu is a rich and hearty wine to pair with a pizza topped with spicy sausage. The wine flaunts food-friendly appeal with ripe blackberry, soft tannins and a spot of bright acidity. The presentation is simple but complete as far as Dolcetto goes." Wine Advocate

"Notes of ripe and juicy dark berries with plum skins and spices, following through to a medium body with racy tannins and vivid acidity. Fresh and tangy with plenty of energy. A little salty at the end. Drink now." James Suckling

Rich ruby. Elegant cuvée with spicy aromas of black cherry, plum and white pepper as well as an earthy undertone. Clear on the palate with hints of blackberry, the fruit always very fine, nice spice, including star anise, very rounded. Ends with a lot of freshness, elegance and a hint of lemon peel. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2018 Mamertino is dark and earthy, grumbling up with suggestions of plum sauce and grilled herbs complicated by flowery undergrowth. It's soft and round yet quite mineral in style, taking on a crunchy sensation as tart wild berry fruits cascade across the palate. Blackberry hints linger through the licorice-tinged finale. The 2018 finishes grippy and long." Vinous

"This wine shows a bright bouquet supported by lots of fresh fruit. The Mamertino Planeta 2018 smells of fresh summer cherries, dried raspberries and wild plums. It is a traditional blend of 60% Nero d'Avola and 40% Nocera, with a light tannin content. The wine is an approachable and easy-drinking companion to your favourite southern Italian pasta dishes." Wine Advocate

"Intense nose of blackcurrants, black plums, mocha, cloves, cigar box and iodine. Medium-bodied with polished and integrated tannins. Solid mid palate." James Suckling

This Venetian is exceptionally rich, concentrated and fresh in character with international appeal. Dried black cherry, plum and star anise are flanked by finely woven tannins and fresh acidity. Impeccable and a paragon of concentration and flavour enhancement. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling, deep dark ruby red colour. Opens invitingly on the nose, with lots of savoury fruit, concentrated and spicy, slightly animal on the finish. Soft and flattering on the palate, opulent, with great presence and a long finish." Falstaff

"The Palazzo della Torre 2020, a blend of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Sangiovese, is lush, dark and extremely modern in style and execution. It is a soft and well-structured expression with layers of ripe fruit, black cherry, spice, dark chocolate and spicy Spanish cedar from the oak ageing. The oak is quite dominant, so be prepared for this particular stylistic approach." Wine Advocate

"A part of this wine undergoes a drying process called appassimento and is then blended with the undried wine. This process gives the wine richness and intensity, while maintaining the freshness necessary for the wine's balance. Aromas of blackberries, cassis, sour cherries, mixed herbs and dried violets emanate from the glass. On the palate, the wine is rich yet balanced, with savoury notes and forest floor intertwining with the densely packed fruit, and a perfectly timed pop of acidity on the finish." Wine Enthusiast

"The 2020 Palazzo della Torre impresses with a seductive bouquet of exotic spices, cedar shavings, lavender and dried black cherries. This is soft textured and racy in style, with sleek red and blue fruits that flow across a core of brisk acidity. It leaves a staining of bitter dark chocolate, along with a primary concentration that puckers the cheeks as edgy tannins resonate. The 2020 packs a punch and will require some time to settle down." Vinous

"In the past, all grapes were dried. Today, only the Corvinone is dried due to the large berries and the greater ratio of liquid to solids. While the oak is evident, it is clearly a full-bodied wine built for ageing. In that sense, it serves more as a textural addendum than a shout-out. Notes of dark, saturated cherry, kirsch, liquorice, black olive tapenade and alpine herbs tied to an edgy band of tannin, with an underlying freshness that gives it a juicy, crisp feel and fine length." James Suckling

In contrast to the past, this full and fragrant Barbera is now aged to a greater percentage in large oak barrels - and less in barriques. This benefits the softness, fruitiness and suppleness of this beautiful wine. Tre Vigne means that the grapes come in equal parts from the top vineyards Mosconi, Ginestra and San Pietro. Deep dark ruby red. The bouquet has a fine scent of sour cherries and violets, the full and soft taste has a pleasantly fresh acidity that refines the long drinking pleasure. SUPERIORE.DE

"Ripe, somewhat toasty nose, with brooding black fruits. Good fruit concentration, structure and intensity with candied, ripe and fresh plum flavours. The fresh acidity is balanced by moderate tannins. A long finish that is very bright and youthful." Decanter

"The Domenico Clerico 2021 Barbera d'Alba Trevigne is a particularly fruit-driven wine with blackberries, dark plums and spices. Winemaker Oscar Arrivabene says this is a very good year for Barbera. The wine feels lush and soft on the palate and goes well with cheese-filled pasta." Wine Advocate

"Intense ruby red with violet shimmer. In the nose ripe plum and blackberry, behind pepper and tobacco. On the palate juicy start, great tension, refreshing acidity, polished tannin, animating, discreetly salty final." Falstaff

Open-hearted, very appealing bouquet of tart berry fruit, forest floor, bitter almond, blue flowers and grilled herbs. The palate has the typical Sangiovese profile of bright red berries, with wonderfully integrated acidity and freshness. A classic from Castellina in Chianti, rich in finesse every year and unbeatable with white meat dishes and sugos. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby red colour. Clear and expressive on the nose, blackberry and redcurrant, followed by some thyme and cloves as well as white pepper and marzipan. Refreshing and lively on the palate, pleasantly savoury, ripe, well-integrated tannins, vibrant acidity, juicy and animating through to the final." Falstaff

"Transparent ruby red colour. Fully ripe fruit with an intense, characteristic, rustic and spicy aroma. Lots of acidity and light tannin after very pure, tangy fruit on the palate. Extremely fresh and quite persistent with a certain fruit fullness. Really very refined and ethereal." Jancis Robinson

"The 2021 Chianti Classico Fonterutoli smells of dark cherry, plum, leather, liquorice, menthol, dried herbs, incense and sage. Supple and expressive, with marvellous depth, the 2021 is a fine edition of pure Chianti Classico." Vinous

"The Chianti Classico Fonterutoli 2021 comes from a vintage that delivered great results throughout the region. It is somewhat darker, stronger and more concentrated than the normal entry-level Chianti Classico. Cherry and dark plum give way to beautiful mineral tones. This added intensity is part of the house style and a little gift for those who appreciate more meat on the Sangiovese bones." Wine Advocate

"Notes of raspberries and cherries with red liquorice, dried orange peel and spices. Medium to full-bodied with a fleshy structure. The tannins are broad and velvety with a juicy, red-fruity mid-palate. Fresh and crisp on the finish." James Suckling

Bright lemon yellow with golden yellow accents. Pinot Blanc Anna Turmhof, with flavours of pear, peach and floral notes, is an unusually soft and beautiful wine, rich and concentrated, with class and refinement. Its fresh acidity is a lively accompaniment to the very pleasant finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2021 Pinot Blanc Anna is unobtrusive with a nuanced blend of young peach and wet stone. The palate is round and soft with a mineral note of fruit trees. Sour melon and salty minerals linger on the finish with medium length." Vinous

"From a screw-cap bottle, the Tiefenbrunner 2021 Alto Adige Weissburgunder Pinot Blanc Anna has an oaked and open-knit quality with oxidative aromas of dried peach, smoke, kerosene and flint over a round, medium-weight mouthfeel. The wine ends on a dry note with good acidity." Wine Advocate

"This wine oscillates between lush tropical fruit notes and tart green apples on the nose. In between the fruit are fresh flavours of yellow wildflowers and gravel. The palate is waxy with honey, roasted hazelnuts and baked pears. The wine has a long and complex finish that is simply captivating, as every aroma and flavour transports you to the mountains of Alto Adige." Wine Enthusiast

Sparkling light yellow colour with green reflections. Clear, very broad aroma of apple, citrus, meadow herbs and some pear fruit, rich on the palate and with a powerful, taut freshness and invigorating fruit acidity for the high altitudes of the Venosta Valley. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling straw yellow with green reflections. Initially quite closed nose with lots of flint, with air comes yellow apple and liquorice, flints into the background. Impressive juiciness on the palate, lively acidity, complex interplay of fruit, spice and herbal notes, lingers for a long time, salty final." Falstaff

"In a screw-capped bottle, the 2021 Pinot Bianco shows reduced aromas, initially, with flint and crushed glacier rock. Those aromas relax to a good extent within a few minutes to show citron, green melon and lime-flavored cake frosting." Wine Advocate

"Ethereal, slate-like, mineral and floral flavours with a beautiful, creamy stone fruit texture and tangy acidity; fresh and long." Decanter

Wonderful cuvée of Greco and Fiano. An opulent potpourri of passion fruit, peach and honeydew melon on the nose. Not too heavy on the palate, but rather prancing and elegant with a wonderfully fresh structure. Beautiful balance, complex and full-bodied finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Here's a fun and versatile unoaked white to bring chilled to an outdoor lunch. A blend of equal parts Fiano and Greco, the Montevetrano 2022 Core Bianco carries a slender approach with enough texture to support fragrant apple, honey and white currant. The wine's aromatic range is very pretty, and the best part is the salty or mineral end note that gives a spark of energy." Wine Advocate

"A lovely blend of fiano and greco here, offering rich aromas of ripe, mixed fruit salad, as well as notes of pressed flowers and minerals. Medium-bodied with an intense palate, including a phenolic note that gives it a structured feel." James Suckling

Michele Satta's well-made Bolgheri Rosso. Its unmistakable character and strong Tuscan identity can be savoured with all the senses. A perfect wine in Satta's first-class style: powerful, dynamic, complex with noticeably fine tannins. SUPERIORE.DE

"This red wine begins smoothly before a light tannin content heralds the finish. The flavours of black cherry, blackberry, iron, earth and herbs predominate. Now a little compact." Wine Spectator

"The Michele Satta 2021 Bolgheri Rosso is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Merlot, Syrah and Teroldego that marches to a different drum. You get the softness of the last three grapes listed and an almost alpine-like quality of the Teroldego with mineral tones. The Sangiovese, which represents one-third of the blend, offers softness and silkiness to the palate." Wine Advocate

Core Rosso impresses with a blend of dark, rich fruit, exotic spices, boulders and peppery herbs. It is unexpectedly soft and airy, with a pure display of pure plums, complemented by nuances of sage and rosy flowers that develop towards the end. A layer of fine tannin leads into the lingering final, while hints of liquorice and blackcurrant linger. Great ageing potential! SUPERIORE.DE

"A lighter expression of aglianico, handled with aplomb. Sapid red cherry, lilac, a waft of tobacco, licorice root and a curb of freshness. Among the better approaches to crafting this wiry variety into an earlier drinking expression, sans any sacrifice of integrity. Prosaic in the most delicious sense." James Suckling

"Core means "heart" in the Italian dialect, and a heart-shaped drawing is prominent on the front label. The Montevetrano 2020 Core Rosso has some hot-vintage astringency but not much, with fine chalky tannins. Made with 100% Aglianico, the wine is fruit-forward to be sure, with inky black cherry and ripe plum. There is pretty spice on the close." Wine Advocate

Fresh rosato with a flavour of dark berries and a hint of lavender. Clear fruit on the palate, with elegant suppleness, a fine mineral note and, last but not least, an appealing palatability. SUPERIORE.DE

"This steely, saline rosé comes from a dedicated vineyard, and the fruit is cryo-macerated in the press for up to six hours to obtain the ideal colour. It offers delicious yet simple crunchy green apple, apricot and delicate, bright cherry and strawberry." Decanter

"A bright and fragrant rosé with notes of cherry blossom, peaches, rosehips and strawberries. Medium-bodied, creamy and delicate, but with plenty of flavour and a dry and delicious finish." James Suckling

"The Cottanera 2022 Etna Rosato is beautiful in the glass, with pink, golden and copper-coloured reflections. The colour of the wine is achieved with just three to four hours of skin contact and is aged in steel. The fruit for this wine comes from a vineyard specially cultivated for the production of rosé. The bouquet is floral at the front and fruity at the back. It shows balance and precision with a mineral finish. This is one of my favourite rosé wines from Italy, especially in this price range." Wine Advocate

Montegrilli, a pure Nebbiolo, exudes wonderful, powerful fruit aromas in its fragrance and on the palate, plus a little rose petal with a hint of vanilla. A delicious wine between tradition and modernity with the typical elegance of Cogno wines. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2021 Langhe Nebbiolo Montegrilli is a powerful, intense wine for the dinner table. Crushed red berry fruit, spices, dried flowers and hints of whole grape add complexity, with firm tannins giving the wine its serious structure." Vinous

"Ruby red. Intense bouquet of violets and roses, with the typical freshness of red fruits. Delicate, fine, elegant taste, with character, dynamic and quite silky tannins." Falstaff

"This wine is energetic, with aromas of tart cherries, strawberries, roses and savory spices that jump out of the glass. The palate is fresh, fruit forward and well balanced. Superfine tannins and refreshing acidity create a delicious finish." Wine Enthusiast

"This is a beautiful wine that is bright, powerful, acidic, lively and fruity all at once. The Elvio Cogno 2021 Langhe Nebbiolo Montegrilli does its best to satisfy your needs for easy drinking. The wine finishes with an elegant hint of gravel. You get excellent value with this vintage of Montegrilli." Wine Advocate

Since the 2015 vintage, Piancornello has been vinifying a small-batch Ciliegiolo of 4,000 bottles that is solid, deep and very distinctive. Intense, ruby-red colour. The nose reveals very pure, straightforward aromas of ripe cherries and sour cherries, rounded off by spicy notes and hints of medicinal herbs. In the mouth it is rich, with noticeable tannins, but well inserted into the structure, of solid body and with a tasty, long finish of good complexity. SUPERIORE.DE

"A pure expression of one of the Tuscan indigenous grapes often used as a blending agent with Sangiovese, the Piancornello 2019 Ciliegiolo Podere del Visciolo Per Emma gives us a chance to consider Ciliegiolo on its own merits. This is a pretty but simple wine with sweet cherry perfumes backed by very light hints of cola, lavender bud and crushed limestone. Per Emma brings us a graceful, delicate and fresh taste of Tuscany at a great low price." Wine Advocate

Fantastic Barbera from a world-famous vineyard, complex aromas of dark red, plump, juicy cherries, the finest spices and black forest berries on the nose. In the mouth, polished, dense, enormous amounts of glycerine and sweetish fruit, present but silky tannins, finely enveloped by the fruit, rich in finesse, persistent, first-class acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich garnet red in the glass. The nose is characterised by hazelnut and nougat, with a hint of mint, dark berry fruit and dried cherries also appear with air. Emphatically fruity on the palate, rich cherry fruit, finely chiselled acidity that gives it tension and freshness. Youthful with great ageing potential. Mature green notes. Alcohol is excellently integrated, appears slender, elegant and silky. Typical, pleasant bitter note on the long finish." Vinum

"Soft and imbued with cherry, blackberry and earthy flavours, this red wine is fleshy from start to finish. Almond and spice accents are evident on the finish, along with light tannins." Wine Spectator

"The 2020 Barbera d'Asti Montebruna is a powerful and rich red wine with notes of ripe berries, roasted spices, cinnamon and grilled Mediterranean herbs. Despite its strength and vigour, the mouthfeel is supported by a fresh acidity and a strong alcohol content of 15%." Wine Advocate

"Aromas of cherry chocolate, dark liquorice, hints of bark and damp earth. Full-bodied with a velvety, supple tannin structure and a slightly chalky texture on the finish. Juicy and full of flavour." James Suckling

"The Barbera d'Asti Montebruna 2020 is dark and lush from the start. Spices, leather, tobacco, menthol, dried flowers and mocha all come together as this intense, lush Asti Barbera shows its considerable charm. In 2021, the Montebruna is quite dense and brooding, but all elements are impeccably balanced." Vinous

"This wine opens with aromas of fresh and macerated black cherries that transition to wild flowers, savoury spices and wild herbs. The palate is concentrated with lush ripe red and blackberries, cola and sweet spices. The wine is round and fleshy and is balanced by the natural acidity of the Barbera itself." Wine Enthusiast

The pure Nero d'Avola is bursting with dark aromas of berries, black cherry, liquorice and tobacco. Lush and distinctive on the palate with wonderful spicy notes of mint, aniseed and espresso. Juicy tannins, good length, fine pressure. A really great wine of impressive intensity at a still very reasonable price, incidentally certified organic since the 2020 vintage! SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark ruby; cooked wild berries, arouses curiosity; juicy, clear tannin, cherry fruit, crisp, good length." Merum

"Very intense dark violet colour. Intense aromas of sour cherries and plums on the nose, accompanied by notes of leather and white pepper. In the mouth it is powerful but balanced, very drinky, also thanks to a fine tannin structure, persistent and savoury." Falstaff

"Deep crimson. Brooding and subdued fruit with a hint of leather. Fluid, elegant and juicy. Long and suave, with finely ground tannins. A truly elegant new-school Nero d’Avola." Jancis Robinson

"The Saia 2020 is seductively dark and opens with a blend of red plums, sage, smoke and tangerine peel. It is soft and round and shows ripe red and blue fruits, sweet herbs and dark chocolate. The juicy acidity ensures that the 2020 finishes long and pleasantly acidic. Traces of sour citrus fruits slowly fade away. This incredibly beautiful Nero d'Avola wants to please." Vinous

"This medium to full-bodied red wine is well-structured and balanced, with a slight hint of balsamico acidity that enlivens concentrated flavours of blackberry, roasted plum, violet, espresso and smoke. The fine tannins provide fine definition and firm up the slightly chalky finish." Wine Spectator

"The organically certified 2020 Sicilia Saia is a pure Nero d'Avola from one of the most beautiful areas of rural Sicily in Noto. This red wine shows medium concentration with dark fruits, ripe cherries, black olives and sweet earthy tones. It is richly structured and finishes with soft, sweet tannins. This is a great wine for the kitchen." Wine Advocate

"Aromas of black liquorice, crushed plums and ground spices. Medium to full body with powdery but firm tannins. Fresher and crisper than previous vintages. The red and black fruits on the palate are nicely articulated by a steady acidity and some mineral notes." James Suckling

"Pure Nero d'Avola from the area between Noto and Pachino, 14 months in French barriques, a wine of great stature. On the nose, notes of blackberries, violets and a hint of juniper on the finish. Compact and juicy on the palate, with brackish tannins, fruity flavours and a long, spicy finish." Luca Gardini

Syrah and Petit Verdot form the basis for an exciting cuvée with which the Chia family once again demonstrates its great talent for the wines of Tuscany. Deep dark garnet red. On the nose, an unexpected cornucopia of dark, smoky fruits, plus spicy herbs, multi-layered and deep. Impressive texture on the palate, we find spicy notes of raspberry, a salty vein and invigorating acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2020 Romitoro is packed full of balanced pleasure. It’s dark yet also rich and spicy, with blue-toned florals giving way to currants, worn leather and smoke. This is elegant and plush on the palate, with masses of tart wildberries energized by zesty acidity while giving way to inner rose perfumes. The 2020 finishes with amazing length and potency, as it leaves a staining of liquid lavender and sweet violets. The Romitoro, a blend of Petit Verdot and Syrah, is showing beautifully today." Vinous

"Strawberries, red cherries, bark, walnuts, cedar and chocolate orange on the nose with hints of truffle. Medium-bodied with firm, chalky tannins. Focused and flavorful." James Suckling

"The 2020 RomiTòro is a blend of Petit Verdot and Syrah, and it does a terrific job of capturing the exuberance and jovial qualities of sunny Tuscany. The wine shows layers of candied cherries, crème de cassis, sweet almond paste and even a touch of crushed mineral or aspirin. This is creamy and rich in texture, with lots of plump primary flavors and absolutely no rough edges." Wine Advocate

A delight for lovers of supple red wines and the second wine of Cotarella's Tenuta Montiano. Deep ruby red, slightly sweet notes of ripe blackberries and black cherries on the nose, some coffee, spices, vanilla and subtle toasted aromas. Pure and clear in the mouth, soft but powerful tannins, long. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Famiglia Cotarella 2020 Merlot Sodale Cotarella represents terrific value. The undisputed theme of this wine is softness, and you get plenty of ripe, velvety fruit as a result. Black cherry and plum are framed by mild spice and cured tobacco. This is a medium-bodied red with melting tannins to pair with a classic plate of roast or fried chicken." Wine Advocate

"On the nose, rather subtle aromas of black olives, violets and crushed stone. The palate is medium-bodied with firm and polished tannins and a long and flavourful finish. Straightforward and long." James Suckling