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San Leonardo's single-varietal Lagrein Rosé has a seductive pink melon colour and a captivating blend of crushed stones, wild herbs, wild berries and freshly sliced pear. It has a soft texture, energising acidity and zesty mineral notes that make the palate vibrate with excitement. The finish is dry, yet remarkably fresh with a fine minerality that leaves you wanting more. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dense salmon pink with sparkling reflections. Intense and slightly spicy on the nose, opens on redcurrant and grapefruit. With crisp fruit and lively acidity, it carries through beautifully to the lingering finish." Falstaff

"Bright and fresh from the moment you pull the cork, this 100% Lagrein rosato is packed full of aromas of sour cherries, wild herbs and a touch of saltiness. The palate is refreshing and lively, focusing on notes of pomegranate and watermelon, finishing with mouthwatering acidity." Wine Enthusiast

"The Rosato Gemma 2022 is a captivating blend of dusty rose, wild strawberries and dried citrus peel. It is racy and tense, full of minerality and lively acidity that emphasises the crunchy orchard fruits. It leaves a beautiful inner sweetness and makes you want more, while the traces of nectarine slowly fade. This is the beauty of Lagrein Rosato. Very well made." Vinous

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

"The Greco di Tufo NovaSerra 2022 shows a very precise and linear personality with gravel, white melon and green apple flavours. The growing season was very hot, and fruit selection was key to maintaining quality here and elsewhere in the region. NovaSerra also shows sweet flowers and a hint of jasmine." Wine Advocate

"This sleek, minerally white offers hints of grilled macadamia nut, which underscore and enrich a finely meshed flavor profile of tangerine, persimmon and chamomile. Racy finish." Wine Spectator

"A very savoury nose of crisp leather and mixed spices and herbs is lifted by undertones of dandelion and lemon. The lemon current becomes a river on the palate, but a lingering, slightly savoury earthiness keeps you on your toes until a sweet iced tea finish." Wine Enthusiast

"Aromas of matchsticks and pumice with a hint of white pepper. Almonds, sliced apples and limes. Medium body, creamy texture and a soft, fresh finish. You can really taste the volcanic soil." James Suckling

Mastroberardino is particularly focussed on the old Fiano grape variety. It was already cultivated by the Romans, who called it Vitis apiana because of its special attraction to bees (apis). It produces a straw-coloured, wonderfully aromatic wine with a spicy honey and nutty bouquet. The characteristic flavour is very harmonious. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Fiano di Avellino Radici 2022 shows aromas of tropical fruit, ripe peach, melon and other hot season flavours. The mouthfeel is quite dense, in keeping with the slightly reductive style favoured in a wine like this, which is aged only in stainless steel. It finishes with a lean texture and good freshness." Wine Advocate

"Fresh and open, this mineral-driven white wine layers flavours of ripe pears, star fruit, fresh herbs and salted Marcona almonds with a base of stone and smoke. Crisp finish." Wine Spectator

"On the nose, aromas of pear, lemon and orange peel mingle with that telltale nutty-grassiness of Fiano. The pear and orange elements sweeten and intensify on the palate, but that toasted nuttiness lingers as a bracing acidity combats the overall richness." Wine Enthusiast

Bright straw yellow. In the bouquet beguiling scent of fresh citrus and floral notes, plus some light fruit. Taut on the palate with a beautiful acid structure, then crisp fruit and an animating interplay of freshness and melting, very balanced and of great elegance and finesse. SUPERIORE.DE

Fiore di Campo, based on Friulano, is no more and no less than the self-proclaimed "family wine" of the Lis Neris house, and that is entirely justified: pretty straw yellow with green-gold reflections. Enticing mineral and citrus nose with notes of peach, jasmine, almonds and liquorice. Firm, fresh and crisp on the palate of apricot and green apple, plus a lovely creamy texture. Its full body and gentle complexity marry in a final with considerable freshness and high drinkability. Perfect entry into the world of Lis Neris' terrific white wines. SUPERIORE.DE

Fresh, green colour with golden reflections and a seductive aroma of herbs and tomatoes. Fruity flavour with a delicate, tart finish. Great value! SUPERIORE.DE

Citrus yellow with greenish reflections. The nose reveals fresh, floral notes with a constant hint of citrus fruits such as grapefruit and orange peel. Its great minerality, combined with good acidity, provides nice harmony and a stable framework. SUPERIORE.DE

Lezér means "light" and so it is - in the most delicate sense. Light ruby red in colour, red berries and an interesting hint of violets on the nose. Smoke, freshly cut wood and a fine creaminess on the palate. A thoroughly fresh red wine right through to the finish, which goes well with warm weather and uncomplicated Mediterranean cuisine, especially when slightly chilled. The ageing in different containers such as amphora, cement tank and wooden barrel gives it an additional appeal and an unmistakable profile. SUPERIORE.DE

"Wild strawberries, black cherries, lavender and sage create an inviting bouquet as the 2022 Lezèr opens in the glass. While classified as a Rosso, its color is a translucent red verging on pink. This is softly textured and round with juicy acidity and tart wild berry fruits that add a lovely inner tension. It finishes with medium length and is crisply refreshing. Sour citrus notes linger. Enjoy it with a light chill." Vinous

The Lagrein Kretzer is a brilliant light red - a typical South Tyrolean rosé. The fresh, fruity taste with memories of blueberries harmonises with the light rose bouquet. A full-bodied, stimulating drop. SUPERIORE.DE

"Light cherry pink. Inviting with floral notes of rose petals and some orange zest, plus some tangerine and pomegranate. Very linear on the palate, punchy and with precise fruit into the juicy, salty final." Falstaff

"Airy and remarkably fresh, the 2022 Rosé Lagrein opens slowly to reveal crushed stone and young peach. Sweet fruits combine with salty minerals over a core of citrusy acidity. The medium-length finish focuses on the red flowers inside the wine, while the mouth is left wanting more." Vinous

"Burdigai" is Ligurian dialect and means shrubs of the Mediterranean maquis. From a small and isolated terrace facing west, surrounded by Mediterranean shrubs, comes this truly original Rosato, which should not actually exist. Because the grape variety is unknown, it is alternatively called "Franseise" because it apparently comes from the south of France and not even the owners know the exact origin and age, nor do they know who planted the vines there in the first place. Nevertheless, the vines have been cultivated and cared for over decades and at some point the family council decided to press an independent rosé from them.

Intense coral pink, fine and original bouquet of pink grapefruit, raspberry and strawberry with subtle mineral notes. Very dry in the mouth, floral, with lively acidity and pronounced spiciness. Characteristic is the mineral-chalky impression at the back of the palate, which prolongs the wine's originality and tension. The lasting impression left by this exciting and full-bodied and pleasantly purist Rosato is a blend of elegance, finesse and uncompromisingness that is second to none. SUPERIORE.DE

"This wine was a challenge for us in the beginning. But in the Langa region, traditionally the home of full-bodied red wines, Chardonnay has now found a second home, bringing out exciting white wines, rich and suitable for long ageing." Franco Massolino

Medium-light straw yellow. Imaginative bouquet of yellow roses, almond blossoms, fruit trees and poached pear. Warm and expansive on the palate, with a minerality full of character and just the right dose of fresh acidity that gives it complexity, length and good ageing potential in the overall impression. SUPERIORE.DE

"Il Repertorio" - "The Register". Gerardo Giuratrabocchetti's wines recall his father's notarial world with their names.

Expressive and uninhibited, the Aglianico Il Repertorio meets us. Dark berries, a herbal bouquet of mint, rosemary, black olive, thyme and sage, plus tones of leather and liquorice. An extremely fascinating and fresh wine from start to finish. Intense and delicate at the same time, elegant and rustic. SUPERIORE.DE

"The nose shows complex aromas of spicy oak, dark chocolate, dried herbs, dark cherries and liquorice. Firm and youthful on the palate." Decanter

"Lavender, plums, black and red currants and some white pepper on the nose. Fresh and youthful with full body, fine-grained tannins and a very clean finish." James Suckling

"A hauntingly dark display of crushed blackberries, lilac and lavender evolves in the glass as the 2021 Aglianico del Vulture Il Repertorio slowly comes to life. It’s silky and sleek, also decidedly savory in style, with tart wild berry fruits propelled by saline-tinged acidity. The 2021 finishes staining and structured, leaving a bitter tinge of exotic spice offset by sour citrus. This imposing vintage of Il Repertorio is built for the cellar." Vinous

The new single varietal Colorino Per Caterina opens with a slightly darker colour and more garnet concentration than the Ciliegiolo and Sangiovese produced at Piancornello. This autochthonous grape variety usually adds colour to traditional red wine blends and on its own the grape offers a nice fibre and density, flanked by powerful primary aromas and some black pepper. A pure and rather purist wine with a fresh, bright acidity - for us an ideal companion to grilled meat. SUPERIORE.DE

Brilliant, light straw yellow colour and powerful, persistent perlage. Aromas of young pear and green apple on the nose, with citrus notes. Very fine on the palate, smooth with fine fruit, the acidity harmonises well with the delicate melt. An elegant, quiet Prosecco with plenty of length, character and personality. SUPERIORE.DE

"Excellent perlage; finely chiselled structure, supple and with a fine fruit, the acidity well integrated, the finish delicate with a combination of fruit and subtle floral notes." Vinum

"Sparkling silver-green colour and numerous, persistent perlage. Intense and clear aromas of fresh lemon, crisp peach and wet stone on the nose. Lively, balanced and clear on the palate, very pure, savoury, full-bodied and long." Falstaff

Chardonnay Turmhof has a multi-layered bouquet of clear, well-defined apple and pear flavours, flowers and grasses. Fresh and delicately savoury on the palate, lively and very harmonious. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Chardonnay Turmhof 2021 opens in the glass with a hint of crushed stone that emphasises the musky notes of peach and pear. It has a soft texture with a cooling minerality that balances the ripe fruit of the orchard. The 2021 finishes savoury and crisp, leaving a saline note and a hint of nectarine." Vinous

"This wine highlights the estate's history of winemaking in the Alto Adige. Concentrated aromas of roasted pear and quince join with notes of banana and sweet spice. The palate is creamy and lush but ample acidity keeps everything fresh. Flavors of roast apple, dried flowers and mountain minerality work in unison to elevate this wine." Wine Enthusiast

Cool light yellow. In the bouquet light blossoms, green apple, citrus, discreet spiciness. Pleasantly fresh on the palate with drinkable fruit, soft acidity and fruity-fresh finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is fresh and floral with notes of lemons, pears, chamomile, jasmine and chalk. Medium-bodied with juicy acidity and vivid, citrusy character. Flavorful finish." James Suckling

Here comes Surmont, the successor to Rain Riesling. As in the past, part of the grapes come from the South Tyrolean lowlands, while the other part now comes from the Valle Isarco from high and cool sites on soils of volcanic origin, which give the wine a fresher, almost alpine style.

Bright, straw-yellow colour with a slight greenish tinge. Clean, distinct, fragrant varietal aroma with fine fruity notes (peach, pear). Balanced, medium-bodied. Fresh, juicy finish. The racy acidity is harmoniously integrated into the fruit structure. A wonderful Riesling italico in a small edition. SUPERIORE.DE

Ripe fruit aromas on the nose with dried plum, cherry and blueberry, hints of liquorice and spicy notes in the background. Juicy and medium-bodied on the palate, with soft acidity and bright berry fruit and well-proportioned sour cherry. Fine-grained tannin, medium-long finish, a wonderful food companion. SUPERIORE.DE

Garofoli's vintage spumante in radiant rosé opens with a surprisingly complex bouquet in which a fine yeasty note is surrounded by wild berries, cassis and dried raspberry. The perlage is creamy, the wine glides gently over the palate. Delicate and powerful at the same time. SUPERIORE.DE

Forget everything you think you know about rosé. The grapes for this masterpiece come from four different vineyards, one of which, Madonna degli Angeli, is home to vines 45-90 years old. Rosa del Rosa is archetypal for complexity and aromatic density with simultaneous suppleness and elegance. On the palate with maximum harmony and complexity; fine red berries and orange fruitiness paired with a certain spiciness lead up to a polished and never-ending finish. In terms of personality and exceptionality, this Rosato is also our favourite of the year with the 2022 vintage. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2022 Rosa del Rosa from Proprietà Sperino is a great wine to drink now and over the next year or two. Ripe red-fleshed fruit, citrus and floral accents are framed by clean mineral notes. Creamy and textured, the 2022 is great as an aperitif but also has enough depth and complexity to be enjoyed over dinner." Vinous

"Bright salmon pink in the glass. Multifaceted aroma, wild berries, cherries, dried strawberries, herbal spice, mint, sage, floral notes, hibiscus, rose petals. Juicy on the palate, clear red fruits, creamy core surrounded by lively acidity and spice, salty on the long finish." Falstaff

Classic Barbera from the house of Vajra. Garnet red, very pleasant nose with light cherry notes and aromas of fine spices. Rich on the palate with the typical effervescence of a traditional and sophisticated wine of the Alba region. SUPERIORE.DE

"Vajra's 2020 Barbera d'Alba is juicy, vibrant and absolutely delicious. Racy red/purplish berry fruit, spice, rose petal and mint are all kicked up in a tasty, impeccable Barbera that delivers the goods, big time." Vinous

Bachmann is a wonderful Pinot Nero Riserva in the best South Tyrolean style. Elegant and dense, with the fine aroma of Pinot Noir. On the palate, a beautiful ripe fruit, charming and well-integrated tannin, punchy and long in the final. SUPERIORE.DE

Deep, dark red, fresh, vegetal notes on the nose, delicate smoke aromas and red berry fruit. The taste is elegant and dense. A beautifully juicy cuvée for sophisticated drinking pleasure. SUPERIORE.DE

"Ruby red. The nose has sweet notes of ripe red fruits, cherry, plum and strawberry jam, with a hint of sweet spice. The palate is soft and juicy, grippy, savoury tannins, persistent." Falstaff

"Dried herbs, sweet berries and baked olives on the nose that extend to a medium-bodied palate with some red cherries and plums. Juicy and bright with some orange citrus in the finish." James Suckling

The Rosato from Livio Felluga is one of the rare representatives of its kind in Friuli. Beguiling bouquet of roses, pineapple and maritime rock. Elegant on the palate with fresh acidity; the fine and restrained style is somewhat reminiscent of the sought-after counterpart of Nerello Mascalese from the high altitudes of Etna. Traces of redcurrant and papaya on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE