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Rich and firm Lucchine with beautiful fruit on the palate. An inexpensive wine from a good house, which gives us a lot of pleasure every year. SUPERIORE.DE

Apulian top wine from 60 to 70 year old vines! Zinfandel Sinfarosa Terra Nera offers a bouquet of overripe fruit and tobacco with an impressively fresh, but at the same time dense taste with sweet tannin and good persistence. SUPERIORE.DE

"Good full red. Aromas of blueberry, black cherry, steel shavings and blood orange. A creamy-sweet fruit bomb but not at all over the top, offering a remarkably light touch to its flavors of red fruit and herbs. Finishes with a fine dusting of tannins and a nicely persistent savory character." Vinous

Vecchie Vigne from over 40-year-old vineyard smells seductively citrus-fruity. On the palate a lively minerality and a light hint of aniseed. The almost exuberant taste is of legendary elegance and length. SUPERIORE.DE

Elegant and aromatically versatile bouquet of almonds, light fruits and citrus notes, absolutely harmonious, complex and stylistically clear in taste. A rare, noble Riserva of the highest quality. SUPERIORE.DE

Floral aromas and the scent of light red fruits, with undertones of tobacco, foliage and menthol, which in the glass develop into a successful terroir wine that preserves the fragrance and primary aromas of the young Sangiovese. Pleasantly medium-bodied and authentic. SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium intensive red; warm fruit notes, depth, inviting, round base, juicy acidity, intact fruit, fine tart, very beautiful, also length. Merum

"Le Cinciole's 2016 Chianti Classico is gorgeous. Fresh, floral and light on its feet, the 2016 offers striking Sangiovese character in its flavor profile and overall structure. Sweet red cherry, mint, pine and freshly cut flowers add to the wine's lithe, refined personality. The 2016 is all class, all the way, not to mention a huge overachiever in its peer group." Vinous

"In 1991 Luca and Valeria Orsini left their jobs in Milan to make wine in Tuscany. Their estate includes 10 hectares of southeast facing vineyards in Panzano and the wines have been certified organic from 2000. A standout 2016 annata, this is discreet with understated scents of cherry blossom, heather and rose. The palate is decidedly red fruited with currants and raspberry embraced by finely textured, powdery persistent tannins. It has beautiful energy and above all allows Sangiovese's true charms to shine through." Decanter

Deep dark Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva with a beguiling scent of dark red cherries and berry fruits, along with earthy notes, tar, spices and liquorice. "A mouthful of wine" in an incredibly appealing style. Spelt has a remarkable concentration and excellent length. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, shining ruby grenade. In the nose of ripe forest berries and raspberries, elegant fruit, delicate spice, in the aftertaste of bread crust and light leather. Juicy and clear on the palate, spreads elegantly, crisp fruit with tightly woven tannin, appears very young, in the aftertaste again juicy and slightly salty, good and safe ripening potential." Falstaff

"Moderately saturated ruby. Ink, smoke, plum and red berries dominate the inviting nose. Then youthfully chewy but fine-grained, boasting long, clean, savory flavors that bring the aromas to mind. This strapping Montepulciano is relatively light on its feet." Vinous

"Bright lemons and oranges highlight raspberry and strawberry overtones. The medium-bodied palate is finely wound up in tightly buttoned tannins and driven along by vertical acidity and umami undertones." James Suckling

Typical Tuscan of rich ruby red with intense aromas of black berries. Elegant structure, harmonious on the palate with a pleasant soft aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE

Wonderful scent of dark wild cherries. Dense, but not heavy on the palate, long and pure with complex subtle fruit aromas. A sensual and at the same time joyful wine, 60 percent Nero d'Avola from oak barrels and 40 percent Frappato matured in a glassed-in cement vat. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep red. Spicy nuances to the bright red cherry and floral perfume. Then fresh but dense with stony nuances to the herb and red/dark fruit flavors. Finishes long with tarry elements." Vinous

"The 2016 Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico is a very nice wine that shows a smooth texture and a delicate approach that grows in intensity. There are small-berry aromas with cassis, wild raspberry and dried blueberry, which would spruce up any pasta like a Sicilian pasta alla Norma. The wine is delicate and smooth, with tiny steps that go the long haul. The tannins are well integrated and give the wine a firm, upstanding backbone." Robert Parker

Strong ruby red, as expected from a good traditionally and organically produced wine. A wonderful, elegant and intense fragrance spectrum between sour cherry and nutmeg. On the palate beautifully balanced and with lots of youthful freshness in the long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby red. Open and inviting nose with floral aromas, rich cherry, raspberry, dried rose petal. Balanced and juicy drink, stretches nicely over the tongue, hearty and clear, great riserva." Falstaff

"Lustrous mid ruby. Lifted cherry with minerally, saline notes and hints of crushed shells. Transparent, medium-bodied palate with fine yet gripping tannins. Fluid, sour-cherry fruit on the finish. Still embryonic, and with lots of potential." Jancis Robinson

"The 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva Badia a Coltibuono is a very pretty wine with lovely aromatic nuance and plenty of character to match its mid-weight personality. Crushed flowers, mint, lavender, spice and black cherry are all finely knit in this attractive, mid-weight Riserva. Fresh and energetic, the 2016 will drink nicely for many years to come." Vinous

"This is firmly placed in red-fruit territory with frozen strawberries, dried red cherries and fresh herbs. Round and juicy on the medium-to full-bodied palate and succulent on the finish." James Suckling

"Badia a Coltibuono traces its history back to the 11th century when Vallombrosian monks founded the abbey and started planting the area's first vineyards. The Stucchi Prinetti family who now own the property have bottles of Riserva dating back to 1937. Rounded out with a dollop of Canaiolo Nero, Ciliegiolo and Colorino, it is uncluttered by oak nuances. Accented by strawberry, juniper and tarragon, it glides smoothly across the palate with tame, chalky tannins and dusty black cherry on the finish. Accessible now, this has in bones to age gracefully over the next decade. I always appreciate the steadfast, recognisable personality of Coltibuono's elegant Riserva." Decanter

"Showing beautiful results in an excellent vintage, the 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva is a graceful and elegantly tempered red wine. It makes good on all the basic promises of traditional Sangiovese: the complexity and elegance of the grape and that fresh acidity. It opens to a mid-weight style, making this a perfect wine for roast chicken and roast potatoes. Pretty mineral notes appear on the close, and the tannin is beautifully integrated." Robert Parker

Bright ruby red. The fragrance is dominated by red and black berry aromas. With a little air, cherries and sour cherries become more and more distinct and something spicy that cannot be immediately assigned. Somehow fresh and yet Mediterranean, but not like Chianti or Brunello. Is it that little bit of Syrah? Or is it this unique terroir? Wherever this spice comes from, in combination with this distinctive fruit it smells simply wonderful. On the palate it is full-bodied, very juicy and again this unique combination of fruit and spice, which makes the wine simply exciting and special. Juicy, finely structured, perfectly balanced, with character and animating acid bite. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, rich ruby. Very spicy, dark fruity nose of ripe Amarena cherries, ripe plums, rich forest berries, some black truffle, in the aftertaste of undergrowth. On the palate also spicy, very hearty with tight tannin, polished, spreads wonderfully over the tongue, with pressure, rich in the final." Falstaff

Enchanting Etna Rosso with a balsamic spicy bouquet and a well-balanced, yet very characterful, juicy, long taste. Fine fruit, good acidity, firm tannin. Perfectly reproduces the terroir. SUPERIORE.DE

"Underbrush, woodland berries and balsamic whiffs of eucalyptus lift out of the glass. Juicy and accessible, the smooth, full-bodied palate doles out succulent Marasca cherry, crushed raspberry and star anise alongside lithe tannins." Wine Enthusiast

"Another rich, layered Etna red with dark berries, chocolate with some hazelnut and a pleasant bitterness. Medium body. Juicy fruit. Flavorful finish." James Suckling

Ampeleia is the top wine of the estate and has been vinified exclusively from Cabernet Franc since 2015. A wine of personality and character, which, through its elegance and fruitiness, is a fascinating interpretation of the new and different Maremma. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brilliant ruby red with slightly brightening rim. Inviting nose with notes of goji berries, forest blueberries and raspberries, slightly resinous notes. Juicy and round on the palate, tannin with a good grip, firm pressure in the final." Falstaff