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The rugged, red-tinged rocky landscape of Ripe in the immediate vicinity of the vineyards gave its name to the Riparosso. Its intense bouquet of delicately fresh character is beguiling, the velvety and mild taste absolutely seductive. SUPERIORE.DE

"Ripe brambleberries and a tinge of coffee on the nose and palate. Medium-bodied with firm, coffee-chocolate tannins that give a lightly chewy finish. Nice flavors to this, but give it a little time for the tannins to mellow." James Suckling

Excellent, single-varietal red wine from the ancient southern Italian vine Nero di Troia. Violante convinces with its fine-smelling, red-berried and delicately smoky bouquet. Fresh on the palate, well structured and beautifully balanced between fruit and acidity, it is a wonderful food companion and very inexpensive everyday wine. SUPERIORE.DE

Excellent, single-varietal Sangiovese at a top price: ruby red, powerful, very typical bouquet of dark berries, tobacco and leather, well-structured on the palate with cherry and plum notes, excellent length and elegant, fine-fruity finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"A bouquet of musky cherry, blackberry and wild herbs lifts up from the 2019 Sangiovese. It’s lean yet cooling on the palate, displaying tart woodland berries offset by hints of mint and salty minerals. A subtle tug of fine tannin lingers, framing the expression nicely, as the 2019 resonates on black fruits and a twang of exotic savory spice." Vinous

"A big, rich and fruit-forward red with lots of ripe and dried-fruit character that gives a fig undertone. It’s full and flavorful. If you like rich reds, here is one." James Suckling

Barbera Sovrana is a fruity, very pleasing wine with a deep ruby colour and a powerful nose of ripe cherries and earthy tones. On the palate, it is balanced and of medium length. SUPERIORE.DE

"A crisp, nimble red with ripe red berries and some floral notes. Hint of cocoa powder, too Long, clean and fresh finish. Always a good barbera." James Suckling

The deep red Cuveé from Montepulciano and Sangiovese exudes the beguiling scent of sour cherries, coffee, marjoram and vanilla. At the palate flattering, juicy and very dense. In the long reverberation chocolate and plum. Maturing in Slovenian oak barrels, the tannin is ripe and melting. A fantastic everyday wine with charm and character. SUPERIORE.DE

Ripe red fruits in the bouquet, the taste soft and supple, juicy and nicely structured. Very enjoyable wine for every day. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2018 Rosso Piancarda is intensely spiced and perfumed, as medicinal cherries and raspberries are complemented by dusty rose and sweet cedar. On the palate the Piancarda takes a turn toward the savory spectrum. Salty and full of zesty minerality, the 2018 shows sapid red fruits, hints of plum and brisk acids that keeps the expression fresh. Grippy tannins linger through the finale, as hints of sour citrus and tart berries slowly taper off." Vinous

"Taut tannins are enmeshed with ripe black and red currant fruit flavors in this fresh red, which is medium-bodied, with herb and iron accents emerging on the chalky finish." Wine Spectator

Ruby red interspersed with garnet slivers, intense and concentrated bouquet of red berries, liquorice and some flint. On the palate, the pleasingly juicy extract with nicely balanced wood tones and floral notes is evident. An excellently vinified Cirò Classico Riserva with very noble tannins and harmonious acidity - just as the friend of southern Italian wines loves it. SUPERIORE.DE

This still Muscat, conceived as the "little brother" of the Torcolato and Acininobili, is a masterpiece and proves once again that Fausto Maculan is one of the world's best producers of dessert wines. Dindarello scores with a bouquet of peaches, elderberries and aromatic herbs. These aromas accompany the wonderfully full taste until the finish. Its perfect balance between sweetness and acidity will ennoble any finish to a meal. SUPERIORE.DE

"A delicious, silky sweetie with dried citrus fruit on the nose, colored by a light, lavender-like note. Full, dense and silky, yet there’s also a lightness of touch and lemon-cream silkiness. Seamless and effortless, this glides across the palate. Delicious." James Suckling

Pregio del Conte, an unusual symbiosis of Aglianico and Montepulciano, which denies its strong, firm taste with hints of chocolate, spices and red fruits and a long, clean finish. Ideal with meat dishes. SUPERIORE.DE

Impenetrable dark colour and warm bouquet of ripe dark fruits with hints of forest floor. The Cantalupi's dose of wood is perfectly balanced with the fruit. An extremely harmonious wine with cocoa and vanilla notes in the soft, dense taste. Very respectable finish. SUPERIORE.DE

The dense, well-articulated Tuscan Montecucco Rosso Rigoleto, made predominantly from organically grown Sangiovese grapes, is enormously drinkable. The bouquet beguiles with beautiful aromas of dried plums and dark cherries. Very attractive the purposeful and lively taste. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brilliantly shimmering ruby garnet. Pronounced aromas of rich cherry, strawberry, some sour cherry and fine herbs. Draws up with verve, seems a bit rough at first, then opens up loosely at medium weight on fresh drink, with good drinking flow." Falstaff

"Bright, offering cherry and raspberry fruit, with light touches of licorice and mint. Lithe and moderately long." Wine Spectator

"Orange peel, meat, currants, olives and blackberries on the nose. Medium-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Savory and meaty with a fresh, flavorful finish." James Suckling

The grapes for Vigna Pedale come from vines that are over 30 years old. The vines are planted in a small tree system, which allows only a few grapes per vine. The harvest does not begin until mid-October, very unusual for a site this far south. Purple dark red. Spicy scent of cherries, thyme, wild mushrooms and earth, the typical, genuine taste is powerful and concentrated with subtle sweetness. This wine is already a great pleasure today, but still has potential for the next years. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby red with a drop of violet. In the nose with nuances of Amarena cherries, red beet, also with great spice, of mustard seed, after some time then on noble wood nuances, seems stony. On the palate with clear juiciness, shows a lot of fruit in the core, cool course, balanced and with race, firm pressure in the final." Falstaff

"Smoky spice notes to the ripe raspberry fruit on the nose with hints of roast chestnuts and dried herbs. Medium-to full-bodied with fine, slightly dry tannins and a bright bead of plum-skin and raspberry fruit that together give a tight, fruity finish. Sustainable. Flavorful and fun, but a bit rough at the edges just now. Needs a bit more time to meld together. Try from 2023." James Suckling

Dark, concentrated Nero d'Avola with a rich bouquet, inviting, intense raspberry fruit and sweet tannin. A full-bodied red with nice spice and a great value. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark, purple ruby; intense, resinous raspberry fruit, inviting; juicy, intensely fresh-fruited, finely tart." Merum

"The 2019 Nero d'Avola entices, as crushed chalk gives way to dusty dried violets, black currants and hints of smoke. This is fruit-focused and lively in character with energizing acidity and ripe wild berry fruits. It finishes remarkably fresh, while leaving inner rose tones and hints of hard red candies to linger. What a pretty Nero d'Avola." Vinous

"Delicious Nero d'Avola with perfumed black fruit, stained with licorice and herbs. Medium-bodied with an exquisite balance of fruit, well-integrated tannin and spot-on acidity." James Suckling

The Valpolicella produced in the Appassimento or Amarone process presents itself with a rich ruby violet. The nose has compact notes of ripe cherries, blackberries, some cloves, elderberries and liquorice, with subtle hints of chocolate in the background. Full and powerful with a lot of melting on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

"The wine is matured in Slavonian oak barrels for 12 months, then a further six months in bottle. The result is a spicy wine with hedgerow fruit aromas, zippy acidity and stark red-fruited freshness. Fresh, zingy and fruity, it has wild raspberry and blackberry flavours filled out by some barrel spice and chocolate. Delicious, and great with food." Decanter

Concentrated ruby red with garnet reflections. To the predominant black cherry and berry scent, the wood contributes very slight hints of roasted coffee. Full and very intense flavour of dark berries, very slightly of violets and plums, the compact tannins are supported by balsamic notes, fine liquorice tones in the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"A very attractive, ripe aglianico with dried berry, chocolate and some walnut. It’s full, layered and delicious." James Suckling

"Ashen soils, crushed stone, animal musk, plum and exotic savory spices can all be found in the dark and sultry 2016 Aglianico Riserva Contado. It’s velvety yet not weighty, energized by bright acidity with tart black fruits, minerals and grippy tannins that saturate the senses. There are unseen depths here which are currently restrained by the Contado’s hulking structure, yet there’s also a harmony that tempts the imagination as to what’s to come. Currants, wild herbs, salted licorice and hints of tobacco linger long. This is like a well-muscled stallion, yet it needs some time in the cellar to soften." Vinous

The pure Aglianico Biorganic shows itself in dense ruby violet. Fascinating perfumed scent of blackcurrants and blackberries, plus notes of licorice, smoke and earth. Of beautiful purity, rich and with spicy accents at the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

" Attractive blackberry and walnut with some bark undertones. Medium-to full-bodied with firm tannins that are polished and together." James Suckling

"Deep ruby. Tar and licorice complement red cherry and plum on the nose. Then rich, dense and spicy, offering multilayered flavors similar to the aromas. The finish is long and youthfully chewy but the tannins are noble. It’s really impossible not to like this fruity yet structured and very well balanced wine. Well done." Vinous

Taglio del Tralcio is a highly aromatic drop from the Aglianico grape. It smells of dark forest berries, with delicate hints of leather and rosemary. Warm and gentle, it shows a beguiling fruit and persistence on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

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

Il Rogito is indeed a fabulous Basilicata rosé. Strong, shiny light red, aromas of red berries underlaid with the scent of autumn leaves and spices. Fresh taste, soft and long. Robust and very versatile. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2020 Il Rogito Rosato lifts up with a spicy, smoky bouquet that mixes wild strawberries and minty herbs with wet stone. This blossoms beautifully in the glass, gaining in depth and sweetness. It’s silky-smooth upon entry, contrasted by an intense display of tart raspberry, pomegranate and red licorice, all energized by bright acidity. There’s a fresh cranberry-juice-like concentration and tension here, yet Il Rogito remains balanced throughout, tapering off long with a sizzle of residual acidity. This thrill-ride Aglianico Rosato may be very nice today, but it’s likely to be even better after storage." Vinous

Bright ruby red, light fragrance of bitter almond and marzipan. Its low tannins make it a pleasurable and fresh food companion with a high drinking flow. SUPERIORE.DE