Vintage 2025

Straw-yellow with greenish highlights. A fresh nose of yellow fruits and meadow herbs. On the palate, notes of citrus enveloped by a delicate acid wire and spice. The trendy white grape variety Grillo is simply a delight in the glass. The Sallier de la Tour estate has been owned by the Counts of Tasca since 2009 and is thus the fifth estate to complement and define the diversity and professionalism of what is arguably Sicily's most famous winery. At Sallier de la Tour, the focus is on the Grillo, Inzolia, Syrah and Nero d'Avola grape varieties. SUPERIORE.DE

From the sun-drenched hills between Tramin, Neumarkt and Auer comes this innovative white cuvée, which combines the best of four grape varieties full of character. The traditional Tramin winery, founded in 1898 by the visionary priest Christian Schrott, demonstrates its masterful flair for harmonious blends with the "T" Cuvée Bianco. Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling thrive here on calcareous clay soils between 250 and 550 metres above sea level, where the extreme temperature fluctuations between warm days and cool nights give the grapes their special variety of flavours.

Lake Kaltern is the warmest lake in the Alps. This is not a tourist exaggeration, but a geological fact – and of crucial importance for the vineyards around its shores. The water stores the heat of the summer and gives it back in the cooler autumn nights. This microclimate has made the area the most famous growing region for Vernatsch grapes for centuries. The St. Michael-Eppan winery, founded in 1907 and now run by 340 member families, sources its grapes for this wine from the Sattel vineyard site – those gently sloping vineyards between Eppan and the lake, at 420 to 480 metres, south-east to south-west exposure, on moraine debris soils from the last ice age. The vines are up to 50 years old. Harvesting takes place at the beginning of October, by hand – and the word "Auslese" in the name says it all: Only the ripest grapes go into this wine, vinified separately from the rest of the harvest. Only steel, no wood – the fruit should speak for itself.

This single-varietal Grillo comes from vineyards near the coast around Marsala, whose salty soils and proximity to the sea lend the wine its fresh, mineral-driven character. Pale straw yellow with a greenish sheen. On the nose, it offers notes of white peach, star fruit, lemon zest and sage, with a hint of sea breeze. On the palate, it is dry, with lively acidity, crisp fruit and a salty edge. The finish is unpretentious, fresh and elegant. A typical Sicilian wine with lovely character – authentic, crisp and Mediterranean. Perfect with grilled fish, marinated seafood or summer vegetable dishes. SUPERIORE.DE

In the 19th century, this was the only method of sparkling Lambrusco: second fermentation in the bottle, yeast remains in the bottle, no retaking, no correction (pet-nat method). Albinea Canali has never given up on it. The result is a little different every time – and that's exactly the point. Lambrusco Grasparossa as a base, steel tank for the first fermentation, then bottle. The fine lees of the yeast soften the structure and give the bouquet those characteristic brioche notes that no Charmat process can produce.

Orion here does not mean the constellation, but a border. The Greek "oros" means edge, dividing line – and that is exactly what this path once was: the ancient road that separated Byzantine lands from Lombard lands, today a quiet country lane right next to the Primitivo vineyards of Masseria Li Veli in Cellino San Marco. History you can feel under your feet. 100% Primitivo, harvested at the end of August, limestone-clay soils, 10 to 20 year old vines – partly Alberello, the ancient Apulian bush vine cultivation style. Fermentation in steel, six months in barrique. Roberto Cotarella holds the line.

The name says it all: "Pino" stands for Pinot Bianco and Pinot Grigio, "Toi" for the Tai – as Friulano has been called in Veneto since Brussels banned the word "Tocai". Three varieties, one clear idea: freshness, fruit, drinking pleasure. 60% Tai provides the floral backbone and a subtle tropical note, 25% Pinot Bianco pear and white flowers, 15% Pinot Grigio body and a hint of spice. Fermentation and ageing exclusively in steel tanks – no wood, no distractions. Straw yellow with green reflections, lively acidity and a finish that leaves more desire than answers. As an aperitif, with seafood or light pasta. Or simply for a Tuesday that deserves a good wine. SUPERIORE.DE

Imagine a morning over the Canavese hills – fine dew, fresh air and the scent of flowers. Merlana captures precisely this clarity in the glass. The grapes come from the steep slopes of the Serra di Ivrea. After harvest, they are fermented cool and matured in stainless steel tanks without the influence of wood – in the name of varietal purity and precision. The colour in the glass is a clear straw yellow with a greenish tinge, as if the light of dawn is dancing on it. The bouquet opens with notes of white peach, meadow flowers, fresh hay and a hint of jasmine. The palate is clear as a bell, with lively acidity, citrus-fresh elegance and salty minerality. Everything appears tidy, light-footed and yet very expressive. An authentic, straightforward white wine from Piedmont that delights with its alpine lightness and the finesse of Erbaluce – ideal as an aperitif, with asparagus or fine fish. SUPERIORE.DE

A delicate, luminous pink with lively, fine bubbles. Vigna del Cristo reveals the elegant and dry side of Lambrusco di Sorbara: fresh, subtle and full of character. On the nose, redcurrants, fresh raspberries, pink grapefruit and a hint of white flowers. On the palate, dry, lively and crisp, with invigorating acidity and mineral tension. A finely sparkling, stylish Lambrusco – refreshing, pleasantly tart and with impressive lightness. Perfect with summery meat dishes, antipasti, seafood or simply as a sophisticated aperitif. Lovely length and an even lovelier drinking experience. SUPERIORE.DE

This could be your perfect white house wine: Light straw yellow with greenish reflections. The Bianco "Ceregio" from Zerbina is made from pure Trebbiano Romagnolo and matured in stainless steel tanks. The nose has a fresh aroma of green apple, white blossom, a little lemon and a hint of freshly cut hay. On the palate, the wine is dry, clear and straightforward, with lively acidity, a delicate flavour and fine minerality. A fresh, typical regional white wine with organic certification that focuses entirely on the grape variety and the terroir of Emilia-Romagna – unpretentious, honest and pleasantly enjoyable to drink. SUPERIORE.DE

A Sicilian duo full of excitement: Angimbé blends Inzolia and Chardonnay to create a white cuvée that combines the island's aromatic character with international elegance. The grapes come from Tenuta Ficuzza at an altitude of around 700 m – a cooler terroir with loamy-limestone soils that lend freshness and structure. In the glass, it is a pale straw yellow with golden highlights. On the nose, yellow pear, pineapple, citrus, a hint of honeydew melon and floral notes. On the palate, it is juicy, round and well-balanced, with gentle acidity, delicate fruit sweetness and a harmonious, slightly spicy final. A versatile, approachable white wine that pairs just as effortlessly with Mediterranean cuisine as it does with relaxed evenings on the terrace. Very good value. SUPERIORE.DE

Montepulciano thinks in red. The Prugnolo Gentile, this stubborn Sangiovese clone, is bred for the long haul – for Nobile, for Riserva, for decades in the cellar. The fact that it is also so convincing as a rosato has to do with the terroir: the Toraia and Casale cru sites at 300 to 350 metres, clayey-silty soils, south to south-east exposure. Hand-picked at the end of September, cryomaceration for four to five hours.

Castel del Monte Bombino Nero is Italy's only DOCG designation reserved exclusively for rosé wines – made from at least 90% of the indigenous Bombino Nero grape. The vineyards lie at an altitude of 400–500 metres around Castel del Monte, the octagonal Staufer castle built by Frederick II, whose mysterious geometry inspired the Torrevento logo. Limestone karst soils, Mediterranean sunshine and a constant sea breeze from 13 kilometres away – ideal conditions for a grape variety that withstands heat, retains its freshness and always remains light and direct on the palate. Gentle pressing, controlled temperature, four months' ageing in stainless steel.

"According to legend, this is the sea into which Aphrodite scattered the pearls of her necklace and from which Tuscany was born. The beauty of the region makes us believe this legend! But scientifically speaking, the Belvento, the beautiful wind, is an important factor in the development of grape quality, as it is precisely this wind that ensures good ventilation of the vineyard, the cooling breeze that keeps the freshness in the grapes and makes these wines so pleasantly invigorating." Flavours and aromas are always created here from the interplay of land and sea. This is why the labels of Belvento wines depict the animal species that live on the coast, in the waters and in the nearby nature reserve. I Vini del Mare Belvento – this name stands for the still young project of the Moretti family and explains which wines are produced here in the Maremma near the coast: The wines of the Sea of Fair Winds.

Gròttolo means "little grotto". A fitting name for an estate whose cellar is dug deep into the rock – four levels, designed according to the principles of bio-architecture by Edoardo Milesi. No pumps, just gravity. Down there, where the temperature remains constant and time passes differently, this Rosato also matures. Sangiovese, gently pressed, with a short maceration at cool temperatures, then aged in stainless steel – this is how Montecucco’s most important grape variety is transformed into a rosé that expresses the character of the terroir in a different colour.

Sicily and rosé – that sounds like a beach bar and a sea view at first. Not here. Tenuta Regaleali is located in the heart of the island, on a wooded high plateau of the Contea di Sclafani, around 500 metres above sea level, far away from any coastline. Large temperature fluctuations between day and night, calcareous-clay soils, vines with a history. The Tasca d'Almerita family has been growing Nerello Mascalese here for this rosé since the 1970s – a grape variety that is unrivalled in Sicily: Delicately fruity, lively, with a natural floral fragrance that gave the wine its name. The roses that have always grown on Regaleali are the inspiration. Gentle pressing, fermentation in steel at 14°C, three months of ageing, fruit and freshness.

For over 190 years, the Tasca d'Almerita family has been running the Regaleali estate – deep in the heart of Sicily, on the hills between Palermo and Caltanissetta, where the island shows its true character: tart, warm, incorruptible. This white wine has been the flagship of the house for over 60 vintages – and it is something like the most honest business card that Sicily can issue. Inzolia, Catarratto, Grecanico – three indigenous grape varieties of the island, rounded off with a touch of Chardonnay – grow at the higher altitudes of the estate, where cooler nights sharpen the flavour and preserve the natural acidity. Matured in stainless steel, cool and precise, without wood, without distraction.

I Vini del Mare Belvento – this name stands for the still young project of the Moretti family and explains which wines are produced here in the Maremma near the coast: The wines of the Sea of Fair Winds. "According to legend, this is the sea into which Aphrodite scattered the pearls of her necklace and from which Tuscany was born. The beauty of the region makes us believe this legend! But scientifically speaking, the Belvento, the beautiful wind, is an important factor in the development of grape quality, as it is precisely this wind that ensures good ventilation of the vineyard, the cooling breeze that keeps the freshness in the grapes and makes these wines so pleasantly invigorating." Flavours and aromas are always created here from the interplay of land and sea. This is why the labels of Belvento wines depict the animal species that live on the coast, in the waters and in the nearby nature reserve.

Pale yellow with a greenish tinge – even in the glass, Olli evokes a Sicilian summer breeze. This single-varietal Grillo comes from organic vineyards near Noto, where the vines are rooted in limestone-rich soil and cooled by the sea breeze. Citrus, white peach, a hint of sage and a touch of salty sea air – the bouquet is fresh and charming. On the palate, it is dry, lively and full of vibrant fruit, accompanied by delicate minerality and a pleasant finish. Ageing in stainless-steel tanks preserves its freshness and drinkability. An energetic wine with vigour and expressiveness right through to the finish, this crisp and balanced white made from the trendy Sicilian Grillo variety offers excellent value. SUPERIORE.DE

Straw-yellow with greenish highlights. The nose is dominated by notes of white fruit, apples and pineapple, which are well balanced by citrus notes of orange blossom and jasmine. On the palate, it is fragrant and delicious, with a soft attack and balanced freshness, and a hint of nutmeg in the finish. An extremely straightforward Chardonnay, just the way we like it, with a crisp style, a subtle saltiness and a fruity finish. SUPERIORE.DE

This Chianti, made from Sangiovese with a small proportion of Merlot, is ruby red with violet hues. It is grown on the gentle hills of Montespertoli in the heart of Tenuta Castiglioni, whose winemaking tradition dates back to the 14th century. After fermentation, the wine matures for six months in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, before a period of bottle ageing rounds out the flavours and brings the wine to its final balance.

From vineyards at an altitude of 250 metres in the midst of the majestic Dolomite landscape comes this charming Rosato, which embodies the carefree lightness of the South Tyrolean summer. The composition of carefully selected regional red grape varieties – mainly Lagrein – thrives in the warm, well-ventilated vineyards around Bolzano, where the mild climate and mineral-rich soils create ideal conditions for fresh, elegant rosé wines.