Wine Spectator

Some of the Alanera grapes are air-dried before fermentation using the appassimento method to promote the concentration of flavours. Dark ruby red in colour. On the nose, the aroma of dried and fresh cherries, with a hint of coffee and sweet tobacco. The palate is berry-fresh with a lovely acid wire and fine tannins. A full, round wine for many occasions. SUPERIORE.DE

A smoky blend of raspberry jam, sage and freshly ground pepper flows from the glass. Silky in texture on the palate and extremely flavoursome with the pepper notes from the bouquet, which mingle with salty minerals and lively acidity. Hardly any tannin. The finish is long and fruity with a hint of liquorice. A delicious accompaniment to food. SUPERIORE.DE

Carmelo Morgante's spicy and dark Nero d'Avola opens with a burst of blood orange, crushed blackberries, balsamic herbs and violet blossom. It is silky smooth yet cool in flavour. Crisp wild berries and tangy citrus fruits form the contrast. A youthful tension unfolds on the palate, while tart cherries and cranberries mingle with sweet tannins. It reveals much more depth, concentration and balance than you would expect for this price. SUPERIORE.DE

The country dance (controdanza) is a typical dance in which man and woman face each other and unite in graceful movements - depending on their gender, the dancers interpret the music in their own way. This wine is exactly the same: Nero d'Aola and Merlot - opposites attract and, with the right sensitivity, can harmonise and contrast wonderfully.

This traditional cuvée is already inspiring in its youth. Made from outstanding grapes, you can taste the ripe fruit and richness of the three classic vineyards. Deep ruby-garnet colour with violet reflections. Full-bodied bouquet of dusty violets and roses, which fades into spiced confectionery and crushed cherries. The palate reveals fresh cherries, mixed herbs and undergrowth - all well balanced - giving the wine a lightness and at the same time a complexity that keeps you coming back for more. SUPERIORE.DE

Balanced Chianti Colli Senesi with plenty of sweet cherry and plum flavours balanced by spice and tobacco notes. The assertive tannins and good acidity and subtle salinity make the Berardenga a complex and very flavoursome version of the Senesi. SUPERIORE.DE

Fresh ruby red colour with violet reflections. Refined aroma of rose petals, roasted herbs, elderberry and small red berries. Fleshy, drinky flavour of stewed fruit, very fresh and supple tannins. Long finish with great Italian personality. SUPERIORE.DE

Old school and captivating at the same time: purple red with light red reflections. Intensely fruity nose of small red berries, cherry and a hint of cedar wood and spices. It is already very accessible at a young age, its rich spectrum of flavours and the fine-meshed tannin structure ensure great drinkability and a lasting, very energetic impression. SUPERIORE.DE

The name TRE stands for its three grape varieties Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon as well as for its three Tuscan vineyards Maremma, Castellina and Radda in Chianti. TRE is a wine full of character that offers great drinking pleasure from an early age. Bright, medium ruby red colour. Fruity bouquet with spicy nuances, blackberry and sour cherries. The flavour is dense, powerful and soft at the same time. Wonderfully aromatic wine with the finest tannins and an elegant finish. Almost unbeatable value! SUPERIORE.DE

This fabulous cuvée of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet comes from Querciabella's Maremma vineyard. A charming bouquet with notes of tobacco and leather, which then give way to ripe fruit. The harmonious flavour is delicately fruity, intense and fresh. SUPERIORE.DE

Medium ruby red colour. Sweet and spicy aromas of raspberry, milk chocolate, red cherry, orange zest and violets. Complex and juicy, with very soft tannins, high but harmonious acidity and beautiful generosity and elegance to the red cherry, savoury and floral aromas. A deep, rich and yet very clear wine with supple tannins that are wonderfully harmonious after a short aeration. SUPERIORE.DE

AltareDolcetto d'Alba is very pretty every year and full of varietal blue and violet fruits, almonds, liquorice and lavender nuances. Brilliant ruby red in colour, juicy, fresh and accessible on the palate - the purity of the aromas is outstanding and the floral notes give it a beautiful verve. An expressive Dolcetto with plenty of spice, class and glamour. SUPERIORE.DE

At Conterno Fantino, the Dolcetto grape is always processed with great sensitivity. Deep ruby violet colour. Aromas of crème de cassis, smoke, lavender and cloves. Firm on the palate, the typical Dolcetto acidity and a delicately bitter vein accompany this incredibly powerful Dolcetto through to the fresh, fruity and delicate final. SUPERIORE.DE

Cogno's classic Dolcetto Vigna del Mandorlo is a very typical interpretation of the grape variety and fascinates with a complex bouquet. The juicy and lively flavour is carried by fine tannins and shows a wonderful bitter almond note in the precise finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Taurasini Donna Chiara is a sunny, juicy Aglianico with a beautiful variety of flavours of dark berries and cut flowers. The compact flavour is harmoniously round with a wonderful spiciness and well-integrated tannins. SUPERIORE.DE

Very fine, finesse-rich Chianti Classico in organic quality with intense aromas of berries, red fruits and violets. Refined flavour, harmonious and spicy, the light tannins are velvety soft. This wine is pure drinking pleasure! SUPERIORE.DE

Lagrein Rubeno is impenetrably dark and purple in the glass and exudes an earthy blend of blackcurrants, brown spices and tobacco. The palate is juicy and supple, with purple-coloured red berries and minerals gathering towards the finish. It finishes with admirable length and light tannins that linger on a lively note of salted liquorice. SUPERIORE.DE

Mediterra with its inviting aromas of paprika, redcurrant, elderberry, sage and black pepper is round and harmonious on the palate with beautiful fruit and spice. With its well-proportioned tannins and well-balanced acidity, Mediterra is a perfect accompaniment to food. SUPERIORE.DE

The grapes for this delightful red cuvée of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère come exclusively from the estate's own vineyards. Terre offers present notes of black cherry, spices and blackberry. It is a moody, lively and very fruit-accentuated red that will give a lot of pleasure over the next few years! SUPERIORE.DE

Light ruby red colour. Bric del Salto interprets the famous Piedmontese grape variety in a direct and classic way. A fruity bouquet is combined with the spiciness typical of Neive. The palate is again clear, with precise fruit, the right dose of fine tannins - and an inspiring freshness. SUPERIORE.DE

The owner of Selvapiana, Francesco Giuntini, and the owner of the Petrognano winery, Cecilia Galeotti Ottieri, have enjoyed a long friendship. Their small winery on the border between Tuscany and Emilia Romagna is located in the centre of the Pomino DOC, which was first mentioned in a document in 1716 and is one of the first four protected appellations in Tuscany (alongside Rufina Classico, Carmignano and Valdarno Superiore). For some years now, the two have been linked by the "Villa Petrognano" project, under which one of the region's most authentic and best Pomino Rosso wines is produced under the aegis of Selvapiana.