Wine

In 1984, Count Giuseppe Tasca d'Almerita wanted to celebrate the golden wedding anniversary with his wife Franca by creating a wine that told the family story and at the same time the story of the Tenuta. The uniqueness of the grape composition shows his romantic spirit: Inzolia and Sauvignon of the Tasca selection, the selection of a vineyard in Regaleali that dates back to the end of the First World War. The use of selected yeasts from the estate's own vineyards links this wine even more inextricably to the terroir from which it comes. Fresh in its youth, the wine is unexpectedly age-worthy, balancing its tertiary aromas with the intensity of the fruit.

Rich straw yellow with a haunting floral bouquet, plus notes of peach, exotic fruits and saffron. Then the harmonious taste, whose delightful substance is carried by a perfect acidity with a fine saline vein. SUPERIORE.DE

A small marvel, perfectly harmonised with multi-layered aromas of tropical fruits, apples and honey. A highly interesting white natural wine that is far more than just a casual pleasure, as it offers an extremely full, well-structured flavour. Fermented with the skins using the red wine method. Strong yellow colour with golden reflections. Intense aroma of dried herbs, incense, candied lemon peel and a hint of bitter orange. Fresh citrus notes on the palate, an exciting acidity and a powerful structure lead into a very long finish, crowned by a hint of bitter almonds. Very complex and a wonderful accompaniment to food - be sure to aerate! SUPERIORE.DE

The quality of Italian white wines has risen sharply in the last 20 years, and this also applies to Verdicchio. There are still quite a few bad old-fashioned wines, but the good ones can be a revelation. The region around Matelica in particular has made Verdicchio famous, as the best representatives of its type come from here - and mostly from the higher vineyards: complex, mineral, fresh and long-lasting.

Vigneto Fogliano is produced only in the best years from a careful selection of Verdicchio grapes from the best vineyard of the Biscis. On the nose, it presents green fruit with beautiful notes of honeydew melon and summer jasmine. Its deep, multi-layered flavours of apples, pears, fresh citrus fruits and a hint of menthol caress the palate creamily, before a salty minerality and fresh acidity take over and help the wine achieve a perfection that is second to none. Fogliano spends 18 months on the lees in a cement tank before being bottled in numbered bottles. In a nutshell, it is a great white wine! SUPERIORE.DE

"La Stipula" - "The Conclusion of the Contract". Gerardo Giuratrabocchetti's wines recall his father's notarial world with their names.

White vinified vintage spumante from the Aglianico grape - a real rarity! The elegant Metodo Classico Millesimato pas dosé exudes delicate aromas of fresh spring flowers, gorgeous almond blossom, pink grapefruit and ripe lemon. On the palate, you get a sense of the tannic structure and power of the Aglianico grape, the perlage is firm and superbly defined, the flavour broad, delicate and bone dry. SUPERIORE.DE

Binot Bianco Praesulis is unobtrusive but remarkably pretty. Bright silver with straw yellow colour. Peach, fine nuances of red berries and sweet sage on the nose. On the palate, juicy, racy, savoury, with a great draw and precise finish, plus a mix of candied lime and salty minerals that cut through its silky textures. Finishes remarkably refreshing and lively, with great tension and lingering notes of citrus spice. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2022 Weissburgunder Praesulis lifts from the glass with an airy bouquet that blends sweet florals with chamomile, green melon and hints of confectionary spice. This is soothingly round, contrasted by zesty acidity and mineral-tinged orchard fruits that add a more crunchy sensation toward the close. It finishes long and staining yet remarkably fresh with a salty flourish offset by hints of candied citrus. Already showing beautifully, this has the balance with a long and steady evolution." Vinous

Exceptional Trockenbeerenauslese: Aromatic and sweet, Noans, a cuvée of Sauvignon, Riesling and Traminer, is redolent of yellow-fleshed fruits and offers an expansive, balsamic taste experience. SUPERIORE.DE

La Grola is the eponymous, historic vineyard where Corvina, the indigenous grape of Valpolicella, is believed to have originated. The replanting of the vineyard by Giovanni Allegrini triggered an agronomic revolution and laid the foundations for the success of this wine-growing region, which today stands for convincing, great red wines from north-east Italy.

Dense, dark ruby red in colour, very rich and powerful on the nose with notes of wild and overripe berries. The rich fullness of coffee to black cherries is underlined by present, pleasant tannins. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich ruby colour with a dark core and fine garnet-red rim. Multi-layered bouquet of dark chocolate, cassis, underpinned by fine spice. Velvety texture on the palate, harmonious and round, concentrated fruit and pronounced length." Falstaff

"The 2020 La Grola shows ripe fruit, some herbal notes in the background, liquorice, tar and gentle spices. This simple red wine has a slightly wild side with fresh acidity and a whistling, clean finish. La Grola paints a more concentrated picture of Corvina, a grape usually used in traditional Amarone blends." Wine Advocate

"The 2020 La Grola is dark, brooding and complex, tempting the imagination with notes of spiced blood orange, cloves, dark chocolate and dried black cherries. It’s soft textured and more lifted than expected, with brisk acidity and a wave of tart wild berry fruit that slowly saturates. It tapers off with tension, puckering the cheeks with a primary concentration of fine-grained tannins that lingers on. The 2020 is an intense La Grola that will require patience." Vinous

"An elegant red wine with fine tannins that blend seamlessly with the ripe flavours of black and red cherries. Accents of smoked tobacco, rosehip, cocoa powder and aniseed run through the fruit profile, and a subtle, mineral hint of fresh earth and iron lingers on the finish." Wine Spectator

"La Grola has been an integral part of the Allegrini family since 1989. This blend of 90% Corvina and 10% Oseleta opens with aromas of black plums, preserved black cherries, cloves, cinnamon, black pepper and violets. As the wine progresses, notes of cedar, cigar box and tobacco develop. On the palate, rich, black-coloured fruit dances with taut, well-structured tannins, while savoury and earthy notes add to the fascination." Wine Enthusiast

"A single vineyard whose fruit comes from a historically important site that is quite steep and calcareous and slopes down towards the Adige. No dried grapes. The tannins of the Oseleta are hard, firm and powerful on the attack. However, the mid-palate is round and energetic, softening any impression of stiffness as it expands aniseed, mint, leather varnish and dark, saturated berry fruit. This is a very good wine made for the cellar." James Suckling

"Podere La Grola, Sant'Ambrogio in Valpolicella, Corvina with a small proportion of Oseleta, which undergoes malolactic fermentation and matures in barriques. Liquorice, blackberry jam and lime on the nose, salty-sweet on the palate, with a fruity finish and slightly iodised final." Luca Gardini

A fascinating drop made from 100% Roscetto, with half of the grapes air-dried. The dense and intense bouquet is filled with the scent of pear and melon, underpinned with heavier tones of honey and apricot. On the palate, multi-layered with inspiring fruit dynamics, enveloping and powerful with a delicious sweetness and length. Total production: 2,000 bottles. SUPERIORE.DE

In this wine from Pietracupa, the aromatic grace of Fiano di Avellino is perfectly combined with the mineral power of the Montefredane soils. Citrus notes on the nose, a variety of fruit flavours on the palate, rocky minerality, complexity and an excellent structure beguile the senses. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow. Very fruity nose, of ripe mango and ripe peach, radiant and inviting, a hint of fresh honey. Hearty and flattering on the palate, balanced fruit-acid play, delicate pressure on the final." Falstaff

"Honeysuckle, jasmine, lemons, white pears and almonds on the nose. Medium-bodied, with crisp acidity and a creamy, dry palate with chalky notes at the end." James Suckling

Light gold, lots of mineral notes in the nose and fine pear, peach, apple. Lively, fresh and delicate on the palate, racy acid structure, unfolds splendidly, fresh and delicate. This rare drop is one of the best representatives of its grape variety every year. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, light straw yellow. In the nose of fresh honey, green pears, meadow herbs, in the reverberation slightly of peppermint. On the palate racy and powerful, also shows fine phenolic, elegant, seems very pure, with nice length." Falstaff

"This has a pretty nose of white peaches, grapefruits, wild herbs, stones and white flowers. Medium-bodied with crisp acidity and minerally at the end." James Suckling

Pietradolce Rosso is reminiscent of an elegant red from Burgundy. Sparkling, intense garnet red colour. Light, aromatic tones of cherry, raspberry, slate, cigar tobacco and cedar wood, medium-bodied and very energetic on the palate, flavoursome fruit, salty, balanced and long. Be sure to aerate! SUPERIORE.DE

"A well-balanced red, lightly chewy and fresh, offering a juicy range of ripe black cherry and mineral elements, with hints of red licorice, dried flowers and milled white pepper." Wine Spectator

"The ferrous and mineral notes of earth, brick and iron on the nose are accompanied by a fruity note of cherries and strawberries that continues on the palate, with some additional spicy notes of black peppercorns and red chilli flakes. An earthy note accompanies the whole wine and is balanced by a lively acidity." Wine Enthusiast

"Seductive from the first sip, the 2021 Etna Rosso opens slowly to reveal dried strawberries, lavender, incense and spice. It is luxuriously round and soothing, with ripe red and blue fruits that flow easily across the palate. The 2021 finishes long and powerful, but is only lightly structured. Sincere citrus and liquorice notes slowly fade. It is a nice introduction to Etna and the style of the Pietradolce house." Vinous

"Light, bright ruby red with slightly brightening edges. Flint, redcurrants, black tea and a slight hint of blood orange on the nose. Very fresh and juicy on the palate, with a clear structure, well-integrated tannins and pressure on the palate." Falstaff

Strong ruby red. Clearly defined bouquet with beautiful herbal spice. In the glass, a deep dark fruit and a very round body, fine acidity and polished tannins. A classic representative of the noble Bolgheri appellation with an exceptionally harmonious overall impression. Be sure to aerate. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Passi di Orma is the entry-level wine at Orma from Bolgheri. The 21 has a dull, light-toned aroma of chocolatey fruit and berry accents with incense, rosemary and bay leaves. Sweet, fleshy, round and somewhat hearty it then appears in the mouth. Broad, full-bodied, with a rich mid-palate but little finesse or character, lingering somewhat reductive and framed by good wood." Weinwisser

"Rich ruby red with a slightly brightening rim. Spicy on the nose of black pepper and fruity of rich sour cherry, then slightly leathery with a touch of chocolate and coffee grounds. Lots of ripe cherry on the palate, well balanced, with fine-grained tannin and a long final." Falstaff

Pietrabianca offers a contrast between richness and freshness and seduces with a blend of white flowers, almond paste, wet stone and crushed red pears. Silky and supple, it caresses the palate with an elegant wave of ripe peach and nectarine. Lingers long, leaving a mineral and acidic tension as notes of candied lime fade. Not only is it stunning today, but it has a bright future. SUPERIORE.DE

"Light on its feet and refreshing, offering an appealing range of nectarine and crunchy pear notes, with accents of white blossoms, grated ginger and pink grapefruit zest." Wine Spectator

"The grapes come from the highest vineyard on our estate, in Monforte d'Alba, at an altitude of about 530 metres above sea level. Here, the climatic conditions ensure the freshness and acidity that make Riesling one of the most famous grape varieties in the world and one of our great passions." Franco Massolino

Bright in the glass, a fresh, lush nose of citrus, beeswax, sage, petrol and rock. Vertical on the palate, very tasty, with a characteristic acidity, when young the fruit predominates, with increasing maturity an impressive complexity follows. Only about 6,000 bottles were produced. SUPERIORE.DE

At Podere le Ripi, the grapes for the Rosso di Montalcino are given more time in the cellar than elsewhere, making the wine more similar to a Brunello than a Rosso. Deep ruby red in colour with orange reflections. A captivating symphony of aromas on the nose, ranging from cherry, strawberry and violet to fresh balsamic herbs. On the palate, an impressive, broad structure, beautifully interwoven primary and secondary flavours, a fine minerality and a remarkably long finish. The longer ageing period really pays off! SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2020 Rosso di Montalcino Sogni e Follia is wild and exotic, with a seductive blend of rose petals, cinnamon sticks and mentholated cherries forming its bouquet. This balances silky textures with vividly ripe wild berry fruits, zesty orange and juicy acidity in a way that I find wildly attractive. The 2020 leaves a coating of gently grippy tannins yet keeps the energy high, finishing with medium length as violet inner florals slowly fade." Vinous

Intense straw yellow with a light rim. Fine nose of flowers and white melon. Macrina, fragrant and balanced with its mineral-salty flavour and notes of flint, is irresistibly fresh, long and juicy. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow with green reflections. Intense aroma of meadow flowers and white stone fruit on the nose. Balanced acidity on the palate, mineral and with fine citrus notes, salty finish." Falstaff

"This white wine is loaded with mixed citrus aromas: mandarin orange, lemon, tangerine and orange flower water. Sometimes heady, the wine meanders between the intense citrus notes and more savory and floral aromas giving more depth and character to the wine. The rounded palate has citrus flavors at its core with notes of honey, almond and sea salt all intertwined, finishing with a crushed stone minerality." Wine Enthusiast

Classic Nebbiolo from the now not-so-young vines of the Starderi cru vineyard, among others, which rivals many a Barbaresco: Bright, intense ruby colour with garnet rim, elegant bouquet with lots of fresh, clear berry fruit, pronounced acidity on the palate at the beginning, which then gives way to beautiful fruit and well-proportioned tannins. SUPERIORE.DE

Elegance, freshness and drinkability - these are the words that immediately came to mind when tasting this extremely precise Barbera. Bright light red in colour with orange reflections. Clear bouquet of cherries, blackberries and spices. This freshness and clarity return on the palate, with fine tannins accompanying the fruity, juicy flavour and a slightly nutty finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Olivini's Metodo Classico made from 100% Trebbiano is in a class of its own. A multi-layered and rich bouquet, exotic and complex on the palate, with fine flavours of dried apple and peach. The velvety perlage and delicate acid wire elegance and finesse. Complex and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense, radiant light gold colour with persistent perlage. Smells delicately of yellow peach, fresh honey, yellow flowers and a little cold smoke on the nose. Very fresh and crisp on the palate, with a delicate and light-footed perlage, juicy, delicately bitter, animating final." Falstaff

Cerbaia's Rosso di Montalcino 2022 offers a strong signature of bright cherry and cassis. Straightforward, but with interesting facets of dark flowers, undergrowth, leather and herbs. You can feel the fine-grained tannins, a nice cooling acidity and mineral notes that bring out savoury spice notes and liquorice as the wine progresses. A beautiful wine. SUPERIORE.DE

Seduction in pale, delicate pink with fine, very persistent pearls. The fruity flavours are long-lasting and broad. A very graceful, fresh, fruity and dry sparkling wine from Lake Garda. SUPERIORE.DE

Vajras Pinot Nero is a selection of the best grapes and a wine of great personality. Fresh and floral fragrance, complex, deep fruit with a fluid flavour development and bold minerality. Silky, long and very expressive. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Pinot Nero Langhe 2021 immediately stands out for its bright colour saturation. There are violets and red fruits, but now that a few months have passed since my tasting, I expect the bouquet to come out even more." Wine Advocate

"With its bright acidity, tannins and somewhat austere finish, the Pinot Nero 2021 is more like a wine from Piedmont than a true Pinot. It is a fascinating wine." Vinous

Le Difese is the freshest and most accessible of the three wines from San Guido. For us, it is one of Tuscany's finest price-quality wonders. Magnificent, sweetly perfumed fruit aromas in the opulent bouquet, equally generous and broad in the long-lasting flavour of dark cherries, wild strawberries and tangy rosehips. Le Difese shows the estate's great class in a more playful way. SUPERIORE.DE

"This red delivers cherry, berry and rose flavors shaded by earth and a touch of minerality. Tips to the tannic side on the finish, with fine length." Wine Spectator

"Le Difese 2021 is predominantly Sangiovese (55%), departing from the traditional 70/30 split in favour of Cabernet Sauvignon. The third generation of Tenuta San Guido, Priscilla Incisa della Rocchetta, explained that this decision was made to enhance the "local Tuscan" character of the wine and improve its drinkability at an early stage as a "first step into the world of Tenuta San Guido". While the Cabernet is grown on the estate, the Sangiovese is, as always, sourced from long-standing partners in Chianti Rufina. Bright, incredibly vibrant red, black and blue fruits are accompanied by subtle, fine-grained tannins with notes of wood and chocolate. It is simultaneously juicy, tangy and crisp, with good ripeness and great acidity." Decanter

"The 2021 Le Difese smells of crushed red berries, rose petals, lavender, spices and sweet pipe tobacco. The 2021 is medium-bodied, but beautifully complex and impeccably balanced. Even at this early stage, it is a real pleasure. In many vintages, Le Difese is a fruity, forward wine, but the 2021 has a classic flavour that is very appealing. It is one of my favourite vintages of recent years. As has been the case for some time, Le Difese is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon from the estate and Sangiovese purchased from various estates in Chianti Classico, with the energy of the Sangiovese coming through very strongly in this vintage." Vinous

"Dark, sparkling ruby red colour. Opens up on the nose to ripe sour cherry and blueberries, followed by notes of sage and wood spice. Flattering on the palate, with pithy tannins and concentrated fruit, pleasant right through to the lingering final." Falstaff

Pithos Rosso was fermented spontaneously in the amphora and is a paragon of vibrancy, freshness and elegance. Dried cherries, some leather and spices on the nose. Young and fresh on the palate, lively and yet extremely fragile. A perfectly crafted, mineral and highly unusual red that epitomises gentle biodynamics 100%. Be sure to aerate sufficiently before drinking! SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2021 Pithos Rosso is very fresh and exotic, with spiced citrus and incense developing into dried strawberries and sweet smoke. It washes over the palate with pretty inner sweetness and crisp red and blue berry fruit, all driven by juicy acidity. A cascade of inner flowers and citrus tones echo as the 2021 finishes with gently grippy tannins and remnants of spiced blackberry still lingering. A fantastic Pithos Rosso." Vinous

"It's surely one of the island's finest Nero d'Avola wines: bright and wild, it combines scents of black pepper, cherry, raspberry, pomegranate and fresh herbs. Succulent and with lovely fruit sapidity, it's totally drying in the mouth, leaving a fresh earthy, mineral finish which works for rather than against it. Light on its feet, this is a deliciously refined red from COS." Decanter