Wine

Delicate salmon pink with copper reflections – a rosé that already exudes Mediterranean elegance in the glass. Made from Nero d'Avola (30-year-old vines) from the hills near Noto, where chalky soils and sea breezes give the wine freshness and profile. Redcurrant, sour cherry, a hint of hibiscus and fine spice on the nose. Juicy, light-footed on the palate with well-integrated acidity that combines freshness and drinking pleasure. A Sicilian rosé with style and lightness – ideal for warm evenings, sea dreams and the little escapes of everyday life. SUPERIORE.DE

Lacrima means "tear". The small, dark berries burst when touched, leaving red marks on your hands, as if they were crying. The grape variety has borne this name for centuries and is found almost exclusively in the province of Ancona – one of the most distinctive and aromatic indigenous varieties in the Marche region. Umani Ronchi cultivates Lacrima for the Fonte del Re at altitudes of 150 to 200 metres, on deep clay soils with south-east and south-west exposure. Hand-harvested in mid- to late September. A maximum of ten days' maceration in stainless steel at 24°C, deliberately kept short to preserve the fruit aromas. Four months' ageing in stainless steel, followed by a short period of bottle ageing. The wine is part of the "NATIVE" range, which Umani Ronchi has dedicated to the preservation and promotion of indigenous Adriatic grape varieties.

This Montepulciano from the hills of Abruzzo has a classic style and is aged in large oak barrels. Deep ruby red colour with a purple rim. Dark cherries, stewed plums, dried herbs, a hint of leather and fine spice on the nose. Round on the palate, with ripe fruit, polished tannins, well-integrated acidity and a harmonious, spicy finish. A wine full of character and at the same time accessible with a beautiful regional expression – down-to-earth, honest and wonderfully compatible. SUPERIORE.DE

Regaleali Nero d'Avola is a classic among Sicilian red wines – has symbolised the signature style of Tenuta Tasca d'Almerita since the 1950s. The grapes come from clay and limestone soils at medium altitude, the climate is continental with strong day-night differences that give the grape variety freshness and clarity. A bright ruby red colour with violet reflections in the glass. The aroma is open and typical of the variety: red cherry, plum, a hint of black pepper, violets and a hint of sweet liquorice. Juicy and medium-bodied on the palate, with a gentle texture, soft tannins and balanced acidity. The fruit remains in the foreground, supported by a subtle spiciness and a fine mineral finish. SUPERIORE.DE

A Vermentino with lightness and voice that epitomises the granite landscape of Gallura as well as the fresh sea breeze. The name Limizzani is reminiscent of ancient Mediterranean places of worship and lends the wine a mystical flavour – a northern Sardinian reminiscence that resonates in every sip. The grapes come from our own vineyards near Arzachena. Hills with sandy-granitic subsoil, close to the coast and aerated. The limestone-rich soils provide minerality, while the Atlantic wind adds freshness – the result is a refreshing base note with aromatic clarity. The style in the vineyard and cellar follows a purist path: Hand-picking, gentle pressing, static temperature fermentation in stainless steel and around six months on the fine lees, no wood notes, but maximum varietal purity.

The ruins of Pfeffersburg Castle tower above the village of Nals – a medieval structure that gave the wine its name. And the name is more apt than it sounds: ‘Pfeffer’ (pepper) describes the aromatic heart of the Edelvernatsch – —that delicate, peppery-fruity interplay which sets this native South Tyrolean variety apart from any other red wine grape in the region. The Pfeffersburger comes from St. Magdalena near Bolzano, one of South Tyrol’s most traditional Edelvernatsch vineyards. Steep slopes on porphyry-rich soil, at altitudes of 250 to 350 metres, hand-harvested. After fermentation in stainless steel, the wine matures for seven months in 80-hectolitre oak barrels – — large and neutral, used solely for texture.

The dense, well-articulated Rigoleto made predominantly from organically grown Sangiovese grapes is extremely drinkable. The bouquet beguiles with beautiful aromas of dried plums and dark cherries. Opens with a lively bouquet of wild strawberries, rhubarb, violets and crushed stones. Silky to the touch, Rigoleto has impressive weight yet wonderful energy as a wave of ripe red and blue fruit swirls under the scent of lavender and spice. SUPERIORE.DE

NM – two letters, two villages, one cuvée. Nals in the north, with its mineral-rich porphyry and limestone gravel soils at higher altitudes. Margreid in the south, with its broodinglimestone soils in the sub-Mediterranean climate of the lower Adige valley. What has set this winery apart since 1932 is precisely this dialogue between two different terroirs – and the NM is its most direct, inviting expression. 70% Chardonnay brings body and texture, whilst 30% Sauvignon Blanc contributes aromatic freshness and vibrancy. The Ora, the warm afternoon breeze from Lake Garda, ensures even ripening in both vineyards. Hand-harvested, clarified must, three weeks in stainless steel, five months on the fine lees. Screw cap – a deliberate commitment to freshness.

The steep slopes of St. Magdalena near Bolzano, between 300 and 350 metres above sea level, are home to this legendary South Tyrolean red wine speciality. The autochthonous Vernatsch grape thrives here in ideal climatic conditions on moraine debris soils facing south and south-east. The cuvée of 90% Vernatsch and 10% Lagrein is vinified by the renowned St. Michael-Eppan winery, which has been one of the leading co-operatives in South Tyrol since 1907. The grapes are hand-picked at the beginning of October and carefully selected. After fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation before being matured in steel tanks.

The eponymous hill of St. Magdalena in the north of Bolzano gives this authentic South Tyrolean classic its unmistakable character. The autochthonous Vernatsch and Lagrein grape varieties grow harmoniously side by side on the loose moraine debris soils of the historic vineyards of St. Magdalena, St. Justina and Leitach between 200-500 metres above sea level – a symbiosis that has epitomised the essence of South Tyrolean viticulture for centuries. The traditional cuvée benefits from the ideal climatic conditions of the protected slopes above Bolzano, where warm days and cool nights give the grapes their characteristic balance between fruitiness and elegance. The geological composition of the glacial debris soils ensures optimum drainage and gives the wine its typical mineral structure.

The vineyards are situated 15 metres above sea level, facing west, on soils composed of river sediment with a sandy texture. The coastal sunshine shines through in the radiant straw-yellow hues of this wine. The fresh bouquet offers notes of lemon and freshly cut green apples, along with hints of mint and sage; these Mediterranean impressions are also reflected on the palate. A delicious, lingering and highly versatile Vermentino from western Tuscany. SUPERIORE.DE

A red wine with a southern heart and depth: this Aglianico del Molise comes from organically cultivated vineyards at classic altitudes. It is aged for 18 months in large wooden barrels, which gives it structure and maturity without masking the fruit. Dense ruby colour with a violet core. Blackcurrant, blackberry, liquorice, some smoke and Mediterranean herbs on the nose. Powerful yet balanced on the palate, with well-integrated tannins, lively acidity and a mineral finish. A characterful, honestly vinified Aglianico that impressively expresses the originality of the Molise region and its excellent value in the bottle. SUPERIORE.DE

A new name – and a real one: Garofoli rechristened its classic with the 2023 vintage. Not out of a marketing whim, but out of conviction. Piancarda "Blu" – the blue stands for the Adriatic Sea, which can almost always be seen from Monte Conero. The vineyard is located within the Monte Conero Nature Reserve, on calcareous-clay soils that give Montepulciano the depth that makes this grape variety on the coast of central Italy so unmistakable. 100% Montepulciano. Maceration for 8 to 10 days, followed by 15 months in large wooden barrels and 6 months in the bottle.

The grapes for Maurizio Castelli's new, crisp and fresh white wines come from a vineyard on Monte Bottigli, a "forteto" known to the locals for its wild and impenetrable nature. They ripen with a view of the panorama of the Tuscan archipelago and ideally embody the maritime character of the Maremma. Bright yellow with a bouquet characterised by floral and yellow-fleshed fruit aromas. On the palate, it has a medium structure, complexity and persistence, and its freshness makes it extremely enjoyable in the glass. For us, Costa Ovest is the ideal summer wine! SUPERIORE.DE