Abruzzo

Fresh, uncomplicated and surprisingly full of character - the Costalupo Bianco is a successful introduction to the white world of Abruzzo. Made from Trebbiano, Passerina and Pecorino, it has a fine, yellow-fruity flavour with citrus, apple peel and white flowers. Lively, straightforward and pleasantly dry on the palate, with a good flow and clear structure. Ideal with light dishes or simply as an animating terrace wine with regional character. A successful everyday wine, honest and straightforward. SUPERIORE.DE

Campirosa Cerasuolo only gradually unfolds its fresh strawberry and cherry flavours, which are adorned with sweet flowers. The palate is silky-soft and very convincing with its ripe red fruits and juicy acidity. A hint of liquorice, exotic spices and nuanced tannins emerge on the finish and seem to linger for almost a minute. Campirosa is already a charming favourite when young, but can also mature for another year in the cellar. SUPERIORE.DE

Illuminati's Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riparosso has a sweet scent of violets and lavender, followed by crushed blackberries and chalk dust. It washes over the palate with soft textures and ripe wild berries, contrasted towards the end by sour citrus fruits. It finishes perfumed and with admirable length, leaving a layer of dusty tannins that tug at the cheeks. Very Italian – very well made. SUPERIORE.DE

Deep ruby red with a cool violet rim - visual clarity that already hints at a certain concentration. Ripe dark fruits such as sour cherries and blackberries on the nose, gently accompanied by a hint of spicy pepper and Mediterranean herbs. Juicy on the palate, with ripe fruit, round tannins and a pleasant freshness. The ageing in stainless steel tanks preserves the precision and purity typical of the variety. An uncomplicated, typical regional red wine with a lovely flow and rustic, authentic character - perfect with grilled vegetables and pasta dishes. SUPERIORE.DE

Even the eye recognises freshness and character: bright cherry pink with a brick-red shimmer. Aromas of fresh sour cherry, redcurrant, rosehip and a hint of white flowers. Lively on the palate, with clear acidity, ripe fruit and fine flavour. The ageing in stainless steel tanks preserves freshness and varietal typicity, while the drinking flow remains animating. A positively uncomplicated, regionally rooted rosé with expression that goes well with antipasti, seafood or summer evenings - light, pure and yet very charming. SUPERIORE.DE

Pecorino from Abruzzo – fresh, juicy, with a clear profile. Citrus, yellow apple, white flowers, a hint of Mediterranean herbs and stone fruit on the nose. Lively on the palate, with taut acidity, fine salinity, good tension and a dry, slightly tart finish. The ageing in stainless steel emphasises freshness and varietal typicity. A versatile, straightforward white wine for many occasions – goes well with fish, vegetables, pasta or on its own. Honest, typical, uncomplicated and with its own character. SUPERIORE.DE

This white grape variety still unjustly leads a shadowy existence, yet it has so much fun and seriousness to offer: a fine, fresh bouquet of peach, quince and almond. Firmly built on the palate, with multi-layered primary fruit and beautifully integrated, lively acidity. A wonderfully sensitive accompaniment to light summer dishes, also ideal with bread and olives under an awning in the unexpected summer rain. SUPERIORE.DE

Appealing Trebbiano in its purest form - from organic cultivation in the hills near Spoltore. Pale straw yellow with silver reflections. Crisp apple, lemon, white peach and a hint of almond blossom on the nose. Lively, clear and straightforward on the palate, with fine acidity, cool fruit expression and a delicate mineral finish. A refreshing, straightforward white wine with a regional profile - purist, precisely vinified and ideal for light meals and after work. SUPERIORE.DE

Passerina, a traditional, indigenous grape variety from central Italy, expresses its fresh, lively side here. Pale straw yellow in the glass with a greenish tinge. Citrus fruits, white flowers, yellow pear and a hint of wild herbs on the nose. Animating on the palate, with clear acidity, fine flavour and a delicate mineral finish. The ageing in stainless steel emphasises freshness and varietal typicity. An uncomplicated, but not random white wine - easy to drink and typical of Abruzzo. SUPERIORE.DE

Pale straw yellow in the glass with silver reflections - a clear, fresh start. Light citrus fruit, green apple, white flowers and a hint of fresh almonds on the nose. Light-footed and straightforward on the palate, with lively acidity, fine fruit flavours and a hint of minerality on the finish. The ageing in stainless steel preserves the typical varietal freshness and directness. An uncomplicated, pleasantly dry Trebbiano with a regional profile - ideal for light meals, summer evenings or just to enjoy ... SUPERIORE.DE

Pale yellow in colour with a silvery sheen in the glass - a fresh start. Subtle notes of grapefruit, green apricot and white flowers on the nose, accompanied by a hint of herbal hay. Lively and straightforward on the palate with bright fruit, lively acidity and a delicate salinity on the finish. The ageing in stainless steel emphasises the clear, uncomplicated style of this typical Abruzzese white wine. A charming accompaniment to starters and light cuisine - fresh, light-footed, regional. SUPERIORE.DE

Delicate straw yellow with a greenish tinge - a Pinot Grigio that already signals freshness and cheerful buoyancy in the glass. Subtle aromas of Williams pear, green apple, white melon and a hint of lime blossom. Straightforward and animating on the palate with fine fruit sweetness, lively acidity and a dry, clear finish. Maturation in stainless steel tanks preserves the purity of the variety and its light-hearted character. An uncomplicated but stylish white wine with a Mediterranean soul - for us it is always one of the most harmonious summer wines of the year. SUPERIORE.DE

Pale straw yellow in the glass with a greenish tinge. Yellow pear, ripe lemon, a hint of camomile and fine herbal spice on the nose - typical of the autochthonous Pecorino. On the palate, it has substance and a beautiful arc of tension: lively acidity, salty minerality and a delicate creamy texture on the finish. The ageing in stainless steel preserves precision and the expression of origin. A wine with a regional profile that demonstrates great individuality and charm despite its undisputed suitability for everyday drinking. SUPERIORE.DE

La Valentina's reliable classic with substance: single-varietal Montepulciano from organically farmed vineyards near Pescara. Rich ruby red colour with a purple hue in the glass. Ripe cherries, blackberries, a hint of violets and subtle spicy hints of pepper and herbs on the nose. Soft on the palate, with juicy fruit, balanced structure and a pleasant freshness on the finish. A typical representative of its origin - uncomplicated, powerful and remarkably balanced. SUPERIORE.DE

This characterful Pecorino comes from the gentle hills of the Colline Pescaresi, where cooler air currents from the Apennines mix with maritime freshness. Pale straw yellow in colour with greenish reflections. Delicately scented with lime, white peach, yellow melon and wild fennel. Fresh and juicy on the palate, with lively acidity, fine fruit and a hint of salty minerality. An elegant white wine with terroir expression - crystal clear, animating and authentically Abruzzese. SUPERIORE.DE

This Montepulciano from the hills of Abruzzo has a classic style and is aged in large oak barrels. Deep ruby red in 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

In the glass, this Trebbiano has a light straw yellow colour with slightly greenish reflections – a visual preview of freshness and clarity. The fragrance opens with green apples, citrus notes and white flowers, accompanied by a subtle hint of mineral freshness. Finely structured and balanced on the palate: lively acidity, delicate fruit, clear expression and a dry, slightly salty finish. The ageing in stainless steel preserves precision and varietal typicity. An uncomplicated, animating wine with a Mediterranean character – perfect with light dishes or seafood. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright cherry pink with a silvery rim – this Cerasuolo is fresh, lively and has a clearly recognisable structure. It has a red fruit flavour: Sour cherry, raspberry and a hint of rose blossom. On the palate, it has lively acidity, delicate fruit and a pleasant salty minerality. The ageing in stainless steel preserves the freshness and purity of the Montepulciano grape. An uncomplicated rosé full of character, ideal with antipasti, seafood or warm summer evenings – light, regional and reliably charming. SUPERIORE.DE

The Riserva version of the famous "Tralcetto" is a modern expression of Montepulciano from Abruzzo - more powerful, denser, but always clear in its style. The 2021 vintage was selectively harvested by hand and aged for 9 months in large wooden barrels after traditional mash fermentation, which gives the wine structure and depth without masking the fruit.

Dense ruby red in the glass with a violet rim - powerful and youthfully lively at the same time. Dark cherry, blackberry and plum on the nose, accompanied by a hint of liquorice, violets and some tobacco. On the palate with juicy fruit, ripe tannin structure and fine spice, plus a well-integrated freshness that makes the wine surprisingly accessible and endearing. The ageing partly in stainless steel and partly in wood lends depth without masking the fruit. An authentic Montepulciano with substance, drinking flow and clear regional expression - and clearly more than just an entry-level wine for every day. SUPERIORE.DE

In the heart of Abruzzo, where snow-capped mountains and the Adriatic Sea are just thirty kilometres apart, lies the cornerstone of a small revolution: San Martino sulla Marrucina, the village where Gianni Masciarelli realised his dream of creating world-class wines from the indigenous vines of his homeland in 1981. Today, the "Gianni Masciarelli" named after him epitomises the vision that the charismatic pioneer developed after a formative summer in Champagne – abruzzo wines that set international standards. The hand-picked Montepulciano grapes for this DOC classic come from the historic "Cocciapazza" vineyard in Loreto Aprutino, 250 metres above sea level on clay-limestone soils. Marina Cvetic, Gianni's life and wine partner, continued the Gianni line as a tribute to the visionary founder, who was the first to bring the Guyot system and French barriques to Abruzzo.

The grapes for this beautiful cuvée made primarily from Trebbiano and Pecorino come from older vineyards. Maturation in stainless steel on the fine lees provides structure and texture. Pale straw yellow in colour with a delicate green hue. The bouquet reveals notes of ripe pear, citrus, white peach and slight hints of hay and herbs. On the palate, it surprises with its fine density, nervy acidity and lively fruit flavours, which glide into a mineral, slightly salty finish. The balance between creaminess and freshness gives this white wine a pleasant tension. A Bianco with a regional profile, elegant expressiveness and clear origin: accessible and at the same time multi-dimensional, a stylish example of Masciarelli's high level. SUPERIORE.DE

A classic representative with high standards: San Clemente comes from selected plots around Bolognano, whose chalky soils give the wine a precise structure and fine salinity. Maturation in stainless steel tanks emphasises the purity of the variety. Straw yellow in the glass with a greenish tinge. The aroma is elegant and typical: white flowers, ripe apple, yellow citrus fruit, a hint of peach and a delicate almond undertone. Dry, fresh and balanced on the palate, with lively acidity and subtle minerality. A fine hint of bitter almond lingers on the finish. A confident, extremely serious Trebbiano d'Abruzzo that brings its origin and class to the glass with composure. SUPERIORE.DE