La Valentina

Clear, straw-yellow colour, fresh bouquet with notes of citrus fruits and flowers. On the palate, it is just as lively and delicate. Acidity, structure and length in perfect balance, the perfect companion for a carefree afternoon with good friends. SUPERIORE.DE

Clear pink colour with strong reflections. Fresh cherry bouquet, characteristic and with floral notes. Dry and fruity on the palate, with aromas of sour cherries, raspberries and wild strawberries, plus the typical very light almond tone on the finish. A very harmonious rosé with a fresh and powerful structure that lingers beautifully and is a pleasure to drink. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, intense raspberry pink. In the nose of watermelon, cherry juice and a hint of blood oranges, light pomegranate in the aftertaste. On the palate clear and with delicate fruit melting, spreads freshly over the tongue, compact and slightly salty, fine length." Falstaff

"The 2020 Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo charms with a delicate display of wild strawberries, nuanced florals and hints of stone dust. It's a vibrant and juicy effort that fleshes out across the palate with mineral-tinged fruits and savory spice. A buzz of residual acids lingers, forcing the mouth to water, as this tapers off to hard red candies and inner rose tones. The 2020 La Valentina is a spirited Cerasuolo for poolside sipping." Vinous

The well-proportioned bouquet is spicy and fragrant of light flowers. The palate is medium-bodied, with lively acidity and good length with a slightly salty finish. Pecorino is a wonderful and always fresh companion to hearty vegetable dishes and white meat and seafood. SUPERIORE.DE

"As always here, there's a friendly balance of fruity (apple and citrus) and savory (dry mineral and lightly salted almond) elements, which drift down the road together on the medium palate in perfect harmony, supported by exact acidity and the lightest-of-light phenolic framework. Nothing agressive, just well structured and delicious." James Suckling

Deep ruby red colour with violet tinges. Clean, intense and persistent on the nose, with notes of red fruits, blackberries and sour cherries. Full and fruity on the palate, with notes of tobacco and liquorice on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense garnet with purple. In the nose of ripe forest fruits, undergrowth, strawberry jam, in the aftertaste of noble mushrooms. Opens up hearty and red-fruity on the palate with well integrated tannin, not too bulky, nicely balanced, drinkable, good food companion!" Falstaff

"Bright blackberries and blueberries are at the forefront on the nose. Medium-bodied with a persistent line of confident acidity and plenty of playful citrus and chestnut undertones." James Suckling

Bright straw yellow with green shimmer. Exotic aromas of pear, tropical fruits, balsamic nuances and light flowers. Generous wine with beautiful depth, in the final an interesting almond note. SUPERIORE.DE

High-quality Trebbiano Superiore with structure and beautiful correspondence between aroma and taste. Convincing with fresh-spicy to sweet aromas and a crisp-fresh finish, this white wine is a joy to drink! SUPERIORE.DE

"This is a selection from 3ha of 30-40-year-old vines at 150-250m above sea level in Pescara. It's fermented then aged on its lees for four months in stainless steel before spending a further 12 or so months in concrete before bottling. Apple, pear, honey and white floral notes lead to a concentrated palate of green apple with a hint of salinity, some tannic astringency and a creamy finish with a streak of yellow plum. It's well balanced and fresh but needs more time to open up and fully express itself." Decanter

"Cooked apple, pear skin and almond on the nose. It's medium-to full-bodied with a ripe, nutty palate, balanced by tangy acidity. Rich and flavorful." James Suckling

Rich, full and typical of the variety, Spelt Rosato has an intense aroma and a fruity, dry taste, a slender acid wire and a clear, full-bodied final. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2019 La Valentina Spelt leads off with a mineral-intense and perfumed bouquet, as notes of bright cherry and white smoke fill the senses. It floods the palate with silky textures, further complemented by a mix of red and blue berry fruits with a stunning mix of vibrant acids and hints of tannin. The finish is long, teeming with energy, and buzzing with zesty spices and a slight herbal twang." Vinous

Deep dark Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva with a beguiling aroma of dark red cherries and berry fruits, plus earthy notes, tar, spices and liquorice. "A mouthful of wine" in an incredibly appealing style. Spelt has remarkable concentration and excellent length. SUPERIORE.DE

"In 1994, the Di Properzio brothers founded this vineyard in the hinterland of Pescara and focus on terroir wines in the vineyards - like the Spelt: Smells of stone fruit, violets and blackcurrants; balanced in the mouth, the robust tannins contribute to the polish, shows elegance until the spicy-fruity final." Vinum

"Bright, luminous ruby garnet. In the nose of ripe forest berries and raspberries, elegant fruit, delicate spice, in the aftertaste of bread crust and light leather. Juicy and clear on the palate, spreads elegantly, crisp fruit with tightly woven tannin, seems very young, but again juicy and slightly salty in the finish, good and secure ageing potential." Falstaff

"Moderately saturated ruby. Ink, smoke, plum and red berries dominate the inviting nose. Then youthfully chewy but fine-grained, boasting long, clean, savory flavors that bring the aromas to mind. This strapping Montepulciano is relatively light on its feet." Vinous

"Bright lemons and oranges highlight raspberry and strawberry overtones. The medium-bodied palate is finely wound up in tightly buttoned tannins and driven along by vertical acidity and umami undertones." James Suckling

Binomio Riserva presents itself as a courageous and very successful experiment of Fattoria La Valentina in collaboration with Azienda Agricola Inama. A fine selection of Montepulciano grapes from vineyards up to 400m above sea level, matured in barriques, performs the balancing act between tradition, faithfulness to type and modernity. The bouquet is complex and smoky with appetising sour cherry aromas, the taste is powerful and elegant, which tolerates the concentrated tannins and the appropriate alcohol component well. SUPERIORE.DE

Dense, deep red, in the nose forest fruits, ripe red berries and sweet-spicy notes. On the palate elegant, soft, almost creamy, rich, with fine tannin, pronounced body and an optimal balance between alcoholic potency, freshness and fruit and with a furious finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2016 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva Bellovedere is dark yet elegant, with an inviting bouquet of blackberries, crushed violets, exotic spice and hints of camphor. This is silky in texture with a savory, almost-salty display of wild berries and minerals, all balanced by brisk acids. You can hardly feel its fine-grained tannins settling in until the very end, as the palate aches under the Bellovedere's youthful structure, with echoes of licorice and black fruits lingering long. That said, the balance here is on point, and all the 2016 needs is a few more years of cellaring to really shine." Vinous

"Aromas of dark fruit, mushrooms, flowers and spices. It's full-bodied with chewy tannins. Chalky texture in the mouth. Juicy and spicy. Flavorful finish with some length." James Suckling

"Lovely nose, fragrant with a great purity, showing notes of dark cherries, cinnamon and hints of tobacco with leathery undertones. Very elegant and complex palate." Decanter