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

"Bright apple and lemony aromas with a touch of fresh spearmint. Medium-bodied with persistent, fruity flavor and a minerally underlay that adds a touch of firmness at the end." James Suckling

Deep ruby red colour with violet hues. 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

"Aromas and flavors of berries and cherries, together with hints of rose petals and fruit tea. Medium-bodied with lightly abrasive tannins and a chalky mouthfeel to finish." James Suckling

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

"Pleasant blend of ripe yellow citrus and spicy notes on the nose. Medium-bodied with the same balance on the palate, which adds a bitter lemon note as it progresses, providing a savoury finish. Salt and marsiglia in the aftertaste. Lots going on. If you're new to Pecorino white wine, this is a good place to start." James Suckling

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

"The Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo Superiore Spelt 2022 is a deep red wine with orange reflections. It opens in the glass with a bouquet of sweet spices, rose petals and dusty dried cherries. It feels silky, almost heavy, with a nervy acidity that balances a cascade of ripe strawberries and candied citrus, stimulating the senses with zesty tension. The 2022 finishes with dramatic length, showing a forgiving hint of spiciness as red liquorice notes linger. This is a powerful interpretation of Cerasuolo Spelt, yet very well balanced." Vinous

"Sparkling, intense cherry pink. In the nose of beetroot, carrots and fresh cherries, paired with fine salty and earthy tones. On the palate with lovely juiciness, well integrated, albeit noticeable tannin, savoury fruit with considerable length. Great food companion." Falstaff

"Deep cherry red in colour. Delightful aromas of raspberries and red cherries flow from the glass. Very inviting. Medium bodied with super fresh raspberry flavours, jazzed up with added notes of blood orange and aniseed. Crisp and very tasty finish. Excellent summer fare and not just as an aperitif. Top Italian rosé made from selected Montepulciano d'Abruzzo grapes." James Suckling

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 organically produced white is quite a joy to drink! SUPERIORE.DE

"Richly shining light gold. In the nose of squeezed lemon and lemon pieces as well as fresh pineapple, reminiscent of fresh resin, plus sea salt and rosemary. Juicy on the palate, with pronounced fruit and well-integrated acidity, savoury, spans a nice arc, also slightly floral in the mid-palate, dry, slightly phenolic finish." Falstaff

"An impressive Trebbiano, also from organic farming. Yellow plum on the nose, with hints of wild sage and hawthorn, crisp and salty on the finish, with balsamic and fruity hints, a clear snapshot of the great potential of the area." Luca Gardini

Binomio Riserva presents itself as a courageous and very successful experiment by Fattoria La Valentina in collaboration with Azienda Agricola Inama. A fine selection of Montepulciano grapes from vineyards up to 400 m 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

"This wine offers the richness and density one should expect from the Montepulciano grape, but it also shows sweet aromas reminiscent of blackberry, coffee and cherry pie. This sweetness is accompanied by spices and even a hint of cheese rind or white chocolate. The Binomio 2019 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva has a very creamy, almost milky quality." Wine Advocate

"An intriguing nose of red berries, decadent red apples, dried tobacco, roses and rich earth. Medium- to full-bodied with perfectly integrated tannins that create a lightly velvety underlay for the bright fruit and spice flavors that push through the long, long finish. Few reds from the montepulciano grape are able to offer this degree of complexity, combined with light-footed elegance and balance. Exquisite. Benchmark." James Suckling

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

"This rich red offers a cohesive mix of cigar box spice, menthol, hoisin sauce and brandy-soaked blackberries. It's densely packed in fruit and spice flavors on the full-bodied palate, yet balanced well by a polished sheen of tannins and plenty of fresh acidity. Showing ample power and concentration, this would hold well in the cellar." Wine Enthusiast

"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

The extremely successful joint venture "Binomio" of Fattoria La Valentina and Azienda Agricola Inama enters a new round. On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the La Valentina winery, a new wine was born, which is only produced in the best vintages and in a limited small edition.

2017 was a very hot year and in some areas of the Binomio vineyard the Montepulciano berries showed an extremely high concentration. This gave rise to the idea of carrying out a top selection of grapes for the first time, because under the good shade of the foliage, they demonstrated a particular flawlessness of aromas and promised an even more concise interpretation of the essence of Binomio. With patience and care, this small and exceptional part of the fascinating vineyard was then selected and the foundation stone for the small series "Binomio Collezione", which is only produced in the best years, was laid. With the first vintage of 2017, 3,000 bottles are now coming into the hand-picked specialist trade.

Deep, shimmering ruby red. Intense bouquet with heavy aromas of currants and sour cherries, accompanied by hints of toasted almonds, gentian violets and a delicate spiciness. On the palate, the wine shows all its complexity and opulence, framed by tight, well-integrated tannins in a perfect balance between warmth and softness. A deep wine that reveals itself only with some aeration and a testament to the outstanding qualities of grape variety and terroir. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark and brooding, the 2017 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Binomio Collezione opens with a whiff of cedar and sweet spice complementing crushed plums. It flows across the palate with silken textures and masses of ripe red and blue fruits, neatly balanced by a twang of citrus toward the close. Violet candies, lavender and mint can all be found as the 2017 finishes potent yet fresh." Vinous

"On the nose, floral black fruits, plus notes of black liquorice and pressed flowers. Full-bodied, round and silky on the palate, firm but not chewy, with liquorice fruits and grainy, fruity tannins. Balanced and long. Accessible now, but made to last. Best from 2025." James Suckling

The extremely successful joint venture "Binomio" of Fattoria La Valentina and Azienda Agricola Inama enters a new round. On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the La Valentina winery, a new wine was born, which is only produced in the best vintages and in a limited small edition.

2017 was a very hot year and in some areas of the Binomio vineyard the Montepulciano berries showed an extremely high concentration. This gave rise to the idea of carrying out a top selection of grapes for the first time, because under the good shade of the foliage, they demonstrated a particular flawlessness of aromas and promised an even more concise interpretation of the essence of Binomio. With patience and care, this small and exceptional part of the fascinating vineyard was then selected and the foundation stone for the small series "Binomio Collezione", which is only produced in the best years, was laid. With the first vintage of 2017, 3,000 bottles are now coming into the hand-picked specialist trade.

Deep, shimmering ruby red. Intense bouquet with heavy aromas of currants and sour cherries, accompanied by hints of toasted almonds, gentian violets and a delicate spiciness. On the palate, the wine shows all its complexity and opulence, framed by tight, well-integrated tannins in a perfect balance between warmth and softness. A deep wine that reveals itself only with some aeration and a testament to the outstanding qualities of grape variety and terroir. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark and brooding, the 2017 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Binomio Collezione opens with a whiff of cedar and sweet spice complementing crushed plums. It flows across the palate with silken textures and masses of ripe red and blue fruits, neatly balanced by a twang of citrus toward the close. Violet candies, lavender and mint can all be found as the 2017 finishes potent yet fresh." Vinous

"On the nose, floral black fruits, plus notes of black liquorice and pressed flowers. Full-bodied, round and silky on the palate, firm but not chewy, with liquorice fruits and grainy, fruity tannins. Balanced and long. Accessible now, but made to last. Best from 2025." James Suckling