Masciarelli

The Gianni Masciarelli line is intended to embody the typicality of the region and this Rosato is as strong and full-bodied as one would expect from the grape variety and terroir. Intense cherry pink. Delicately fruity and spicy fragrance, robust on the palate with lots of structure. In the finish a fine minerality and berry fruit. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, bright cherry pink. Flowery-fruity nose, of rich cherries and fresh peach, light spice. Well-balanced drink with juicy tension, spreads beautifully, fresh and clear, harmonious in approach and course." Falstaff

Classic Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, fresh and not too heavy. Small red berries and spices in the nose, harmonious and round in taste. Great value. SUPERIORE.DE

Pure Rosato from Montepulciano grapes: Brilliant, bright colour, fresh, fruity, floral fragrance, notes of red berries and a hint of citrus. Smooth, juicy and full-bodied on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense cherry pink with brilliant reflexes. Fruity and complex nose, slightly spicy, rich young cherry, forest berries, blood orange juice. Balanced on the palate, well balanced, nice balance between fruit and acidity, good length, nice play." Falstaff

"The 2019 Villa Gemma Cerasuolo shows depths of rich red berry fruits on the nose, complemented by notes of sweet sage, a hint of lemon, and crushed stone. On the palate, silky textures wash across the senses, buzzing with energy, as brisk acids create a push-and-pull of savory and sweet, while saline-minerals saturate toward the finale. Rosy florals, cranberry, and a hint of spice all linger for what seems to be a full minute, with a hint of fine tannin to punctuate the experience. This is a gorgeous expression of Montepulciano fruit, and it shows why Cerasuolo is such a popular category in Abruzzo." Vinous

The white cuvée Villa Gemma, mainly Trebbiano, has a pleasant aroma of peach, mint and flowers. Structured and graceful, with a mineral note, flattering and long flowing fresh taste. Excellent value! SUPERIORE.DE

Pecorino Castello di Semivicoli presents itself in a brilliant straw yellow. Aromas of fresh citrus fruits, apricot and melon are complemented by floral nuances and beautiful herbal-spicy tones. Clear and fruity on the palate, with good fullness and nice length. A prime example of a grape variety that has been almost forgotten for a long time. SUPERIORE.DE

Castello di Semivicoli is a great Rosso from the Chieti area and Masciarellis first red wine cuvée. The vines in the vineyards of the province of L'Aquila were planted by Gianni Masciarelli in 2003.

Medium purple red. In the bouquet black berries and beautiful peppery notes with some tobacco, violet and vanilla. Powerful and silky on the palate, polished tannin and a wonderfully fruity finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brambleberries, dark cherries and fresh herbs all make for an enticing nose. Medium body, firm tannins and boisterous dark plums." James Suckling

Powerful, concentrated Montepulciano with elegant wood notes and multi-layered fruit aromas, true to the terroir and modern. Impressive richness, which offers very pleasant palate pleasure. Equally impressive is the long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep ruby-red. Pure aromas of plum, smoke, oak and sweet spices. Dense, suave and deep, offering rich, concentrated flavors of red cherry and dark plum lifted by a hint of violet. The finish is both luscious and long, and features rising, youthfully peppery, chewy tannins. Probably not the longest San Martino Rosso ever made by Cvetic, but a truly lovely red wine. Well done." VINOUS

"The 2016 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva San Martino Rosso is a formidable wine that opens to a stirring presentation of luscious black fruit, spice, tar and licorice. The wine's density is extra rich and concentrated, but the magical aspect to the classic 2016 vintage is that the wine never appears too heavy or bold. Ultimately, there is a careful sense of measure and balance achieved here, despite the opulence and sheer exuberance of the material at hand. This is a bottle I drank and enjoyed immensely." Robert Parker

The Trebbiano Castello di Semivicoli, matured without the use of barrels, exudes an aromatic scent of ripe peach, mint and flowers, in which mineral notes are also mixed. Firm, rich, graceful and elegant on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

Dark ruby garnet, delicately spicy bouquet, juicy cherry notes and delicate caramel. Of elegant texture, with firm tannins and well structured. A round wine and ideal accompaniment to food. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is a stand-up Merlot that delivers no more and no less that you should expect of the grape. The Marina Cvetić 2015 Merlot (from the IGT Terre Aquilane appellation) is a soft and layered expression with lots of ripe fruit and sweet back-end notes of cherry and blackberry. The wine's texture is loosely knit and bold, with a broad and wide approach. You get the softness of the sunny 2015 vintage contrasted against the fortitude and stubbornness of the Abruzzo wine character." Robert Parker

Marina Cvetics Trebbiano Riserva - dream and cult for lovers of full-bodied white wines. In bouquet and taste, aromas of nougat, almond, honey, coconut and vanilla spread out. The balsamic texture gently conquers the palate and ends in a long finish on crème caramel. SUPERIORE.DE

Great Chardonnay, scented with tropical fruits and sweet spices. Opulent taste, in which a pleasant acidity builds up. Harmonious, luxurious Chardonnay from the barrique and one of the classics of southern Italy. SUPERIORE.DE

Villa Gemma Montepulciano, after 24 months of ageing in barriques, exudes the scent of blackcurrants and ripe plums, the strong taste is wonderfully spicy, soft and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark and brooding red with blackberry, licorice and pumice aromas that follow through to a full body, dense fruit and a velvety and polished tannic finish. Some new wood too. Serious red in a fruit-forward way." James Suckling