Dessert wine from Italy

This Fine is made from white grapes and was aged for one year in wooden barrels. It is elegant with a beautiful bouquet and a fine medium sweetness. Strong character of vanilla and roasted almonds, intensely persistent, velvety and soft with a full flavour. A dessert wine that is furthermore indispensable for Italian cuisine. SUPERIORE.DE

The fermentation of this fine Marsala is interrupted by the enrichment with brandy aged for at least 5 years in oak barrels. Intense ruby red. Very fruity bouquet of black cherry, pomegranate and plum. In the long, full taste sweet with present red fruit, cherry and again pomegranate. SUPERIORE.DE

Light amber. The more than 2 years maturing in oak barrels makes this Marsala very balanced, in the bouquet the typical Marsala aromas are rounded off by a fine oak spice. On the palate rather moderately dry with an enveloping aroma of black cherry and a fine nutty note. The classic for dessert. SUPERIORE.DE

Strong amber colour. This Marsala Superiore dolce is aged for at least 2 years in oak barrels. Fine sweetness, full and rich on the palate, well integrated wood note, soft and long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

This lovely Goldmuskateller can be recognised by its typical aromatic nutmeg scent, which is combined here with a light honeydew melon note. The fine residual sweetness gives the wine a pleasant softness and personality. SUPERIORE.DE

The grapes for this full-bodied Trockenbeerenauslese dry out naturally on the vine to enrich the highest possible concentration of fructose and aromas. They are harvested late and fermented in barriques. Intense, shiny golden yellow. Vinous bouquet with notes of honey and vanilla. In the mouth, the Verduzzo is finely sweet, full-bodied and powerful. It glides softly and full-bodied into a wonderfully creamy finish. SUPERIORE.DE

This still Muscat, conceived as the "little brother" of the Torcolato and Acininobili, is a masterpiece and proves once again that Fausto Maculan is one of the world's best producers of dessert wines. Dindarello scores with a bouquet of peaches, elderberries and aromatic herbs. These aromas accompany the wonderfully full taste until the finish. Its perfect balance between sweetness and acidity will ennoble any finish to a meal. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Dindarello 2022 (Moscato) enchants with a whimsical blend of peach sorbet, kiwi and fresh mint. It is round and smooth with a balanced inner sweetness that complements its notes of candied lime, while tropical flowers cascade through on the inside. The finish is unexpectedly long, leaving a slight chewy sensation as the notes of sour melon slowly fade away. The 2022 is a real beauty." Vinous

"A lovely sweet moscato that offers aromas of ripe melon, delicate toffee apple and flowers. Nicely compact flavors on the medium-bodied palate and just the right balance to prolong the pleasure." James Suckling

This Moscato from Molise is exceptional and rich in aromas. Delightful bouquet of figs, apricots and candied citrus fruits, finely creamy on the palate, with well-dosed sweetness and a touch of tingling acidity. Long and dense on the finish, leaving a mouth-flattering but lively mouthfeel. SUPERIORE.DE

Madoro is an elegant cuvée of dried grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon and Marzemino. Overwhelming bouquet with intense tones of ripe and dried fruits, nuts and almonds. Full-bodied on the palate with an exceedingly powerful body, a fine-nerved structure and a long finish. A beautiful nectar that matured for 13 months in barriques. SUPERIORE.DE

Tre Filer is made from the sugary sweet must of overripe (stramature), dried white wine grapes and matures for a year in oak barrels. A wonderful sweet wine: grapey in aroma, with notes of apple, honey and apricots, fascinating - an almost hypnotic sweetness that enchants the palate. Gourmets appreciate the combination with spicy cheese flavours, terrines, puff pastry or shortbread. SUPERIORE.DE

This masterly Vernaccia matures for 4 years in small Caratello barrels, whose natural shrinkage is never refilled so that the yeast flor, which is very characteristic of this Vernaccia, forms on the surface and not only produces the characteristic aromas, but is also the eponym here.

Bright ochre yellow with golden reflections. Rich, complex bouquet of apricot and orange zest, rounded off by a delicate almond scent and warm honey notes. A wonderful texture and freshness on the palate, the yellow-fruity primary aromas are present, joined by a fine salty vein with a mineral note on the finish. Chilled as an aperitif or at approx. 16°C with dessert, an absolute delight! SUPERIORE.DE

"An unprecedented and unforgettable Vernaccia, with a production process of great refinement, one of the pinnacles of island wine. Nose with complex notes, apricot, toasted walnut, orange blossom and orange peel, palate of magnetic crispness." Luca Gardini

Plaisir is a so-called straw wine: the muscat grapes are left to dry in the vineyard after cutting. It shows itself well structured and with a fragrant and flavourful harmony of candied fruits. Its intense fruity aroma is enriched with notes of flowers, while the full flavour is enlivened by a pleasant freshness. SUPERIORE.DE

A delicious, noble sweet red wine from the Azienda Agricola Ciccio Zaccagnini. In this delicate ruby red wine we find the typical, seductive aromas of strawberries and roses. Rich in nuances and very harmonious in taste, pleasantly sweet and not at all broad. Beautiful length. SUPERIORE.DE

Amber golden yellow. Fresh, sweet nose of apricots, candied fruits and dried sultanas. Fine honey flavour on the palate, notes of dried fruit and braised pear. Long and with a fine acid wire that never makes this famous dessert wine from the island of Pantelleria seem sticky or broad. SUPERIORE.DE

"Closed in a small 500-milliliter bottle with a glass cork, the Pellegrino 1880 2021 Passito di Pantelleria Nes is made from air-dried Zibibbo grapes. They lose water mass over two weeks of appassimento. This fragrant dessert wine is redolent of figs, apricots and honey-roasted almond. The wine is not too sweet or cloying, and there is a moment of perceived dryness (although the wine is sweet) and minerality on the full-bodied finish." Wine Advocate

The Aleatico grape variety is of Greek origin and is mainly used in Tuscany and central Italy for the production of dessert wines. Complex and multilayered in bouquet and on the palate, it convinces with an extraordinary aromatic range and is the ideal companion to desserts and pastries. Total production: 2,000 bottles. SUPERIORE.DE

This white dessert wine with DOCG status consists of 100% Garganega, its grapes come from selected volcanic plots of the Costeggiola vineyard in Soave, where the grapes are virtually predestined for drying due to the high age of the vines (22 to 50 years) and the thus very manageable yield. This takes place for three to five months in the "fruttaio", the subsequent ageing of the wine takes place for 30 months in stainless steel tanks and 5 hl wooden barrels.

Very concentrated nose of stone fruit, lemon zest and honey. Then opulent on the palate with a good balance of sweetness and acidity - overall, this dessert wine is very fresh and rounded, making it an excellent companion to not-too-sweet desserts and perfectly matured soft cheeses. Just 2,666 numbered bottles go on sale with each vintage. SUPERIORE.DE

Radiant, precise dessert wine from the Traminer, Sauvignon and Semillon varieties from the sun-drenched Maremma in southern Tuscany. Precious and delicious, the wine opens with a bright golden colour with amber reflections. On the nose, hints of dried fruit, honey, pressed rose petals and candied almonds. Soft sweetness on the palate, wonderfully flattering finish. SUPERIORE.DE

The deep garnet-red Recioto della Valpolicella releases a concentrated, sweet aroma of ripe fruit, caramel and chocolate. Its taste is dense, powerful and determined until the harmonious finish. SUPERIORE.DE

La Bella Estate (The Beautiful Summer) is named after a work by Cesare Pavese. Strong golden yellow with an opulent aroma of candied fruit, nutmeg and vanilla. Warm and full on the palate, always in the foreground the floral sweetness of the Muscat grape with an optimally dosed acidity framework.

There are over 20 years of experience in this Moscato Passito. "Over time," explains the company's president, Piero Quadrumolo, "we have managed to find an optimal balance with the aim of obtaining an aromatic wine with clear varietal typicality of a Moscato, which does not appear too broad or boring and which also has good acidity." Today, just 15,000 bottles are bottled per vintage, most of which are delivered directly to the haute cuisine of Piedmont. SUPERIORE.DE

The enterprising British merchant Benjamin, known as "Bip", founded a company after arriving in Sicily in 1806, which was instrumental in the rise of Marsala in the world. The fermentation of this fine Marsala is interrupted by the enrichment with brandy matured for at least 5 years in oak barrels. Intense golden yellow with amber reflections. Ethereal bouquet with notes of melon and honey. In the multi-layered taste, we find notes of dried apricots and stewed pears in addition to an appealing sweetness. SUPERIORE.DE

"There's plenty of dried-fig and papaya character in this luscious but balanced Marsala. Long, creamy finish with plenty of grapefruity freshness that leaves the palate cleaner than many fortified wines do." James Suckling

This famous sweet wine is made from strictly selected grapes that have been dried for five months. It has been one of the best sweet wines in Italy for decades. Aromas of dried apricots, white truffle, honey and sage on the nose, virtuoso and exotic on the palate. Class and elegance with a great value and an excellent ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Despite the dark amber color, this is by no means a syrupy sweetie. In fact, the palate pulls you into a much brighter and more complex zone, offering salty toffee, dried apricot, zesty lime and papaya. More if you linger. Full and silky with exquisite balance, squeezing out every interest possible on the long, tight finish." James Suckling

"The 2020 Torcolato is impossible to ignore, busting from the glass with a rich blend of peach preserves, dried nectarines, spiced ginger cookies and cloves. It’s racy and energetic, with silky textures accelerated by a core of vibrant acidity and salty mineral tones that create a sweet and savory interplay within. The 2020 finishes with remarkable length and potency yet maintains a lovely freshness, leaving nuances of exotic citrus and wild inner florals to linger. The Torcolato is produced from botrytized Vespaiola grapes aged in French oak barrels, a third new. Simply stunning." Vinous

Brigaldara's Recioto presents itself wonderfully with a warm aroma spectrum of pickled cherries, roses, herbs and traces of honey. It shows its true class on the palate: wonderfully balanced with its fruit-acid play and never dominant sweetness, it presents distinctive notes of small dark berries, creamy spicy aromas and dark chocolate until a never-ending, warming finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Full-bodied with lots of sweet crushed blackcurrant and blackberry fruit, together with macadamia nuts and red licorice-like notes. The fine tannins add structure and density. Finishes quite firm." James Suckling

"Savory herbs, earth tones and crushed stone give way to lifting hints of mint and camphor as the 2019 Recioto della Valpolicella opens in the glass. This is less about fruit and more about depth and character, as a dense wave of balsam herbs and exotic spices rushes the palate. There is a lovely inner sweetness with zesty acids to balance and saline-minerals that create a salty-sweet expression. It’s incredibly long, adding vivid black cherries, blackberry preserves and hints of mint. The 2019 is a total wine of meditation." Vinous