Volpe Pasini

Golden yellow, the Tocai fills the glass, ripe fruit, citrus, almonds and flowers envelop the nose, beautifully balanced and textured in the mouth, harmonious and long lasting. A great, full-bodied, dry white wine. SUPERIORE.DE

"Notes of chalky lemons, white stones, savory herbs with white flower fragrance. Notes of white asparagus, too. Medium-bodied with a sleek and delicate texture. Salty and mineral with bright citrus fruit character. Flavorful finish." James Suckling

Straw-coloured with greenish reflections, smells intensely fruity with nuances of yeast and fresh bread. The full flavour is deliciously balanced by the fine-nerved acidity. A masterful white wine in a rich style. SUPERIORE.DE

"Plenty of flint and pear skin with sliced apple and mineral. Medium body. Slate. Fresh." James Suckling

Powerful Sauvignon with fresh aromas of melon and lime blossom on the nose and palate. A typical representative of the variety with the highest enjoyment ratio and a great value. SUPERIORE.DE

"Concise on the nose with herbaceous notes of green apples and guava. Floury and light to medium-bodied on the palate with pure green fruit, lime and crumbly minerality. Simple, a little salty, nicely tart and elegant." James Suckling

Here you can feel what wonderful wines the special grape Ribolla Gialla delivers. Exciting aromas of apple with mineral and floral notes. Full-bodied and intense, with lots of fruit and a lively finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Mineral-water-like purity with wet stones, chalk, green star fruit and green apples. Really bright, dry and incisive on the palate, showing the cool, chalky side of the variety." James Suckling

Light yellow, fine nutty and buttery hints on the nose with juicy fruit like mango and apple underneath. Fresh on the palate with an elegant texture. A harmonious, versatile Chardonnay with yellow apple in the clean finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Chalky and pure nose with a focused, flinty edge to the green fruit. Crisp and linear on the palate with fine minerals and an elegant, crisp center palate. Fresh, medium-high acidity follow through to a pithy, limey finish." James Suckling

Sparkling ruby violet, smells exciting, lots of rich fruit, plus fine spices. Plump on the palate, of cassis and dark cherries, underpinned with fine tannin, very clear and straightforward. SUPERIORE.DE

Classic, clean bouquet with notes of blackcurrant and blackberry. Convinces on the palate with power, clarity and lots of fresh fruit. SUPERIORE.DE

Emilio Rotolo's Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso pulls into the glass with its deep, peppery black raspberries complemented by pretty violet and lavender tones. It wraps the palate in a cloak of dark, ripe, textured fruit and comes across as incredibly elegant and polished, but also tangy. A layer of sweet tannins frames the expression and caresses the cheeks, while citrus and a hint of spice linger. This is a very nice wine that will benefit from a slight chill. SUPERIORE.DE

Best grape material provides in the Pinot Blanc of the Zuc di Volpe line for intense fruity aromas and a distinct characteristic. Bright, soft, floral tones, harmonious and juicy, persistent and long. Beautiful maturation potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2019 Pinot Bianco Zuc di Volpe leads off with a smoky display, as crushed stone gives way to musky apples, pears and nuances of zested lime. The textures are smooth and soothing, yet this remains feminine and lifted throughout, leaning more on salty, savory characteristics than fruit. The 2019 Pinot Bianco tapers off crisp, clean and wonderfully fresh." Vinous

"A steely and citrusy white with lemon, lime and green-apple character and gunpowder undertones. It’s medium-bodied, racy and steely." James Suckling

The wonderfully typical, very lively Ribolla Gialla has a bouquet of fresh citrus fruits and apples, with peach notes and flint in the background. The fruity taste is round, clean and very harmonious with a long, salty finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Ribolla Gialla Zuc di Volpe 2021 is delicate and unobtrusive. It smells of lime and green melon, underlined by sweet floral scents. The style is soft and mineral, with an echo of saline acidity that slowly dissipates to reveal crisp Granny Smith apple. The 2021 finishes clean but full of youthful tension and a crisp feel as nuances of sour citrus gradually fade. What a beauty. Two to three years of ageing should help it to develop fully." Vinous

"Lots of flint and smoke with aromas and flavours of green apple and lime. Tangy and bright. A linear and energetic Ribolla with a sorbet finish." James Suckling

The Pinot Grigio Zuc di Volpe impresses with seductive aromas of ripe pears and apricots, accompanied by sweet white flowers and a hint of buttercream. It is silky and round, with a certain heaviness, yet perfectly balanced. Then on the palate, notes of ripe melon underlined by zesty lime and a salty note towards the spicy, smoky final. For all its complexity, very bright and fresh and full of personality. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intensely perfumed and rich in the glass, the 2021 Pinot Grigio Zuc di Volpe wafts up with notes of dried peaches and apricots complemented by a whiff of chamomile. It’s silky, nearly oily in texture, with tart green apple fruits and zesty lime tones complicated by a salty core of minerality. The 2021 lingers incredibly long and savory yet fresh with rosemary and liquid stone nuances. This characterful Pinot Grigio communicates importance and refinement from the first tilt of the glass. Fans of the variety should seek it out." Vinous

"A terrific and serious pinot grigio with lime, apple-pie and lemon-zest character throughout. Full-bodied and driven, with so much fruit flavor and intensity in the finish." James Suckling

Complex and rich its bouquet of citrus and sage aromas. Superbly structured and continuous on the palate with a fresh acid wire. Multi-layered fruit notes and great harmony are offered by this wonderful Sauvignon with the delightful grapefruit aroma in the long finish. Good ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lots of aromas and flavours of cut lime, minerals and lemon zest. Medium to full body with a creamy texture and lots of fruit. Tingly on the finish. Some flint and minerals on the finish." James Suckling

"The 2021 Sauvignon Zuc di Volpe wafts up with an earthy mix of young peach and nectarine complicated by savory herbs. This is silky yet racy and savory to the core, with citrus-tinged orchard fruits and a salty inner sensation that I find wildly attractive. It finishes wickedly fresh with a mentholated feel and cooling mineral tones, leaving the palate perfectly reset for another sip. The 2021 is absolutely gorgeous." Vinous

The best grape material ensures intensely fruity aromas and distinct characteristics in the Pinot Blanc of the Zuc di Volpe line. Brilliantly clear, soft, floral tones, harmonious and juicy, persistent and long. Beautiful ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE

Deep red, this elegant Refosco seduces with its complexity and varietal typicity. On the nose, great aromas of graphite, blackcurrant, plums, smoke and liquorice. Present, full-bodied, dense and long on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, powerful ruby red. In the nose medium expressiveness, some raspberry and dried tomato. Drinkable and juicy on the palate, stretches out fresh, always juicy as it goes on, notes of ripe red berries, pleasant pressure on the final." Falstaff

"This is fruity with blackberry and hints of oyster shell. Full body, round and flavorful." James Suckling

"Bright red. Flinty underbrush and blackberry aromas and flavors are pure and clean. Then brightly saline and fresh on the minty, long and clean finish." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

The single-varietal Merlot Focus beguiles with its elegant aroma of red fruits and warm, balsamic tones. The fresh taste is characterised by the typical spiciness and the lively tannins of a high-quality and rare Merlot from the Colli Orientali. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep ruby. Cool climate Merlot aromas and flavors with flinty red berries, wet stones, fresh herbs, with only minimal notes of coffee and cocoa. Vibrant and long on the juicy finish. A 22 years old, single vineyard Merlot from Prepotto." Vinous

"A soft and beautiful wine with hazelnut, coffee and chocolate aromas and flavors. Mint and eucalyptus notes, too. Full to medium body. Round and soft tannins. Complex and long." James Suckling