Lombardy

The Croatina grapes for this finely sparkling Oltrepò Pavese classic come from the south-west side of Cascina San Carlo at an altitude of about 250 metres. The vineyard covers 12 hectares of land composed of silt, clay and sand. Intense ruby red with violet reflections. Fresh scent of red fruits, soft, full-bodied-fruity and vinous on the palate. The fine acidity, the mousseux and the hearty-fresh fruit make this Bonarda a classic companion of rustic breads, pasta dishes with meat or risottos. SUPERIORE.DE

Intense yellow. Fine Pinot Gris nose with notes of white and yellow fruits. Round on the palate, full-bodied and very animating to drink. Gains complexity with increasing bottle maturity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow with silver reflections. On the nose, aromas of lemon and fresh flowers, notes of pear and ripe peach and hints of almond. Fresh, balanced and subtle on the palate, with a lingering, fruit-driven finish." Falstaff

Ethereal and fine bouquet with hints of wilted violets and spices, delicate nuances of strawberries and almond blossom. Deep, warm and rich on the palate, the tannins wonderfully harmonious, an elegant, very pleasant bitter note on the long final. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2019 Valtellina Superiore Quadrio is an attractive entry-level offering from Negri. Sweet macerated cherry, spice, leather, tobacco and a hint of orange peel give this medium-bodied wine plenty of nuance to go with its understated, medium-bodied personality." Vinous

Here comes a real rarity into the glass: white vinified Pinot Nero. Light yellow with golden reflections. Fresh bouquet of citrus, white currant and herbs. Crisp, fresh acidity on the palate, yellow-white fruits and a fine saltiness. A real delicacy as an aperitif or with a octopus salat. SUPERIORE.DE

Delightfully fresh and crisp Lugana that promises far more than just uncomplicated enjoyment. Straw yellow, smells enchantingly of white freesias, pleasantly dry on the palate with fruity aromas and fine nuances of citrus fruits and almond. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, youthful greenish yellow. In the nose of tropical fruits and yellow peach, of medium expression, floral reverberation. On the palate with some freshness and yellow fruit core, also shows juicy." Falstaff

Straw yellow with golden reflections. Generous bouquet of white blossoms and yellow fruits, in the drink it reveals an inviting fullness, harmony and elegance. The fine acid wire of the Rhine Riesling leads this special drop into a mineral and long final. SUPERIORE.DE

Pale pink with visual hints of the rosés of Provence. On the nose, discreet notes of small red fruits and rose petals. Beautiful, persistent perlage on the palate, then fresh and harmonious with a delicate aroma of berries and lilies. This spumante made from 100% Pinot Nero comes across as noble and aristocratic, yet it is never obtrusive, but has a subtle elegance and finesse. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, lightening pale pink. On the nose of fresh wild berries, citrus fruits and gentle floral components. Juicy and crisp on the palate, with well-integrated perlage, showing beautiful dancing play and juicy-precise course." Falstaff

Classic Chiaretto, the typical and very popular rosé cuvée from Lake Garda, smells fresh and delicate, vinous and of small red fruits. With cool fruitiness and pleasant acidity, the Chiaretto embodies the pure cheerfulness of an enjoyable summer day and is neither obtrusively pleasing nor arbitrary, we love it! SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich dark salmon pink with an orange core. Intense scent of tangerine, raspberry and some yellow apple, then floral notes followed by rose water. Pleasantly juicy on the palate, crisp acidity and distinct citrus, vertical progression, with draw." Falstaff

Bright, shining yellow, fine fragrance of white fruits and blossoms. Fresh, well-balanced taste with pleasantly lively acidity, delicate bitter almond note in the finish and a fine mineral vein in the aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE

"Light straw yellow with greenish shimmer. A little restrained on the nose, ripe fruit and yellow flowers, kitchen herbs in the finish. Great body, rich fruit melt with slight pressure, rich and intense, persistent." Falstaff

"A Lugana emblematic of the house vocation: pure Turbiana, in a fresh and captivating reading: nose of yellow plum and aromatic herbs, with a touch of jasmine in the background, crisp palate, with beautiful persistence and a finish of pleasant savouriness." Luca Gardini

Attractive salmon colour, pleasant bouquet, elegant, fresh on the palate, juicy beautiful fruit, lively acid structure, subtle extract sweetness in the finish. A versatile food companion with a great enjoyment factor! SUPERIORE.DE

"Radiant pink-red. In the fragrance of strawberries and fine kitchen herbs, grapefruit. Spans juicily over the palate, rich, clear fruit core, soft and balanced, on ice candy in the final and remains fruit-sweet over." Falstaff

"Light salmon rosé. Juicy, fruity scent of red plums and ripe mirabelles, also a nice phenolic is recognisable here. Also on the palate the full juicy fruit of stone fruits and green and white berries (gooseberry). Also something vegetal like green herbs and leaves. It also shows a fine minerality. Partner for seafood and light fish dishes." Vinum

"Blend of Groppello, Marzemino, Sangiovese and Barbera in a version of excellent drinkability and equally pleasant finesse. Nose of bergamot, green apple and hawthorn, drinkable with a nice acid shoulder and excellent tension, topped off by a finish with a citrusy return." Luca Gardini

The Nebbiolo grapes for the Inferno Superiore come from the Calvario, Sopragironi, Sottogironi and Ca Rossa subzones. They grow there in southern exposure on terraced slopes on poor, sandy soils. Rich, bright carmine red. Interesting aroma spectrum of spices, wild berries, liquorice and mint. Very harmonious on the palate, the tannin very well integrated and the Nebbiolo fruit and acid component present until the respectable finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Mazér" is a Valtellina dialect word meaning distinguished, an apt description for the character of this wine. It is a Valtellina Superiore and the quintessence of Nino Negri's experience in making the Chiavennasca grape (Nebbiolo) since 1897. A small part of the Nebbiolo grapes is dried for a few days - concentrating the juice of the grapes - and then mixed with the rest of the grape mass.

Pure bouquet of red fruits, underlaid with a hint of tobacco, hints of mineral notes on the palate, plus fine tannins, perfectly integrated into an appealing acid structure. A very authentic, classic and full-bodied wine with alpine character. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2019 Valtellina Superiore Mazer is a pretty big wine. Ample in feel and quite rustic, the 2019 packs plenty of punch in its deceptively medium-bodied frame. A blast of red cherry, iron, herbs, licorice and mint adds to an impression of wildness and gravitas. This potent, super-ripe Valtellina has a ton to offer." Vinous

The geological origins of the soil date back to the time when African and European plates collided, creating the Alps. The diversity of the terroir lends minerality and elegance to this white-pressed Nebbiolo rarity. straw yellow with golden reflections. Lush bouquet of green apple, citrus fruits, honey and toasted bread. Dry and fresh on the palate, this unusual white provides a lot of drinking pleasure, rounded off by a fine minerality in the complex finish. Be sure to aerate! 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

Demesse Vecchie is named after the village where Olivini has its family seat. The historic part of the vineyard was home to a nunnery in the late 17th century. The addition "vecchie" promises that the grapes for this very complex Lugana come from the oldest vines on the estate, some of which are over 50 years old. They are also harvested late and carefully selected, followed by several months of ageing on the fine lees.

Straw yellow with golden reflections. In the ripe bouquet orange peel, juicy peaches and memories of almond butter. Full and finely fruity on the palate, with delicate notes of vanilla and honey, some apricot and banana. A balanced, dry drop with a wonderful balance between fruit and acidity and by no means heavy or even broad, but infinitely long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense nose with dried-lemon slice, honeyed yuzu tea, stones and some golden berries. Generous on the palate, with a medium body that turns more mineral in the finish. Very well-made trebbiano di Lugana." James Suckling

Cristina Scarpellini's remarkable entry-level wine opens compactly with aromas of wild berries, violets, gravel, liquorice and some flint. The palate is bright and straightforward, with alpine strawberry, star anise and a hint of botanical herbs. The lively acidity and its gripping tannin make it a perfect food companion. SUPERIORE.DE

Old vines in excellent locations, late harvest, strict selection, exemplary work in the vineyard and cellar as well as several months in the barrique result in this powerful, long-lasting Lugana. Bright, rich straw yellow. Elegant bouquet of ripe fruit, peaches, apples and tea roses, full-bodied on the palate, densely woven and infused with a pleasant mineral acidity, crisp and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Very mineral on the nose, with hints of fresh liquorice. The lemon fruit shows on the medium to light bodied palate in a dense bead that combines well with the mineral elements to create a long, dense finish. Nicely structured." James Suckling

"Pale straw yellow, with silver reflections. White peach and elderflower on the nose, lime and a hint of flint in the aftertaste. Crisp on the palate, with fine pressure, rich fruit core of apricots, slightly salty on the lingering final, still needs some time in the bottle." Falstaff

"Le Tense" is made from grapes that come exclusively from the Sassella DOCG subzone. During the Swiss rule (1512 - 1797), the best vineyards were "secured" by armed guards and this is how it got its name. They thus became probably the most famous vineyards of the appellation. The selection of the vines produces a wine that expresses the character of the soil: ancient stones and rocks that represent the terroir of Sassella. Nebbiolo from Sassella produces elegant aromas and delicate, harmonious flavours that are typical of Valtellina's alpine reds.

Silky and polished with wild berries, blueberries, bitter almond, crushed rock, ash and mild spice. It has all those ethereal and finely balanced flavours of a Valtellina nebbiolo, but they are presented in a slightly more direct and approachable way. The firm tannins are enveloped by a beautiful fruit, and the medium-length finish fades out harmoniously. A beautiful wine from the far north of Lombardy. SUPERIORE.DE

Ronchedone with fine scents of spices, smoke, cedar and red fruits. On the palate a good, extract-rich density, fruity with sweetish hints and light tannin in the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"A fruity red with clean blackberry and redcurrant aromas and flavours. Medium body. Give this wine a year to tame the tannins a little." James Suckling

Conte Vistarino was the first Italian winemaker to produce sparkling wines using the classic Champagne method (fermentation in the bottle on the yeast) over 150 years ago.

straw yellow with bright reflections. Fine and persistent perlage and soft foam. On the nose, elegant, rich, yet very delicate with floral freshness and balsamic notes. On the palate, fresh citrus fruits, an interesting yeasty note and a good structure and minerality. SUPERIORE.DE

Pratto is a wonderfully complex cuvée of Turbiana, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Bianco. Sweet floral notes on the nose, elegant, fruity, creamy with mineral notes on the palate. A full-bodied, round wine that tempts you to the next glass ... SUPERIORE.DE