Leone de Castris

Rosato Five Roses tickles the nose with a complex floral, citrus and spicy fragrance; accordingly, the full, soft, graceful and persistent taste. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense, bright, old rose. Fine and inviting nose, of ripe peach, yellow fruits and wild berries underlined by a minimal spiciness. On the palate crisp and with fine fruit, extends beautifully over the tongue, slightly salty, with a dark, animating aftertaste". Falstaff

"This iconic bottling from a historic estate offers a zesty, fresh nose of pink grapefruit, crushed black pepper and melon. The palate is cohesive and lifted in tones of strawberry, melon and citrus, with a gentle floral kick on the midpalate and a gentlecherry skin note on the lingering close." Wine Enthusiast

In the glass intense violet. The bouquet of smoke, spices with traces of liquorice. Tight on the palate, then opening and a mouth of wine with everything the wine connoisseur's heart desires when thinking of Puglia: harmony, fresh fruit and animating acidity, in addition to fine extract sweetness and well-knit tannin. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep dark color with violet reflections. Balsamic bouquet with notes of red fruits, spicy and with delicate hints of red roses. On the palate it is straightforward, direct and tasty in the interplay between freshness and softness, fine tannins and a touch of liquorice. Bibenda

The Riserva from the great tradition line of de Castris captivates with intensive cherry fruit and a fine wood note. On the palate strong, round and harmonious, the aftertaste is wonderfully long lasting. Every year a fantastic value! SUPERIORE.DE

"There’s a dynamic character to the nose here, despite the richness, with morello cherries, brambleberries and orange peel. Medium to full body, chewy tannins and nice dark-fruit intensity on the finish." James Suckling

Here comes one of Italy's most popular rosati: Bright salmon pink, berry fruits in the nose and hints of cherries. Soft and fruity the harmonious finish. The "Anniversario" comes from 50 year old vines and is the top rosato of the house. It was first vinified in 1993 on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Five Roses. SUPERIORE.DE

Donna Lisa Riserva with balsamic bouquet and hints of cherry jam and spicy notes, harmonious, complex and elegant the taste, which is highly pleasant and long lasting. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is a literal breath of fresh air in the Puglia wine scene; on the nose it offers cassis, nicely judged blackcurrants, brambleberries and even citrus. Tightly wound with a compact texture, bright acidity and a chewy finish." James Suckling

"Aspirational Negroamaro! A veritable fruit basket of ripe blackberries, cherries, plums and lingonberries intermingled with delicious spicy oak, grainy, velvety tannins and a fine, highly polished finish." Decanter

Deep dark ruby red. On the nose it has a complex bouquet of dark fruit, espresso, liquorice and herbaceous notes. In the drink very classically taut, with finely ground tannin and fresh, light acid wire. A classic as it is written in the textbook. SUPERIORE.DE

Deep purple red, independent bouquet, which does not deny the Apulian homeland of Susumaniello and enchants with a stimulating freshness. Suggestions of ripe black cherries and fine spicy notes on the palate, dense, harmonious, long-lasting and beautifully integrated tannin. Unoriginal, original taste experience! SUPERIORE.DE

Per Lui Ottavianello is a complex, spicy red with aromas of red and black cherries, flowers, sweet spices and tobacco. On the palate, the rare red plays out a pleasant vastness and beautiful fruit. SUPERIORE.DE

The grapes of vines up to 35 years old give strength and finesse to this dense primitivo. Deep dark colour, strong nuances of sour cherry, ripe plum and dark jam in the bouquet, chocolate and coffee aromas in the background. The pronounced fruity notes continue in the strong taste. Soft and with sweet enamel, balanced and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense, dark, almost impenetrable ruby red. In the nose alcoholic and engaging, light Maggikraut, then in the echo dark berries and shoe polish. Very juicy and fresh on the palate, with a wide arch, fresh fruity in the middle and salty and long in the finish". Falstaff

An impenetrable ruby red, the nose is dominated by a multitude of ripe fruit aromas of sour cherry and black berries. The typical herbal hints of Negroamaro, its lively acidity and the sweet tannins are well interwoven. SUPERIORE.DE

"A well-knit, medium- to full-bodied red, with graphite and spice notes accenting the flavors of fig cake, crème de cassis and dried mint, offering a subtle thread of smoky mineral. Elegant, showing fine tannins on the finish." Wine Spectator

Donna Lisa Riserva with balsamic bouquet and hints of cherry jam and spicy notes, harmonious, complex and elegant the taste, which is highly pleasant and long lasting. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is a literal breath of fresh air in the Puglia wine scene; on the nose it offers cassis, nicely judged blackcurrants, brambleberries and even citrus. Tightly wound with a compact texture, bright acidity and a chewy finish." James Suckling

"Aspirational Negroamaro! A veritable fruit basket of ripe blackberries, cherries, plums and lingonberries intermingled with delicious spicy oak, grainy, velvety tannins and a fine, highly polished finish." Decanter

Deep purple red, independent bouquet that does not deny the Apulian homeland of Susumaniello and enchants with a stimulating freshness. Sounds of ripe black cherries and fine spicy notes on the palate, dense, harmonious, long-lasting and beautifully integrated tannin. An original, unspoilt taste experience! SUPERIORE.DE