Attilio Contini

Made from grapes from vineyards in Ogliastra, Oliena and the Sinis peninsula, this Tonaghe is medium ruby in colour. Intense toasted and plum notes on the nose, also toasty on the palate, blackberry fruit, full and warm. SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium-light red; some fruit, foliage, rubber; medium weight, round, balanced, juicy, pleasant." (JLF) Merum

Fresh and refreshing rosé from predominantly Nieddera (Sardinian for small black berry). Bright, cherry-like light red, full-fruity aroma, continuous and very delightful on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

Attractive bouquet of black pepper with notes of dried cherries and strawberries. Medium-bodied and floral on the palate, Sartiglia Cannonau offers a taut texture wrapped in a fine layer of bright acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

Elibaria is characterised by its aromatic purity and clear territorial character. The granite soils give the Vermentino di Gallura that certain something. Compact, yet elegant, with a variety of tropical fruit flavours and fine minerality. An exceptional white wine! SUPERIORE.DE

"Fresh nose of lemons, pears and jasmine flowers. It is fruity and soft with a medium body and a slightly waxy texture. Drink it now." James Suckling

"The 2022 Vermentino di Gallura Elibaria lifts from the glass with a delicate blend of crushed oyster shells, apricots and mint. It’s soft and enveloping, nearly oily in texture, with glycerol ripe orchard fruits and tropical melon hints. Zesty acidity maintains a lovely inner freshness as the 2022 finishes crisp and clean yet long with a touch of kiwi. There’s a beautiful balance and sense of refinement here." Vinous

Maluentu is the successor of the extremely popular Nieddera Rosso. High-class red with fine blackberry and sour cherry scents, the taste is soft-spicy and long. Maluentu is a very typical balsamic Sardinian with a nice drinking flow. SUPERIORE.DE

"Youthful and dark-fruited red with aromas of blueberries, cracked pepper, violets and ink. It’s medium-bodied, with silky tannins and a supple, soft finish." James Suckling

Karmis, an animating white wine based on Vernaccia, comes from the lower Tirso Valley in the area between Cabras and Baratili - where the climate is typically Mediterranean with mild winters, little rain and very hot, breezy summers. And so its colour is brilliant and deep yellow, the bouquet delicate but persistent with hints of fresh fruit. Soft, full and with good flavour correspondence on the palate. An excellent aperitif and accompaniment to light dishes. SUPERIORE.DE

"An enticing blend of sour melon, sage, mint and wet stone wafts up from the 2022 Isola dei Nuraghi Karmis. This blends soothingly silky textures with vividly ripe orchard fruits and juicy acidity to create contrasts on the palate. It finishes wonderfully fresh. A citrus and salty flourish calls the taster back to the glass for more." Vinous

"White peaches, chopped apples and pears on the nose. Soft and peachy with a medium body and flavourful character of ripe stone fruit." James Suckling

The name Mamaioa (ladybird) stands for happiness and, in this case, unspoilt nature. The vines from which the grapes for this cheerful and very flavoursome red come are cultivated according to strict organic principles on loamy limestone soils. Ruby red in colour with violet reflections. Fruity, fresh bouquet of red fruits and meadow herbs. Soft, juicy and precise on the palate. Its fine liquorice note and well-balanced tannins make it an ideal accompaniment to white meat and poultry dishes. SUPERIORE.DE

Unfiltered and without added sulphites!

Multi-layered bouquet of dark fruits, liquorice, mint, minerals and sweet spices. Exquisite and irresistible the taste of this balsamic Cannonau. Inu is a sublime, elegant, very refined wine. SUPERIORE.DE

"Plum stones, white pepper, walnuts and grilled herbs on the nose. Medium-bodied, lightly spicy and tight, with fine tannins. Drink or hold." James Suckling

This masterful Vernaccia matures for 4 years in small Caratello barrels, whose natural shrinkage is never topped up so that the yeast flora, which is very characteristic of this Vernaccia, forms on the surface and not only produces the characteristic flavours, but also gives it its name.

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

"The 2019 Vernaccia di Oristano Flor bursts from the glass, a deep golden-yellow color. A rich bouquet blends dried apricots and peaches with hazelnut, almond custard and a savory whiff of crushed oysters. It is nearly glycerol in feel with cooling acidity to balance and waves of ripe pit fruits, complemented by sweet spices and hints of ground ginger. This tapers off long and staining, letting a touch of heat poke through, yet not distracting. A salty sensation lingers, and the mouth is left watering for more." Vinous

"Copper-orange in colour with pronounced floral aromas of dried lemons, olives, brine, walnuts and sourdough. Oily and full-bodied, but with a dry, salty freshness." James Suckling

"An unprecedented and unforgettable Vernaccia, with a production process of great refinement, one of the highlights of island wine. Complex notes of apricot, toasted walnut, orange blossom and orange peel on the nose, with an appealing crispness on the palate." Luca Gardini

The cherry-fruity Nieddera interpretation by Paolo Contini shows itself in a strong ruby red and with the typical aroma of ripe plum and black cherry. Barrile is a splendid wine in Riserva quality and of great richness, soft and warm, yet fresh, structured with a sweet wood spice and an impressive final. SUPERIORE.DE

"A rich and dense red with aromas of walnuts, olives, coffee and mushrooms. Full-bodied, toasty and flavorful, with firm yet integrated tannins. Meaty and intense." James Suckling

Vernaccia di Oristano Antico Gregori Riserva was not only named dessert wine of the year in Gambero Rosso 2021, but was also given a vintage for the first time in this edition. Since this year it was possible to fill a little more than in other years, this year they did without the normally undertaken assemblage of the best vintages of the last century. Nevertheless, or precisely because of this, it became a breathtaking wine that leaves nothing to be desired in terms of intensity, ripeness and depth! SUPERIORE.DE

Vernaccia di Oristano Antico Gregori Riserva was not only named dessert wine of the year in Gambero Rosso 2021 (1976 vintage), but was also bottled in this 1979 vintage edition. As it was possible to bottle a little more this year than in other years, the usual assemblage of the best vintages of the last century was dispensed with this year. Nonetheless, or perhaps precisely because of this, it is, as always, a breathtaking wine that leaves nothing to be desired in terms of intensity, maturity and depth! SUPERIORE.DE

"Lots of nutty undertones with dried fruit, chocolate and aged orange peel aromas and flavors. Hints of dried mushrooms and a touch of volatility, just enough to enhance its character and add some brightness and tension to the dry and refined palate. Characterful and long. Impressive condition." James Suckling

"A unique Vernaccia di Oristano from a winery that has written its own history. A refined, everlasting method that starts from a base vintage and includes lots that are a hundred years old. Apricot in syrup, almond, turmeric and ginger on the nose. The flavour is salty, fruity, spicy and restrained." Luca Gardini

The cherry-fruity Nieddera interpretation by Paolo Contini shows itself in a strong ruby red and with the typical aroma of ripe plum and black cherry. Barrile is a splendid wine in Riserva quality and of great richness, soft and warm, yet fresh, structured with a sweet wood spice and an impressive final. SUPERIORE.DE

"A rich and dense red with aromas of walnuts, olives, coffee and mushrooms. Full-bodied, toasty and flavorful, with firm yet integrated tannins. Meaty and intense." James Suckling