Wines from Veneto

Dark, intensely sparkling ruby red. On the nose cherries, blackberries, blueberries and spices, rounded off with a nice mineral and balsamic touch. Youthfully cool on the palate, initially even rather purist, it becomes smoother with increasing air intake and reveals its spicy vein. For us, in its unmistakable style of young Bordeaux wines, it is the classic dry companion to grilled or roast dishes. SUPERIORE.DE

Intense dark ruby red colour. Nuanced aroma of red berries, pepper and liquorice. Noticeable but elegant tannins on the palate, beautifully enveloped by the wine's firm body. Excellent persistence with a mineral finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"A distinctive young Cabernet Sauvignon with blackcurrant bush character, medium body and some firm but well-controlled tannin that makes it drinkable now." James Suckling

Allegrini's Aceto di Vino is the result of a careful tasting of a selection of the company's own wines and subsequent refinement in 225l oak barriques over a period of 36 months. Clear pink colour, intense aroma and delicate taste. The acidity is wonderfully harmonious and combines with a spicy note that discreetly reflects the use of wood. SUPERIORE.DE

Ruby red, the bouquet fruity of ripe sour cherries and wild berries, nuances of hay, amaretto and liquorice. Full-bodied and long-lasting taste with aromas of cassis and velvety structure. SUPERIORE.DE

"Generous black cherry aromas swirl in the glass with layers of sweet and savory spice, pepper and sweet tobacco. The palate is forward with juicy ripe red berries and blackberries wrapped in sweet oak spices and fine-grained tannins." Wine Enthusiast

"Inviting nose of almost candied red cherries, berries and a hint of cherry liqueur chocolate. Full and intense, the cocoa-like note coats the very fine tannins and seems to colour the fruit more and more as the palate progresses. Pleasant, slightly abrasive, almost dusty feel on the finish." James Suckling

Maculans Rosato Costadolio is a single varietal Merlot. Attractive floral fruit scent, softly textured and very approachable on the palate. A round, fresh wine for many occasions. SUPERIORE.DE

Santa Cristina Chardonnay smells of a colourful bouquet of aromas of dried quince, lemon, almond and minerals. The interesting taste is well balanced and harmonious. A delicious wine with great drinkability. SUPERIORE.DE

With the Lugana San Benedetto, Zenato shows anew every year how delicious the white wines from Lake Garda can be. Crisp apples, pears, flowers and spices are just some of the notes that flow from this graceful, very pleasing white wine. The flavour is spicy, full and harmonious and the vibrant acidity blends freshly and well-balanced into the overall picture. SUPERIORE.DE

The combination of Friulano (called Tai in Veneto) and Sauvignon Bianco makes Bidibi a delicious white wine full of character with rather moderate acidity. Delicately scented with citrus fruits, fresh, fruity and animating on the palate with a discreet mineral structure that adds a summery lightness to the wine's fullness and creaminess. SUPERIORE.DE

"I am particularly attached to this wine, which is named after the border collie that lived with us for fifteen years. Otto is the youngest wine we have, fresh and ready to drink. A wine you should always have in your cellar." Graziano Prà

Pale straw yellow in colour. Delicate bouquet of white flowers, spices, lime and green apple. On the palate, the intensity of the green citrus fruits unfolds together with a deep, salty minerality. A balanced inner sweetness lends the whole a fantastic harmony. Otto finishes long with traces of candied lime, and its fresh tension offers plenty of drinking pleasure. SUPERIORE.DE

Elegant bouquet of white fruits, flowers and yeast notes. The full, multi-layered aroma of white stone fruit and the fine, long-lasting perlage inspire to the last sip! SUPERIORE.DE

Dark shining ruby garnet. In the nose elegant spice of cloves, pepper, then ripe Amarena cherries and some violets. Opens very soft and creamy on the palate, polished tannins, pleasant and uncomplicated on the tongue, juicy and slightly salty on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aromas of nutty red fruit and vanilla follow through to a medium-bodied palate with some very fine-grained tannins that are sinking below the surface nicely. Bright, almost steely finish. Still needs another year to show its best." James Suckling

"The 2020 Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso Monti Garbi is wickedly spice and intense, opening with a whiff of crushed ashen stone and smokey black cherries. Its textures are silky and pure, with a savory mix of sour wild berries and salty mineral tones. This finishes with tremendous length yet energetic, leaving black currant and mocha hints to linger." Vinous

San Vincenzo with its nuances of fine herbs, which combine with the aromas of peach and almonds, conquers the palate with a firm, optimally structured, fresh flavour. It finishes long and full of character. And last but not least, the San Vincenzo impresses with its favourable price! SUPERIORE.DE

"Garganega (the grape native to this region) plus a blend of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc creates a heady and enticing nose that is loaded with mixed citrus notes, nectarine, wild herbs and a flinty minerality. The palate plays both to richness with ripe stone fruits at the core, but with vibrant acidity hemming it in, while roasted almonds and dried flowers offer a counterweight to the fruit on the finish." Wine Enthusiast

"This is a vineyard that is not only one of the best white wines in the Veneto, but one of the best in Italy. They show even more transparency and brilliance with age. Apricot kernel, cardamom, mango peel and a hint of vanillin cedar from French oak blend in beautifully. The finish is long and pungently mineral, a good sign of maturity in the bottle. A hot vintage that coalesces into a spiral of well-managed reductive tension and ample flares. Drink or cellar." James Suckling

The Valpolicella produced in the Appassimento or Amarone process presents itself with a rich ruby violet. The nose has compact notes of ripe cherries, blackberries, some cloves, elderberries and liquorice, with subtle hints of chocolate in the background. Full and powerful with a lot of melting on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dusty roses, licorice, tart cherries and peppery herbs waft up from the 2019 Valpolicella Superiore Capitel Nicalo'. This is silky in texture, with a flourish of sweet fruit that’s balanced by saline-minerals and savory spice. A hint of sour tangerine citrus adds further depths. It finishes long, staining and structured, with hints of sweet tannin that provide grip. The Capitel Nicalo' is produced using grapes that are dried for three to four weeks prior to refining for one year in large barrels." Vinous

"A juicy red, featuring an herbal overtone, lightly chewy tannins and lots of steeped cherry and raspberry fruit flavors with coffee liqueur and Mandarin orange peel accents. Well-knit and medium-bodied, with a hint of smoke showing on the finish. This calls out for food, a hearty pasta or meat on the grill." Wine Spectator

"This is a classic Valpolicella from a classic estate. This wine has a near perfect balance between fruity and herbal characteristics. A combination of cherry, Mission fig and blueberry aromas and flavors clear the path for the more earth-driven notes of black tea, anise and roasted coffee. The palate is luscious and has bright acidity to freshen the palate after each sip." Wine Enthusiast

"Very pleasant notes of lightly spiced aronia berries and a hint of sous bois, following through to a medium body with lightly firm, well-integrated tannins and a long, bright finish, leaving an aftertaste of cherry dark chocolate. Serious Valpo and delicious." James Suckling

Cornorotto is a fascinating, buoyant and immensely drinkable red made from Marzemino, an autochthonous vine of Veneto related to Refosco and Teroldego. SUPERIORE.DE

This traditional cuvée is already inspiring in its youth. Made from outstanding grapes, you can taste the ripe fruit and richness of the three classic vineyards. Deep ruby-garnet colour with violet reflections. Full bouquet of ripe cherries, some plum, herbs and orange zest. Juicy and complex on the finish, very long finish with a fine salt vein and subtle fruit sweetness. Drinkable! SUPERIORE.DE

"The nose of this fresh Valpolicella is characterised by pretty and superficially fresh floral notes, followed by tangy notes of red berries and a hint of tobacco. On the palate, fresh cherries, mixed herbs and undergrowth - all well balanced - give the wine a lightness and at the same time a complexity that keeps you coming back for more." Wine Enthusiast

"The 2022 Valpolicella Classico wafts up with a sweetly scented bouquet of dusty violets and roses, giving way to confectionary spice and crushed cherries. This is juicy in style, with crisp wild berry fruits and minty herbal tones accelerated by juicy acidity. It finishes long and perfumed, with a coating of gentle tannin that adds lovely punctuation. The 2022 is a beautifully refined Valpolicella." Vinous

This still Muscat, which was conceived as the "little brother" of 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 flavour right through to the finish. Its perfect balance between sweetness and acidity will ennoble any meal. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Dindarello 2022 (Moscato) enchants with a whimsical blend of peach sorbet, kiwi and fresh mint. It's round and smooth with a balanced inner sweetness that complements its candied lime notes, 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

"This wine's tangy acidity serves as a bright, snappy frame for exuberant flavors of tangerine, blood orange, lime blossoms and pink grapefruit granita. Just off-dry and silky, with hints of macadamia nut, tarragon and chalk on the finish." Wine Spectator

"A wonderfully sweet Moscato that offers flavours of ripe melon, delicate candied apple and flowers. Beautifully compact flavours on the medium-bodied palate and just the right balance to prolong the enjoyment." James Suckling

Merlot grapes from a mineral-rich terroir and the style of Conte Loredan Gasparini produce this wine with an unbeatable price/quality ratio. Bright garnet red colour with a slightly lighter rim. Fine bouquet of cassis, cherries, minerals and a tiny hint of vanilla, tobacco and leather. Harmonious and well-balanced on the palate, the tannins are noticeable and yet full of flavour and juice, long final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Light ruby red colour with delicate rim brightening. Fragrant nose, red pepper, ivy, plum behind it. Spicy on the palate, black pepper, fine, well-integrated tannins, refreshing acidity, mouth-watering finish." Falstaff

Since the 2021 vintage, the grapes for this classic from a good house have come exclusively from the hills of the Valpolicella core zone Valpantena: Fresh flowers, sweet red berries, mint and a hint of cinnamon escape the glass. Absolutely delicious and vinous on the palate, the style is exuberant and joyful. This is how fresh and precise Valpolicella can be. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense red with delicate violet reflections. Notes of small red fruits on the nose, followed by hints of cinnamon, black pepper and undergrowth. The taste is equally delicate, fine, fresh and juicy with a medium finish." Falstaff

Brilliant, bright ruby red colour. Wickedly fresh and spicy on the nose with peppery rose and strawberry fruit. With its freshness and juiciness, it is the archetype of the appellation and a deep, energetic Valpolicella in purezza. Despite its drinkability, it has plenty of personality and leaves a very pleasant impression. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, radiant ruby red colour. Crisp fruit on the nose, of fresh red berries and freshly ground pepper, with an inviting vegetal note. Juicy, balanced and crisp on the palate, with a delicate fruit centre and bold playfulness, drinks very well." Falstaff

"A light and fruity young Valpolicella with clean and nicely focused cherry and berry character. Refreshingly crisp." James Suckling

Pure Corvina from the Classico core zone with extraordinary substance and a full flavour of blueberry, blackberry, violet and mint. The juicy, spicy flavour with a beautiful fruity sweetness, dense tannins and fresh acidity makes it a pleasure to drink. Concentrated, complex and very juicy. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso Regolo 2020 is unobtrusive in the glass and exudes nuances of dusty rose, cinnamon and black cherry. It is soft and round, with a fine texture and crisp red and blue fruit flavours. It finishes with a hint of orange and a spicy herbal flavour. Gently grippy tannins linger on." Vinous

"On the nose, the red fruits are characterised by a smoky oak note, which also characterises the medium-bodied palate and the lingering finish. But the fruit is nicely packaged and the tannins are well placed." James Suckling

Guerrieri Rizzardi's Aceto di Amarone is a blend of 10 different vintages of vinegar, decanted from barrel to barrel for 10 years and finally married with the current Amarone vintage. The result is a velvety vinegar with a strong aroma of roasted nuts and spices. SUPERIORE.DE

Pale yellow, crystalline colour. Harmonious aroma of citrus fruits, especially grapefruit. Powerful on the palate, fresh, long lasting and mineral reverberation accompanied by a wonderful almond/pepper note. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow with greenish reflections. Very floral nose, pink grapefruit, elderflower and other herbaceous notes. Mouth-filling, balanced, complex, intense and very dense. Long finish highlighting the contrast between fruity and juicy." Falstaff

"Sweet nuts and lime blossom fill the glass with heady soft clouds of aroma, but the palate has a textural certainty that is anything but soft. The volcanic soils have given the wine a mineral framework, a symmetrical matrix of flint and phenol in which the flesh is deeply embedded. White pears, almond cream, white peach and lime. A hint of finely ground pepper. Fine silvery strands of acidity that thread the whole into a glittering carpet of light. "Sotto voce" splendour now, it will only get more complex, honeyed and exciting in the years to come." Jancis Robinson

"Sun-dried lemon, spiced mandarin and ripe melon on the nose, followed by a generous and intense palate with medium to full body. Almost some hay and candied fruit on the finish, but not in an old-fashioned way. Fresh and bright." James Suckling

"From Ceriani di Colognola ai Colli, historic family estate, 50-year-old vines, from pure Garganega refined in steel only, notes of clementine zest, touches of yellow grapefruit, citrus thyme and hawthorn. Savoury on the palate, citrusy return." Luca Gardini