Inama

Bright straw yellow with greenish reflections. Lively bouquet of crisp pineapple and white peach, with components of camomile, elderberry and a fine spiciness. In the mouth, crisp and with cool, present fruit, light-footed and straightforward, spans an interesting arc, very full-bodied and multi-layered, ends with a juicy, mineral finish and a discreet almond note. SUPERIORE.DE

"A lavish bouquet of Provencal herbs greets your nose. It really is like walking around a street market in Nice. Other nuances are apple and mineral-based. Medium-to full-bodied with intense balance of perfumed, saline minerals and persistent fruit that gives a tasty finish. The interest never flags here." James Suckling

Strong, bright straw yellow. Characterful, youthful and rich bouquet of dried nectarines, peach, yellow apple, mint and a fresh hint of almonds. The depth of its texture contrasts perfectly with the zesty acids, minerals and notes of sour apples, but always retains a sense of balanced ripeness. The finish is long and structured and seems to slowly melt on the palate, leaving behind savoury spices and a fine tannin. It already has a lot to offer, but should age a little more in the bottle for more structure and elegance. Beautiful vertical Garganega interpretation from a small single vineyard in the Carbonare area. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense floral and mineral character to this with notes of ripe pineapple on the nose that grow in intensity on the medium-to full-bodied palate, before giving way to a long and tight, almond-milk and mineral finish. I like the progression through this." James Suckling

Foscarino from vines over 40 years old is aged for 12 months on the fine lees in used barrique barrels and stainless steel and is probably one of the most complex Soave Classico we have ever had in the glass. Bright straw yellow with golden reflections. Elegant, inviting bouquet of light honey, dried citrus fruit, exotic flowers and a hint of ginger. Juicy and straightforward on the palate of layered stone fruit, taut with precision and piquant acidity, all proportions are right here in an impressive way. Complex and multi-layered, it reveals new impressions with each glass and increasing aeration and ends in a salty finish, very exciting! SUPERIORE.DE

"The nose is quite reserved, showing some melon, pear and lavender. Then, on the palate, the expansion starts on a base of silky almond cream and builds up slowly and steadily through the long, long finish. Aftertaste of lemon cream. Never ebullient, but medium-bodied, layered and silky, this is quiet refinement flexing its muscles. Total balance. Beautifully done. All in place. Best ever." James Suckling

1997 saw the birth of Bradisismo, named after the geological event that led to the formation of the Colli Berici. It is a successful symbiosis of the intense, concentrated aroma of ripe cherries of Cabernet Sauvignon and the lively, spicy notes of Carmenere. With its bouquet of small dark berries, spices, pepper and chocolate, it is a wonderfully affordable alternative to the big Bordeaux blends or Supertuscans. Velvety texture on the palate, with a seamless mix of dark fruits, cherries, floral notes and fine tannins gliding across the palate. Deep, long finish and very good ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright garnet red with a dark core. Revealing aroma of cassis, pickled wild berries and mint, dark chocolate and pink pepper. Builds up in many layers, shows precise fruit core, animatingly interwoven, shows backbone and tension, persistent with fine saltiness in the finish, drinks very well." Falstaff

"Intense, fruity cab with currants and dried herbs. Medium-to full-bodied with tight, firm tannins and a slightly hard finish for now. But the fruit lingers to the end. This needs a couple of years to settle in." James Suckling

The clay content in the forest soils of this incredible, almost untouched area around Oratorio di San Lorenzo gives the wine a unique note. Rich red with blue-violet reflections. Intense on the nose with notes of medicinal herbs, ripe red berries, blood orange, pepper and spices. Then very precise and clear on the palate with dark fruits, a delicious spiciness and tannins that are still firm when young. Already seductive today and then elegant and silky with increasing bottle maturity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Shimmering ruby red with violet reflections. Opens on wild thyme, red pepper and tarragon, paired with black currant and orange zest. Juicy on the palate, full-bodied, densely meshed, compact at the core, impresses with elegant herbal spice and lovely depth, goes into the long finish with vigour, great interpretation." Falstaff

"New-generation wine! Less new oak, and a red wine but no longer from white winemakers as Inama themselves describe it. To achieve that they hired French consultant Derenoncourt. Impenetrable dark ruby. Oak-styled nose with tight, dark fruit. The palate shows great depth, bitter-sweet tannins and a shimmer of oak. Very polished and suave and, there is no other way of putting it, very French." Jancis Robinson

"The 2017 Carménère Carminium is dark and brooding in its youthful state, with an alluring display of crushed blackberries, sage, chalk dust, white pepper and a cooling hint of mint. Deeply textural, yet also surprisingly lifted and spry, it casts staining red and purple-tinged berries across a core of saline minerals and zesty acids, as saturating tannin mounts toward the close. There are unseen depths here, as layer after layer of primary fruit nearly masks the wine’s structural heft, tapering off classically dry with violet florals and rich savory spice. The 2017 is only the third vintage of the single-vineyard Carminium, a Carménère that’s packed full of cool-climate varietal character. If this showing is any indicator of the source’s potential, then I’ll be sure to keep my eyes peeled for future vintages." Vinous

Inama's new Garganega flagship is named after the wide terraces with rows of old Garganega vines raised in beads on Monte Foscarino. In 2019, thanks to the optimal exposure and careful management, a selection of the best grapes was reserved for I Palchi, which from now on will only be released in the best years in highly manageable quantities. This debut vintage is the archetype of a Soave Classico from volcanic soils and a more than successful, independent interpretation of the Garganega grape.

Deep, rich straw yellow. Delicate, highly elegant nose of white flowers, stone fruits, meadow herbs, rounded off by a beautiful spiciness and some flint. On the palate, full-bodied, with a firm creaminess, dense, ripe fruit and complex, mineral components. A dream in velvet and silk, carried by a well-proportioned acidity and with an impressive final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, golden straw yellow. In the nose of nut butter, yellow peach, pineapple, also slightly of sea salt and meadow herbs, noble, very well integrated wood. Balanced on the palate with a gentle creaminess, stretches elegantly over the tongue, with a compact fruit core and salty minerality, elegant and long." Falstaff

"There's incredible mineral presence here, from the nose right through to the finish. A aromatic mix of flint, tufo and wet-stone aromas, as well as heather and floral notes. Then, the palate finally introduces ripe peach and pineapple to this mineral carnival. Full-bodied, super-silky and almost syrupy texture with dense, ripe fruit and light phenolics. The long finish mixes stone-fruit and enough acidity to handle the same, huge bundle of rich, silky minerals. This is a special old-vine selection from the historic, volcanic Monte Foscarino vineyards. Quite unique in the Soave context, and showcasing one of the appellation's top vineyard sites. Fermentation in a mix of barrel and oak cask. First vintage." James Suckling

1997 saw the birth of Bradisismo, named after the geological event that led to the formation of the Colli Berici. It is a successful symbiosis of the intense, concentrated aroma of ripe cherries of Cabernet Sauvignon and the lively, spicy notes of Carmenere. With its bouquet of small dark berries, spices, pepper and chocolate, it is a wonderfully affordable alternative to the big Bordeaux blends or Supertuscans. Strong, powerful red with good proportions. Dense aromas of ripe plums, blackberries and dried cherries define its compelling personality. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep black/purple. Cedar oak, baked stones, ripe black fruit and flint. Rich black fruit holds the firm, slightly grainy tannins. Spicy mid palate and finish. Distinctive and food-friendly." Jancis Robinson

"A pronounced nose that beguiles you with its notes of cherry compote, darkly spiced licorice, tar, light vanilla and blackcurrants. Trim and foursquare on the palate, due to the firmness and vivacity of the tannins, but generous and endearing. Medium to full body and a velvety finish." James Suckling