Masari

Clean and refined white wine (Riesling & Durella) from volcanic soils with aromas of ripe yellow grapefruit, melon and a hint of wet straw. Medium-bodied with a silky texture that becomes slightly phenolic towards the end. A note of bitter lemon on the finish is exciting. Lots of crisp flavour, good freshness and length. SUPERIORE.DE

"This shows ripe stone fruit with hints of dried herbs and dried flowers. Perfumed and layered with medium body and fresh, tangy acidity. At the same time it has a polished and round texture that turns to a soft, flavorful finish." James Suckling

Lively ruby red. Complex bouquet of dried cherry, small red berries, fresh eucalyptus, pepper and terracotta. Dry on the palate, very straightforward, pretty elegance on the mid palate, nice herbaceous fruit, then some tangy acidity and a well-proportioned tannin, resulting in a crisp and very interesting overall impression. SUPERIORE.DE

"An even split of cab and merlot. There is a clear sense that the tannin management here is one of assiduous attention to detail, so finely grained are they, promoting a mid-weighted, easy drinking opus. Redcurrant, sassafras, mint and garden herb, splayed to consummate poise, sappy length and effortless drinkability. A really delicious, everyday sort of guzzler. Lovely stuff!" James Suckling

Typical Italian Pinot Noir with a fresh bouquet of red and dark cherry, blackcurrant and notes of flowers and basil. Medium-bodied and silky smooth with a firm core of fresh fruit, finely knit tannins and noticeable minerality in the appealing finish. Very elegant and juicy at the same time. SUPERIORE.DE

The Durella grapes for this spumante, produced according to the Champagne method, come from volcanic soils of the Agno Valley. Brilliant, pale straw yellow with fine, persistent perlage. In the nose, salty-fruity notes of citrus fruits and quince. On the palate, punchy and mouth-filling, lively with striking acidity and a beautiful, bone-dry finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"A high acid variety, boasting optimal ripeness for such a creamy, bumptious, zero-dosed sparkling expression. Very good, too. Custard apple and lemon blossom accents are pushed to good length by a persistent bead and juicy acidity." James Suckling

Masari's flagship presents itself in deep, dense garnet red. Ripe blackberry and cassis on the nose, underpinned by bitter cocoa and ripe cherries, light leather spice and liquorice. Full and balanced on the palate, spreads slowly but multilayered over the tongue, then convinces with beautiful and lasting pressure, long, salty and simply beautiful. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling, rich ruby with a fine garnet shimmer. Intense nose with fine spices, cardamom and bay leaf, then rich blackberry, plum, cedar in the background. Hearty and gripping on the palate, unfolds with grippy tannin, salty, firm pressure on the final." Falstaff