Zýmè

Brilliant, bright ruby red. On the nose, lots of sour cherry, notes of violets and a youthful, powerful expression. With its freshness and juiciness, it is the archetype of the appellation and a Valpolicella in purezza. With all its drinkability, it has a lot of personality and leaves a very likeable impression. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2020 Valpolicella Reverie is wickedly fresh and spicy with peppery rose and strawberry fruit. There are unexpected depths here, yet the expression remains energetic, with tart wild berries and saline-minerals that form toward the close. This goes down far too easily and leaves the palate feeling crisp and clean, as the 2020 tapers off with medium length. Such a fun and open expression." Vinous

"Aromas and flavors of cherries and berries. Medium-bodied with a tight, fruity palate and a fresh finish." James Suckling

At Zýmē there are no set rules, only the pursuit of experimentation to offer a unique and honest experience that also conveys the character of each vintage. Il Bianco From Black to White (sealed with a glass cork) opens with a golden colour and a whitish sheen typical of grapes that have no skin contact. The predominant grape variety is Rondinella Bianca, a mutation discovered only by chance in the vineyards of Zýmē and unique in Italy.

On the fresh bouquet, aromas of citrus, honeydew melon, star jasmine and sour grapefruit. On the palate idiosyncratically different, but silky and very tasty with medium body, while ripe apples and nectarines are stimulated by juicy acids and a hint of green citrus. The tension increases with each successive glass, a slightly tropical note is added in the final, together with salty minerals and lingering spiciness, From Black to White also clearly expresses its deserved place in Celestino Gaspari's exceptional portfolio, for it is a white gem full of character and purity! SUPERIORE.DE

"This is the result of a white wine made in a profoundly red-wine region, a blend of 60% Rondinella Bianca, 15% Gold Traminer, 15% Kerner and 10% Incrocio Manzoni. The Zýmè 2019 Il Bianco From Black To White opens to a light golden color with a whitish shine that is typical of grapes that see no skin contact. It allows easy aromas of citrus, honeydew melon, star jasmine and sour grapefruit. There are also some bitter tones of almond or pine nut that add vertical intensity to this quirky white wine." Robert Parker

"Masses of ripe peaches, melon and sweet florals waft up from the spicy and exotic 2019 Il Bianco From Black to White. This is silky, pure and wonderfully fresh with lime-tinged fruits and confectionery spices. It tapers off with medium length, slightly tropical and teeming with minerality. The 2019 is a beautifully expressive and lifted vintage of From Black to White." Vinous

Dark ruby red. The bouquet gives a furious hint of what this opulent long-distance runner is capable of: full heart of cherry fruit, blue flowers, damp forest floor, noble spice and a well-dosed use of wood impressively alternate. Just as complex and multi-layered on the nose, the wine goes on to show beguiling wild berries, precisely polished tannins and an extraordinarily elegant long final. Wow! SUPERIORE.DE

"Crushed berries and a layer of mahogany on the nose. Full-to medium-bodied with a very refined, polished feel and intense flavor. Firm tannins push the length. Very solid, but exuding finesse." James Suckling

"The 2018 Valpolicella Classico Superiore seduces with a dusting of confectionery spice and sweet smoke complementing its bright cherry profile. This is juicy and round with vivid ripe red berries and minty herbs, along with violet and lavender florals. The finish is long and staining with round tannins that linger. For all of its sweet spice, the Valpolicella Classico Superiore is matured entirely in large Slavonian oak - what you smell is fruit." Vinous

Kairós is the "little Harlequin" in terms of grape variety composition and is always produced in the years when its big brother is not. This is truly not a flaw, as it is an incredibly fleshy and juicy wine with an impenetrable, dark appearance, with its comparatively attractive price and above all its blend of four white and eleven red grape varieties. The bouquet is equally charged, almost voltaic, with rich layers of dark fruit that remain surprisingly airy and fresh despite the considerable weight and concentration. This is a wine of extremes, but there is no doubting its maddening drinking pleasure and the harmony it offers to the senses. One should be in the right mood, however, because only then does the eclectic Kairós blend offer an exhilarating and incomparable experience with guaranteed memory value. SUPERIORE.DE

Celestino Gaspari is considered the successor to Giuseppe Quintarelli, having worked there for many years as cellar master. His vintage Amarone shines in an intense ruby with garnet glints. The full bouquet has aromas of dark chocolate, prunes, black cherries and cloves. Complex and full-bodied on the palate, very juicy fruit, cherries, plums flanked by a gentle tannin. It offers an impressive multidimensionality and great richness that is evenly distributed across all the senses - regardless of whether it is drunk young after a few hours of decanting, or whether it achieves further bottle maturity with good ageing over many years. SUPERIORE.DE

Very deep with exotic spices and dried black cherries. More savoury than sweet on the palate, salty minerals, sour citrus and a touch of juicy acidity mingle with robust and dark red fruits. Finishes long and leaves an autumnal aromatic carpet of spices and a hint of vanillin oak, always fresh and never too broad. In its balance and beguiling nature, it has an almost dangerous drinkability that is likely to lead to emptying the bottle far too quickly ... SUPERIORE.DE

"Elegant, dark ruby with violet hints. In the nose of fresh brown bread, then of pickled cherries, plums, also floral of roses and lilac, blackberry syrup in the aftertaste. On the palate with slightly noticeable wood and a bitter undertone, spicy, dense without being ponderous, lingers for a long time." Falstaff

La Mattonara Riserva is a massive wine with wonderful exaggerations of ripe fruit, oak spice, dark aromas and dense texture. Sparkling, intense ruby garnet. Deep and complex on the nose, very clear and intense, fresh cherry juice, some fresh plum, nuances of coriander seeds behind. La Mattonara does an impressive peacock wheel on the palate, its diverse aromas from ripe dark cherries to cranberries and spicy components are not only very well integrated, but also perfectly framed in a fine-meshed tannin. Dark, brooding and spicy in character, the Appassito fruit is impeccably balanced, everything comes through beautifully here. It will more than delight Amarone fans and other lovers of great wines, if they will not be put off by its price or its 16 %vol. alcohol. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dense, sparkling ruby, light garnet rim. Multi-layered and concentrated in the nose, initially showing slightly spicy-resinous notes, of wild blueberries, some smoke and liquorice, then lots of prune, balsamic. Substantial and dense in attack and course, lots of grippy tannin, embedded in beautiful melting, will come together splendidly." Falstaff

Are you ready for what is probably Italy's most extraordinary red wine, made from Garganega, Trebbiano Toscano, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Teroldego, Croatina, Oseleta, Sangiovese and Marzemino?

Harlequin - vinified only in the very best vintages - is an oversized and ultra-modern wine that is a true blockbuster with its aromas, intensity and power. Sit back and let this wine take you on a long journey over black midnight fruits, exotic spices, toast and tar. You can't identify the individual grape varieties, but that's not the point of this production. Instead, he focuses on the boldest and most memorable aspects of each grape - flavour, texture and power - and fuses them into a whole that is then multiplied by a factor of 10. It's an experience that eclipses everything from the first glass to the last. SUPERIORE.DE

"An incredibly pretty yet deep mix of dusty rose, cherry and crushed stone lifts from the 2015 Harlequin. Suave and seductive, this flows across the palate like crushed velvet, while blending medicinal blackberry and balsam spice. With time, mineral depths come to the fore, as well as a burst of sour citrus that adds verve. The 2015 lingers incredibly long, remaining spicy throughout, and with a coating of fine tannins that frame the expression quite well. This is a super-sexy yet harmonious Harlequin that will only require a short stay in the cellar to show its best." Vinous

La Mattonara Riserva is a massive wine with wonderful exaggerations of ripe fruit, oak spice, dark aromas and dense texture. Sparkling, intense ruby garnet. Deep and complex on the nose, very clear and intense, fresh cherry juice, some fresh plum, nuances of coriander seeds behind. La Mattonara does an impressive peacock wheel on the palate, its diverse aromas from ripe dark cherries to cranberries and spicy components are not only very well integrated, but also perfectly framed in a fine-meshed tannin. Dark, brooding and spicy in character, the Appassito fruit is impeccably balanced, everything comes through beautifully here. It will more than delight Amarone fans and other lovers of great wines, if they will not be put off by its price or its 16 %vol. alcohol. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dense, sparkling ruby, light garnet rim. Multi-layered and concentrated in the nose, initially showing slightly spicy-resinous notes, of wild blueberries, some smoke and liquorice, then lots of prune, balsamic. Substantial and dense in attack and course, lots of grippy tannin, embedded in beautiful melting, will come together splendidly." Falstaff