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Klassischer Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, betont frisch und nicht zu schwer. Kleine rote Beeren und Gewürze in der Nase, harmonisch und rund im Geschmack. Tolles Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aromas of blackcurrants, blackberries, cloves, sandalwood and seashells. Ash and smoked meat, too. It’s medium-to full-bodied with smooth tannins. Some smoky minerality on the finish. Rich, juicy nature to this." James Suckling

Soave Monte Carbonare ist ein wunderschön reicher und mineralischer Weißwein. Komplexe Aromen von Aprikosen und Orange, strukturiert, expansiv und großzügig der Geschmack. Gutes Reifepotenzial und höchst trinkig! SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2018 Soave Classico Monte Carbonare is floral yet rich, with notes of dried apricots and nectarine giving way to dusty potpourri and savory spices. There’s a weightiness here that grabs your attention, balanced by saline minerals, as ripe orchard fruits and a hint of young mango develop toward the close. This is like biting into a Granny Smith apple, as it closes off clean and mouthwatering, with a subtle twang of sour citrus that lingers on." Vinous

"Beautiful, glistening yellow-gold color, then enticing aromas of ripe lemons and baked apples with hints of peaches, flowers and wet stones. Tinge of fresh ginger, too. Round and silky palate that's full of bright flavor. Long, intense finish. Super Soave." James Suckling

Apulischer Spitzenwein von 60 bis 70 Jahre alten Reben! Zinfandel Sinfarosa Terra Nera offeriert zu einem Bouquet von überreifen Früchten und Tabak einen bestechend frischen, zugleich aber auch dichten Geschmack mit lieblichem Tannin und guter Ausdauer. SUPERIORE.DE

"Good full red. Aromas of blueberry, black cherry, steel shavings and blood orange. A creamy-sweet fruit bomb but not at all over the top, offering a remarkably light touch to its flavors of red fruit and herbs. Finishes with a fine dusting of tannins and a nicely persistent savory character." Vinous

Vecchie Vigne von über 40-jährigem Weinberg duftet verführerisch zitrusfruchtig. Am Gaumen eine lebendige Mineralik und ein leichter Anishauch. Der schier überbordende Geschmack ist von sagenhafter Eleganz und Länge. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aromas of green apple, waxed lemon and fresh herbs. It’s medium-bodied with bright acidity. Fresh and focused with a flavorful, herbed and mineral finish." James Suckling

"Made with organic fruit, the Umani Ronchi 2018 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore Vecchie Vigne is a very special wine that gives us a pure and transparent view onto the Verdicchio grape from old vines. The wine delivers a terrific sense of purity and depth, and it also hints at some of the compelling complexity that can be achieved when Verdicchio gets a little bit of age. Aromas of ripe peach, lemon drop and candied fruit make subtle appearances, and the wine continues with fresh fruit, light spice and crushed stone. Try it with the local seafood stew, brodetto marchigiano. This steady and beautifully intense wine is one I am happy to recommend, especially for enthusiasts of Italian whites." Robert Parker

Tiefdunkle Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva mit einem betörenden Duft nach dunkelroten Kirschen und Beerenfrüchten, dazu erdige Noten, Teer, Gewürze und Lakritze. "Ein Maul voll Wein" in einem unglaublich ansprechenden Stil. Spelt besitzt eine bemerkenswerte Konzentration und hervorragende Länge. SUPERIORE.DE

"Helles, leuchtendes Rubingranat. In der Nase nach reifen Waldbeeren und Himbeeren, elegante Frucht, zarte Würze, im Nachhall nach Brotkruste und hellem Leder. Saftig und klar am Gaumen, breitet sich elegant aus, knackige Frucht mit eng gewobenem Tannin, wirkt sehr jung, im Nachhall abermals saftig und leicht salzig, gutes und sicheres Reifepotenzial." Falstaff

"Moderately saturated ruby. Ink, smoke, plum and red berries dominate the inviting nose. Then youthfully chewy but fine-grained, boasting long, clean, savory flavors that bring the aromas to mind. This strapping Montepulciano is relatively light on its feet." Vinous

"Bright lemons and oranges highlight raspberry and strawberry overtones. The medium-bodied palate is finely wound up in tightly buttoned tannins and driven along by vertical acidity and umami undertones." James Suckling

Kräftiges Rubinrot, wie von einem guten traditionell und biologisch erzeugten Wein erwartet. Ein wunderbares, elegantes und intensives Duftspektrum zwischen Sauerkirsche und Muskatnuss. Am Gaumen schön ausgewogen und mit jeder Menge jugendlicher Frische im lang anhaltenden Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Leuchtendes Rubinrot. Offenherzige und einladende Nase mit blumigen Aromen, satte Kirsche, Himbeere, getrocknetes Rosenblatt. Ausgewogener und saftiger Trunk, spannt sich schön über die Zunge, herzhaft und klar, tolle Riserva." Falstaff

"Lustrous mid ruby. Lifted cherry with minerally, saline notes and hints of crushed shells. Transparent, medium-bodied palate with fine yet gripping tannins. Fluid, sour-cherry fruit on the finish. Still embryonic, and with lots of potential." Jancis Robinson

"The 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva Badia a Coltibuono is a very pretty wine with lovely aromatic nuance and plenty of character to match its mid-weight personality. Crushed flowers, mint, lavender, spice and black cherry are all finely knit in this attractive, mid-weight Riserva. Fresh and energetic, the 2016 will drink nicely for many years to come." Vinous

"This is firmly placed in red-fruit territory with frozen strawberries, dried red cherries and fresh herbs. Round and juicy on the medium-to full-bodied palate and succulent on the finish." James Suckling

"Badia a Coltibuono traces its history back to the 11th century when Vallombrosian monks founded the abbey and started planting the area's first vineyards. The Stucchi Prinetti family who now own the property have bottles of Riserva dating back to 1937. Rounded out with a dollop of Canaiolo Nero, Ciliegiolo and Colorino, it is uncluttered by oak nuances. Accented by strawberry, juniper and tarragon, it glides smoothly across the palate with tame, chalky tannins and dusty black cherry on the finish. Accessible now, this has in bones to age gracefully over the next decade. I always appreciate the steadfast, recognisable personality of Coltibuono's elegant Riserva." Decanter

"Showing beautiful results in an excellent vintage, the 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva is a graceful and elegantly tempered red wine. It makes good on all the basic promises of traditional Sangiovese: the complexity and elegance of the grape and that fresh acidity. It opens to a mid-weight style, making this a perfect wine for roast chicken and roast potatoes. Pretty mineral notes appear on the close, and the tannin is beautifully integrated." Robert Parker

Leuchtend rubinrot. Im Duft dominieren rote und schwarze Beeren-Aromen. Mit etwas Luft immer deutlicher Kirschen und Weichseln und etwas Würziges, das man nicht sofort zuordnen kann. Irgendwie frisch und doch mediterran, aber nicht wie Chianti oder Brunello. Ist es das bisschen Syrah? Oder doch dieses einzigartige Terroir? Wo auch immer diese Würze herkommt, in Kombination mit dieser ausgeprägten Frucht riecht es einfach herrlich. Am Gaumen dann vollmundig, sehr saftig und wieder diese einzigartige Kombination aus Frucht und Würze, die den Wein einfach spannend und besonders macht. Saftig, fein strukturiert, perfekt balanciert, mit Charakter und animierendem Säure-Biss. SUPERIORE.DE

"Leuchtend-sattes Rubin. Sehr würzige, dunkelfruchtige Nase nach reifen Amarenakirschen, reifen Zwetschken, satten Waldbeeren, etwas schwarzer Trüffel, im Nachhall nach Unterholz. Am Gaumen ebenfalls würzig, sehr herzhaft mit engem Tannin, geschliffen, breitet sich toll über die Zunge, mit Druck, satt im Finale." Falstaff

Benantis neuer Roter stammt zu 100% aus der Lage (Contrada) Monte Serra und von ca. 12 Jahre alten Nerello-Mascalese-Reben. Die Maximalproduktion per anno beträgt gerade einmal 6.000 Flaschen. Er begeistert mit seinem lebendigen Geschmack, enormer Energie und grandioser Mineralik und endet in einem wundervoll langen Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Leuchtendes, mitteldichtes Granatrot. Duftet in der Nase nach Kirschen und Rhabarber. Am Gaumen geschmeidiges, feines Tannin, saftige Kirschfrucht." Falstaff

Tasca hat sich frühzeitig am Etna engagiert und das jüngste Ergebnis dieser jahrelangen Erfahrung sind vier neue Einzellagen-Weine des Weingutes Tascante: Contrada Rampante, Pianodario, Sciaranuova und Sciaranuova Vigna Vecchia (V.V.). Die Weine sind filigran und tiefgründig, und trotz ihrer Kraft, Säure und dem straffen Tannin sehr elegant, finessenreich und leichtfüßig am Gaumen. Jede der vier Parzellen bringt eine leicht andere Stilistik und Persönlichkeit in den Wein - bedingt durch die Höhenlage, Bodenbeschaffenheit und Morphologie der historischen Lavaströme. Ein hoher Jahresniederschlag sichert dem Boden alle Wasserreserven, und die Temperaturschwankungen zwischen Tag und Nacht unterstützen die Aromenvielfalt der Trauben und letztendlich das Reifepotenzial.

Die Parzelle Pianodario liegt auf einer durchschnittlichen Höhe von 775 Metern über dem Meeresspiegel zwischen dem Weiler Montelaguardia und Randazzo. Sie umfasst eine Fläche von ca. 8 ha Weinberge. Die Böden sind vulkanischen Ursprungs und bis zu 40.000 Jahre alt. SUPERIORE.DE

"One of three new single-vineyard wines introduced by Tasca's Tascante, the 2016 Etna Rosso Contrada Pianodario comes from the western-most parcel located between Montelaguardia and Randazzo. These are relatively new vines, planted in 2010, in soils representing various lava flows, the oldest in 1646 and the newest in 1981. This is a bright and accessible wine with pretty tones of wild berry and dried pomegranate followed by candied orange and pressed violets. It will no doubt be exciting to follow this wine as those vines get, proverbially speaking, older and wiser. Some 5,000 bottles were made." Robert Parker

Sauvignon Peri stammt von den ältesten Rebstöcken des Anwesens und ist eine sehr klassische, geradezu strenge Interpretation des Sauvignon Bianco. Jahrgang 2017 bietet viel Sortencharakter und ist sehr aromatisch und hat dennoch eine sehr feine Kühle. Grüner Apfel, Birne, Stachelbeere und Gewürze verschmelzen zu einem vielschichtigen und tiefen Abgang. Er ist für uns ein klassischer weißer Meditationswein. SUPERIORE.DE

Ein Wein von purer burgundischer Eleganz und toskanischer Würze, der in seinem langen, kontinuierlichen Verlauf mit schmackhafter Frucht und behutsam extrahiertem Tannin überzeugt. Frisch und großartig unverfälscht im Abgang und mit großem Lagerpotenzial. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aufhellendes Rubingranat. Klare und ansprechende Nase mit Noten nach Granatapfel, Himbeere und etwas Safran. Sehr saftig in Ansatz und Verlauf, zeigt schöne salzige Noten, feinmaschiges Tannin mit weichem Kern, gute Spannung." Falstaff

Ein Wein von purer burgundischer Eleganz und toskanischer Würze, der in seinem langen, kontinuierlichen Verlauf mit schmackhafter Frucht und behutsam extrahiertem Tannin überzeugt. Frisch und großartig unverfälscht im Abgang und mit großem Lagerpotenzial. SUPERIORE.DE

"Glänzendes, ansprechenden Granatrot. Einladende und offene Nase, präsentiert einen bunten Gewürzstrauch mit Noten nach Kardamom und Koriandersamen, dahinter viel reife Himbeere, Brombeere und getrocknete Kirschen. Klar und geradlinig am Gaumen, kommt leichtfüßig, tänzerisch daher, feine gereifte Frucht, viel Himbeere, öffnet sich mit feinmaschigem Tannin, zieht schön durch, im Finale süße Tabaknoten." Falstaff

"A polished and juicy red with plum and berry character, fine tannins and a savory finish. Burgundian texture with Tuscan nature. Love it." James Suckling

Nur in den besten Jahren baut Sabino Loffredo einen winzigen Teil seiner besten Fiano-Trauben aus der Cru-Lage in Toppole Montefredane als Lagen-Weißwein aus. Das Ergebnis heißt dann Cupo, ist quasi handverlesen und ist in Reinheit und Mineralität kaum zu übertreffen. Schlank und rassig im Glas offenbart er eine überwältigende Frische, Noten von Grapefruit und eine subtile Salzigkeit, die man ansonsten nur beim Nachbarn Quintodecimo oder bei den Weißen vom Etna findet. Eine echte Klasse für sich und wir freuen uns, dass wir eine kleine Zuteilung erhalten durften! SUPERIORE.DE

Kirschen und Gewürze im vibrierenden Bouquet, abgerundet mit den Ahnungen von Granit und Menthol. Am Gaumen viel dunkle Frucht, große Geschmeidigkeit, seidene Tannine und bemerkenswerte Balance. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is exotic yet chilled with a red fruit character overlaid with fresh flowers on the nose. Smoky. Medium to full body, firm yet lightly polished. Lovely fruit and subtly refined. Layered. Extremely fine and pretty." James Suckling

"I never have enough praise for the excellent work achieved at Uccelliera. The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino is another proud notch in Andrea Cortonesi's belt. This is a fine and elegant wine that wraps smoothly over the palate. It also has an immediate and accessible personality that means you don't need to wait too long to enjoy it. The wine is redolent of dark fruit, spice, balsam herb, licorice and pressed flowers. You get loads of variety character." Robert Parker

"A mix of sweet cherry and berry fruit and salty licorice and mineral elements mark this savory red, which is firm yet lively, with plenty of energy on the resonant aftertaste. Fine balance overall." Wine Spectator

Hochkarätiger Roter aus überwiegend Cabernet Sauvignon mit unverkennbar toskanischen Wurzeln glänzt mit reifem Fruchtbouquet und Aromen von grüner Paprika, Leder und einem Hauch Kräuterwürze. Solide wirkt der Geschmack, in dem das knackige Tannin hervorragend in die mächtige Struktur eingegliedert ist. Grandioser Genuss, der sich weit ausbreitet und bis in das lange Finale steigert. SUPERIORE.DE

"The violet, blackberry and sandalwood character is impressive. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a fresh and clean finish. Linear and structured." James Suckling

"The 2014 Sammarco is distinctly savory and nervous in this vintage, both reflections of the cool growing season that favored Cabernet Sauvignon over the other varieties in the blend. Sweet tobacco, grilled herbs, red cherry, menthol and dried flowers struggle to fully emerge, as the 2014 remains a touch compact today. Hints of rose petal and mint add a touch of freshness to this mid-weight, yet deeply expressive Sammarco. The 2014 is going to need time to fully emerge, but I expect it will always be a relatively understated Sammarco." VINOUS

"The 2014 Sammarco was bottled in August and will be released in January 2019. The blend is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Sangiovese. At this young stage, the wine already offers an impressive array of complex aromas with dark berry, spice and grilled herb neatly overlapping. Those tones are delivered with perfume-like grace and intensity. This vintage is streamlined and compact in terms of mouthfeel, and those youthful tannins remind us that this wine will award the best results to those who have the patience to wait." Robert Parker

Rubingranatfarben, feine Veilchennote und viele Gewürze im Bouquet. Dicht und kompakt mit straffem Tannin und süßem Fruchtschmelz. Gibt man ihm Zeit, steht dieser Wein (Alter der Reben: 100 Jahre, Produktion: 4.000 Flaschen) am Beginn einer langen, verheißungsvollen Entwicklung. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright dark red. Intensely aromatic nose of superripe red cherry, spices, minerals, balsamic vinegar and broom. Then clean, vibrant and tactile, with polished tannins providing noteworthy backbone on the long youthful, chewy finish. This will need a long time to smoothen out. The G in the wine’s name stands for Guardiola (800 meters asl). First made in 2011, so much later than the other single contrada wines by Franchetti." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

"Fragrant and light red fruit with rather firm tannins. Seems pretty much ready now, but still in cask for the foreseeable future." Jancis Robinson

"Fresh and light- to medium-bodied, this perfumed red offers dried mint, violet and anise accents to the cherry and mandarin orange peel flavors." Wine Spectator

Aufgrund des Klimaverlaufs und der geringen Mengen entschied sich Besitzerin Caroline Pobitzer, keinen Einzellagen-Brunello 2014 zu vinifizieren. Somit bekommt der Montalcino-Liebhaber hier einen Rosso Bassolino ins Glas, der mit Sicherheit zu den besten seines Jahrgangs gehört. Sattes Rubinrot. Betörendes Bouquet nach reifen roten Kirschen, etwas Himbeermarmelade, Veilchen, Zimt und Mineralien. Dicht und üppig im Mund, mit cremigen Aromen von reifer roter Kirsche und Veilchennoten, die von einer harmonischen Säure getragen werden. SUPERIORE.DE

"Here's a bit of breaking news. When I went to the winery to taste this wine, it was geared up to be classified as a Brunello di Montalcino. The idea was to use the best fruit that could be obtained from the Bassolino vineyard in this difficult vintage. Only 3,000 bottles plus a few magnums were made. Just hours after my tasting, I got an email from proprietor Caroline Pobitzer saying that the Brunello I had tasted, would in fact be declassified as Rosso. In effect, the 2014 Rosso di Montalcino Bassolino has the DNA and the pedigree of a Brunello, but the qualities of the vintage make the wine lean on impact and ephemeral in terms of its bouquet. It's all about grace and poise without that distinctive brawn you get in Brunello. But if your palate veers toward the light, elegant and fragile side of the Sangiovese spectrum, you should scoop up as many bottles as possible because this wine speaks directly to those tastes. The wine is beautifully balanced and carefully acidic in all the right spots." Robert Parker

Einzellagen-Barolo Ravera von 40 bis 50 Jahre alten Reben duftet rein und intensiv nach Himbeeren, Erdbeeren und Blüten. Vollmundig und seidig am Gaumen, schöne Frucht, super-feine Tannine und eine wunderbare Länge. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lustrous mid ruby with orange tinges. Beautiful flowery cherry nose that is still a little bit reductive. Balsamic hint and a touch of liquorice. Supple and with savoury minerally impact on the palate. Gorgeous balance between savoury fruit and firm, savoury tannins, like sucking ripe stalks." Jancis Robinson

"The Ravera cru of Novello is quietly growing in prestige and consistency. It is becoming one of the latest additions to an elite list of grand cru sites in the Barolo appellation. That quality is demonstrated in a difficult vintage such as this. The 2014 Barolo Ravera is a tight and polished expression with a glossy and gleaming personality. The fruit is fine-tuned and small in range, but it hits the senses with pinpoint precision. The wine shows the taut tightness of its youth and will flesh out with a few more years of cellar aging." Robert Parker

"Pure cherry and strawberry fruit graces this delicate Barolo. Elements of licorice, tar and mineral add complexity and there is adequate structure. Still, this should be approachable early for the light weight and balance." Wine Spectator

"Cogno's 2014 Barolo Ravera is tense and crystalline in feel, with striking translucence and a level of purity in its flavors and textures that is beguiling. The inner tension in the 2014 is simply alluring. Bright, red-toned fruit, floral overtones and piercing saline underpinnings all come to life in this compelling, deeply expressive Barolo from Elvio Cogno." VINOUS

"The fruit and depth of this wine is very pretty. With brightness and transparency. Plums, and cherries with dried flowers and spices. Medium to full body, bright fruit and acidity. A powerful finish. A fantastic 2014." James Suckling

Palazzo Lana Extrême Riserva ist ein Meisterwerk aus großartigem Jahrgang. Der reinsortige Pinot Nero setzt sich mit einem komplexen Bouquet aus frischer Hefe, Birne und Zitronengras in Szene. Am Gaumen eine helle Frucht, fest, mit lebendiger Säure und herrlich konstanter Perlage. SUPERIORE.DE

"A pure expression of Pinot Noir, the 2008 Franciacorta Riserva Brut Satèn Palazzo Lana opens to a citrusy element that carries through to both the bouquet and the mouthfeel. Candied lemon, apricot, dried herb and a touch of drying mineral add to the wine's smooth integration. This is a rich and sophisticated sparkling wine that is partially aged in wood. Only 9,000 bottles were produced." Robert Parker

"Aromas of bread dough, apple and pear follow through to a full body, round and creamy texture and a flavorful finish. Shows complexity." James Suckling

Dunkles Rubin mit hellem Rand. Im Bouquet dunkelrote Früchte, Zedernholz und zerkleinertes Gestein mit einer feinen Grillwürze. Ein ausgewogener Wein, dem die kühleren Lagen und der leichte Seewind Profil und Kontur zugleich geben. SUPERIORE.DE

"Underbrush, tilled soil, new leather, dried herb and pressed rose aromas slowly unfold in the glass. On the vibrant, linear palate, white pepper and chopped mint notes accent a core of sour cherry and pomegranate. Racy acidity and taut refined tannins give it an elegant structure while a saline note closes the lingering finish. It's still youthfully austere and needs time to fully develop." Wine Enthusiast

"Aromas of smoky meat, dark berry and dried flowers. Full body, chewy tannins and a tight finish. Reserved. Needs two or three years to soften." James Suckling

"The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino walks a very fine line between elegance and finesse. Those may seem like two analogous terms, but this wine teaches you that they are not. The bouquet offers tonic and buoyant tones of wild berry, blueberry, dried herb and licorice. Each is elegant in its own right, but together they form a nuanced and finessed whole. Le Potazzine does very nicely in the hot vintages, but it delivers unexpected surprises (like this wine) in the cooler ones." Robert Parker

"Bright red. Sweet, spicy red cherry, blueberry compote and powdered rocks on the nose are complicated by herbs and ink. Rich, dense and multilayered, but with delightful vibrancy that gives this concentrated beauty’s liqueur-like richness of red and blue fruit flavors a graceful quality. Outstanding sugar-acid-tannin balance contributes to this wine’s many charms on the exhilaratingly long, lively finish. One of the best Brunellos of the 2013 vintage." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

Transluzentes Purpur mit einem frischen, granatroten Rand. Das Bouquet ist ein Potpourri aus getrockneten Früchten, Zartbitter-Schokolade und zarter Nougat-Note. Eröffnet am Gaumen fruchtig-samtig und wird mit seiner Geradlinigkeit samt herrlich eingebundener Säure noch viele Jahre Freude machen. SUPERIORE.DE

"Duftet betörend nach roten Beeren, Trüffeln und Blüten; eleganter Ansatz, die Gerbstoffe jugendlich und doch feinkörnig, vereint Charakter, Frische, große Länge. Kurz: toller Barbaresco, der noch reifen kann." Vinum

"Mid ruby. Serious, savoury nose that is still a little closed. Brooding and still a little compact and firm on the palate, but with a succulent, tightly knit finish with persistent, sandpapery tannins. Very youthful and solidly built." Jancis Robinson

"Plum and cherry fruit is accented by licorice, leather and tar notes in this tightly wound red. The tannins are on the severe side today, yet this finds equilibrium in the end." Wine Spectator

"Delicious, lifted notes of incense and candlewax envelop dried rose petals and cedar. Tannic and structured, full-bodied and powerful, this remains an elegant Barbaresco with a sheen of iridescent acidity and a buffed, polished texture. Drink from 2021." James Suckling

"The 2016 Barbaresco Fausoni is another superb wine in this lineup of 2016 Barbarescos from the Sottimano family. Bright floral and citrus overtones give the 2016 a vibrant, chiseled feel. Sweet red/purplish berry fruit, blood orange, spice, menthol rose petal and lavender are some of the many notes that flesh out in this super-expressive, mid-weight Barbaresco from Sottimano. Aromatically lifted, dense on the palate and also very structured, the 2016 is a very complete Fausoni. The 2016 finishes with tremendous persistence and a classic sense of austerity that is compelling." VINOUS

"The Fausoni zone provides sandy and clay soils, and you get more power here than from the other locations. These vines are 35 to 40 years old, and the 2016 Barbaresco Fausoni lets fly those menthol notes that are so characteristic of this vineyard in Neive. Slightly more balsamic in its aromatic profile than the other Barbarescos, this expression of Nebbiolo, sitting sur lies for two years, shows a very different tannic feel in a wine that offers surprising freshness and purity. Those minty Neive notes, its direct and linear nature, plus the very precise and sharply managed tannins make this cru a winner in my book." Robert Parker

Einzellagen-Barolo Ravera von 40 bis 50 Jahre alten Reben duftet rein und intensiv nach Himbeeren, Erdbeeren und Blüten. Vollmundig und seidig am Gaumen, schöne Frucht, super-feine Tannine und eine wunderbare Länge. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lustrous mid ruby. Like the 2015 Cascina Nuova, but amplified. Great lift and focus of ripe red fruit. Ripe palate with zippy, crunchy red fruit and polished tannins. Very long, satisfying and mouth-filling without being heavy, and with intense, perfumed red fruit building up on the finish." Jancis Robinson

"Soaring aromatics make a strong opening statement in the 2015 Barolo Ravera. Bright, precise and finely sculpted, the Ravera captures all the best the 2015 vintage has to offer. Kirsch, sweet mint, hard candy and expressive floral notes are given an extra kick of inner sweetness from the natural energy of Ravera. There is so much to look forward to as the 2015 develops in bottle. This is a stellar showing" VINOUS

"This is tightly structured and dense, with burly tannins wrapped around cherry, plum, licorice, tar and menthol flavors. It’s difficult to see where this is going today, but the finish is long and will need considerable time to hit its stride." Wine Spectator

"The 2015 Barolo Ravera shows a deep concentration and dark fruit intensity. This warm-vintage Barolo opens with a ripe and soft bouquet that brings out some nice cherry notes with creamy black fruit at the back. The finish is soft and luscious. There is so much fruity succulence here that the wine should stand up to a gamey dish of liver pâté or pasta with wild boar." Robert Parker

"Beautifully pure and seamless Barolo with superb balance. Bright strawberry and floral aromas and attractive sweet spices, leading to a palate with assertive, juicy tannins that carry rich, fresh red-plum and cherry flavor. Power with elegance." James Suckling

"New leather, balsamic herb, rose, truffle and woodland berry aromas take shape in the glass along with a whiff of charcuterie. The focused, savory palate has a great depth of flavor, doling out raspberry compote, cinnamon, crushed mint and a hint of cocoa alongside a backbone of firm tannins and fresh acidity. It still needs time to fully develop." Wine Enthusiast

Glanzklares, kräftiges Rubin, Aromen von Kirsche, roter Johannisbeere, Kakao und Teer. Saftig, würzig und hell, mit fester Säure und strammem Tannin, die ihm Definition und den Aromen Auftrieb geben. Sehr frisch und präzise, anhaltend und glatt. Verfügt über hervorragendes Potenzial. Verkostet man jahrzehntealte Weine aus dem Hause Mastroberardino (zurück bis zum Jhg. 1928) wird klar: Die Weine sind monumental, unsterblich oder zumindest für die Ewigkeit. SUPERIORE.DE

"A dry and aromatic red, with accents of cured tobacco and pencil shavings to the flavors of baked raspberry, licorice snap and tarry smoke. Well-knit and balanced, this is full-bodied, with dense tannins firming the finish. Give this some time in the cellar to shine." Wine Spectator

Calderara Sottana ist ein imposanter Wein: dunkle rote Früchte, Orangenschale und Blumen im Duft. Vollmundig, aber nicht fett am Gaumen. Saftige Frucht, feste engmaschige Tannine. Brillant! SUPERIORE.DE

"Vivid medium dark red. Piercing aromas of red cherry, minerals and soy sauce. The flavors are similar to the aromas, with an underlying element of crushed rock that adds a welcome saline note contributing freshness. Very mineral round and smooth, this is atypically shaped for a Calderara Sottana Etna Rosso. Closes long with hints of orange peel, Mediterranean herbs and minerals. The bright mineral sheen and Burgundy-like aromas and flavors are typical Calderara Sottana, though this strikes me as being just a little softer and rounder than usual." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

"Ripe red cherries, treacle tart, sour plums, and some blueberries frame the nose. Medium body, round tannins and a fruity finish." James Suckling