Gulfi

Valcanzjria ist eine Cuvée aus Chardonnay, Carricante und Albanello. Duftet mit einer feinen frisch-oxidativen Note nach weißen Blumen und Limetten, vollmundig und dabei frisch im Geschmack. Der aufmerksame Verkoster findet die terroirtypischen Spuren des Feuersteins. SUPERIORE.DE

Ein außergewöhnlich charakter- und kraftvoller Cerasuolo di Vittoria zu gleichen Teilen aus Frappato und Nero d'Avola. In der Nase zeigt er ein reines Bouquet von süßen Veilchen, schwarzen Kirschen und Andeutungen von nassem Stein. Er beeindruckt mit seiner seidigen Textur, die den Gaumen mit leuchtend roten und blauen Früchten umhüllt, zusammen mit einer erfrischenden Welle saftiger Säure. Anklänge von Gewürzorangen und inneren Blüten verweilen lange im gut strukturierten, langen Finale. SUPERIORE.DE

Nerojbleo bietet getreu dem Stil des Hauses eine großzügige Ladung reifer Früchte mit Maraschino-Kirsche und Brombeer-Konfitüre im Mittelpunkt. Seine Textur ist dicht, weich und von einer leichten Süße getragen. Ein Saft- und Kraftpaket mit schönem Trinkfluss und eine typische Gulfi-Interpretation der Rebsorte. SUPERIORE.DE

Applaus verdient der Carjcanti von eigenen Rebflächen vom Etna. Gelb, mit grünen Reflexen. An Apfel, Ananas, braune Butter und Zimt erinnert das Bouquet, sehr aromatisch am Gaumen, lang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sweet almond paste, young peaches, hints of flint and smoke waft up from the 2018 Carjcanti. Its soft textures soothe, as a savory display of herbal-tinged orchard fruits and salty minerals washes across the palate. There’s a lovely cut of acidity here as this finishes with youthful tension, revealing hints of hazelnut and inner florals." Vinous

"Lots of dried pineapple and chalky minerals on the nose, following through to a full, round and silky palate. Then, a tight, focused bead of mineral acidity kicks, which could take you by surprise if you're not familiar with this grape. There's a fresh, young feel to this. The journey has just begun." James Suckling

Süße Kirschen, getrocknete Blumen, Lakritze und Gewürze im Bouquet. Auch am Gaumen setzt sich der elegante Stil mit seidigem Tannin und Zurückhaltung in allen Komponenten fort. Ein mittelkräftiger, tänzelnder Roter mit allen "burgundischen" Vorzügen des vulkanischen Terroirs vom Etna. SUPERIORE.DE

"Made with organic fruit, the Gulfi 2016 Etna Rosso Reseca is 100% Nerello Mascalese drawn from a 1.5-hectare vineyard located at a steep 800 meters above sea level on the blackened cone of the volcano. The wine delivers both power and grace, or the two contrasting qualities that define the great wines of Etna. This vintage reveals intact primary intensity and doesn't immediately show the age of this late-release Etna red. Indeed, the classic 2016 vintage is rather timeless in that way. That fresh fruit should carry this wine easily up to the 10-year mark and probably beyond." Robert Parker

"At once fragrant and savory, with sour-cherry and redcurrant fruit, this generous and fresh Etna red has a solid base of healthy tannins that have just softened to the point where it gives a lot of pleasure. Interesting interplay of delicate coffee and mineral at the very satisfying finish. This has many years ahead of it." James Suckling

Dunkle Farbe, schönes Bouquet aus mediterranen Kräutern und balsamischen Noten, reife, fruchtige Schattenmorelle, reich an seidigen Tanninen, der prachtvolle Nero d'Avola-Lagenwein Neromaccarj. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aged for two years in tonneaux, the Gulfi 2017 NeroMàccarj (made with organic fruit) shows rich intensity and lots of aromatic power despite the wine's contained fruit weight. Like other Sicilian reds from the hot and dry 2017 vintage, there is ample sweetness here and plenty of the fleshy, ripe fruit that characterizes this vintage. The NeroMàccarj is Nero d'Avola from a 2.5-hectare site with a mix of calcareous clay soils that allow for even fruit ripening." Robert Parker

"Dark depths of rich black fruit, stone dust, sage, lavender and brown spice make up the bouquet of the 2017 NeroMaccarj. This balances sultry sex appeal with elegance from start to finish. Its textures are silky-smooth, complemented by ripe plums and currants, yet with a building salty tension as acids and minerals mix with hints of sour citrus. It cleans up beautifully through the finale, where framing tannins add a classically dry sensation under an air of violet flowers. Give this enticing Nero d'Avola another year or two of cellaring for the best results." Vinous

"Sweet-berry and cinnamon aromas follow through to a medium body with light yet fine tannins and a bright, fresh finish. From organically grown grapes. Really delicious now, but will improve with age." James Suckling

Nerobafaleffj ist ein sehr ungewöhnlicher Wein für Sizilien. Er bietet eine aromatische Intensität, wie man sie sonst nirgends in Süditalien findet. Das Bouquet ist explosiv mit kräftigen Kirschen, getrockneten Brombeeren, Tabak und Gewürzen. Subtile Anklänge von Zimt und zerdrückter Nelke. Ein exotischer Roter von hoher Konzentration und Kraft mit einem wunderbar komplexen, langen Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2017 NeroBufaleffj offers medium-dark concentration and lots of aromatic intensity that closely reflects the varietal purity of this wine. Black cherry and dried blackberry segue to spice, scorched earth and roasted eggplant. This was a hot vintage, but the wine's fruit definition remains crisp and linear nonetheless. NeroBufaleffj is born on a three-hectare site with a unique mix of black clay, white limestone and reddish sandy soils. These unique conditions shape this wine's special identity. It's a good occasion to crack out a very Sicilian recipe of stuffed pork ribs, or costate di maiale ripiene." Robert Parker

"Ripe berries and hazelnuts on the nose with some mushrooms and dried flowers, as well as cedar and mahogany. Full-bodied with layers of ripe fruit and a sour-cherry element at the finish. Juicy and delicious." James Suckling

"Dark depths of rich black fruit, stone dust, sage, lavender and brown spice make up the bouquet of the 2017 NeroMaccarj. This balances sultry sex appeal with elegance from start to finish. Its textures are silky-smooth, complemented by ripe plums and currants, yet with a building salty tension as acids and minerals mix with hints of sour citrus. It cleans up beautifully through the finale, where framing tannins add a classically dry sensation under an air of violet flowers. Give this enticing Nero d'Avola another year or two of cellaring for the best results." Vinous

Präzise Aromen von reifen roten Kirschen, Feuerstein, Orangenschalen, Lavendel und Veilchen. Im Trunk seidig und saftig, mit einem raffinierten, aber sehr konzentrierten Extrakt, der die Geschmacksknospen fast erdrückt, dabei aber lebendig und keineswegs schwer bleibt und den Aromen von roten Kirschen, Himbeeren, Blumen und Mineralien eine schöne Definition und Auftrieb verleiht. Der Abgang ist sehr tief und lang, mit sehr weichen Tanninen, einem betörenden Duft und extremer Finesse; sehr Barolo-like. Ein wunderschöner, vielschichtiger Wein, der die elegante Seite des Nero d'Avola zeigt, die nur wenige Erzeuger je zu präsentieren vermögen. SUPERIORE.DE

"The organic Gulfi 2017 NeroSanloré is packed dense at its core and offers a very true portrait of the Sicilian grape from a hot vintage. There is a lot of extra ripeness that is delivered amply across the wine's dark fruit flavors and its soft textural richness. Nero d'Avola is planted across three hectares in reddish sandy soils. Like other wines from this vintage, it delivers a front-loaded effect. In other words, you get a great deal of ripeness and aromatic intensity on first inspection, but the wine is ultimately milder and shorter in terms of finish. However you look at it, this is a versatile, fruit-forward Sicilian red." Robert Parker

"Old tile and ripe berry with some flowers and nuts. Just a hint of dried fruit. Full-bodied with round, succulent tannins and a juicy and tangy finish." James Suckling

"The 2017 NeroSanlorè is the dusty, spicy and elegant beauty of the Gulfi Nero d’Avola range. The bouquet presents a beguiling mix of crushed stone, roses, incense and tart cherries. It’s soft and almost weightless in feel, hovering across the palate with a refined display of red berries and inner florals. A subtle coating of tannin lingers, but does not get in the way as this finishes with sweet minerals and hints of tangerine. Give the Sanlorè a year or two to come further into focus and flesh out a bit more. From the Gulfi crus, this is the vineyard closest to the sea, less than 700 meters away, and at only 10–15 meters above sea level, with vines growing in sandy soils. It is simply stunning." Vinous