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Intense, bright lemon yellow colour. It caresses the nose and palate with aromatic floral notes and yellow-fleshed fruit with traces of minty freshness. Full of energy, with vigour and expressiveness right to the finish, this clear and balanced white wine from the trendy Sicilian Grillo variety offers exemplary value. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, pronounced straw yellow colour. Pleasant with a delicate nose of yellow peach and white flowers, with a hint of marzipan underneath. Clear and light-footed on the palate, animating acidity, beautiful drinking flow through to the finish." Falstaff

The dense, well-articulated Tuscan Montecucco Rosso Rigoleto made predominantly from organically grown Sangiovese grapes is extremely drinkable. The bouquet beguiles with beautiful aromas of dried plums and dark cherries. The focused and lively flavour is very attractive. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sounds of small forest fruits and Mediterranean macchia; compact structure, fine-grained tannins, lots of dark cherry fruit and herbs on the final. A Mediterranean Rosso." Vinum

"Bright, intense ruby red with brightening edges. Pleasant aroma of cherries, redcurrants and some spice on the nose. Precise fruit flavours on the palate with a fine acidity curve, pleasant drinking flow." Falstaff

"A fresh, simple red wine from Montecucco, showing light cherry and some pomegranate, geranium and potpourri. Crisp and medium-bodied on the palate, with fresh red fruit flavours and a chewy finish." James Suckling

"This red is supple yet well-structured, featuring cherry, raspberry, floral and mineral flavors. The dense tannins provide support, but they aren't overbearing and should fall into place over the next six months to a year." Wine Spectator

Chardonnay Fosche with a fine bouquet of ripe fruit, flowers, butter and fresh pastries, delicious on the palate with a lot of varietal character, fresh, full-fruity flavour with great acidity and a creamy finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, sparkling straw yellow colour. Pronounced intensity on the nose, notes of juicy apricots and hints of pineapple. Soft and creamy on the palate, delicately bitter fruit flavour, medium length on the finish." Falstaff

"Apple slices, fruit candy, lemon peel and a hint of honeysuckle on the nose. Medium to full-bodied, bright and full of character with ripe fruit and a creamy texture. A hint of beeswax and spice with a lingering finish." James Suckling

Villa Torre is the family winery's bestseller and comes from vines that are around 25 years old. Light straw-yellow in colour. Fresh floral aromas of nectarines, pears, lime and yellow apples. Soft on the palate, interwoven with sweet spices and framed by fresh, lively acidity, then citrus fruit and traces of minerals in the second half. A thoroughly energetic, exciting white wine with a high drinking flow. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, sparkling golden yellow colour. Fruity and exotic on the nose of juicy mirabelle plums, plus subtle pineapple and passion fruit. Nice tension on the palate, fresh, with crisp fruit and a slightly salty note, above-average length on the finish." Falstaff

Grottolo Rosato has a rich pink colour, a delicate red winey bouquet and a juicy taste of wild berries and peach with a pleasantly balanced acidity. Spicy and fresh, compact, with a remarkably fresh flavour on the palate and a beautiful finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lots of Sangiovese with plenty of Ciliegiolo and Montepulciano, tinged with roses and fresh raspberries; creamy in the mouth, the acidity accompanies the evolution into a lingering berry-floral final." Vinum

"Bright, luminous old rose colour. Pleasant aroma of raspberry, wild strawberry and cherry. Fresh on the palate with pleasantly noticeable tannins and a medium, fruity finish." Falstaff

"It is bright and red-fruited with notes of sour cherries, pomegranate peel and flowers. Medium-bodied, supple and structured, with a refreshing, citrusy finish." James Suckling

Deep coral pink with a slightly lighter rim. Magnificently bright colour, smells of fresh peaches, apricot and Mediterranean herbs. Gripping on the palate, full of purity, flavour and a hint of minerality. Good body with a juicy, fresh finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Delicate salmon pink colour. Strawberry, raspberry, blackberry and a hint of marjoram on the nose. Balanced on the palate with a herbaceous finish. Precise acidity paired with a stimulating drinking flow. Full-bodied finish." Falstaff

"A light-coloured rosé with aromas of grapefruit, cherry stones and apricots. It is soft and fruity with a medium body and a smooth finish. Drink it now." James Suckling

The Nero d'Avola grapes come from vines up to 30 years old in the Noto region. Animating, delicately fruity notes of peach, pineapple and raspberry. Round, full and wonderfully drinky on the palate, with beautiful, medium-ripe fruit, flavour and a cool, fresh and salty final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, medium old rose colour. Delicate bouquet of fresh wild berries and citrus fruit, spicy-creamy notes on the finish. Silky texture and soft fruit on the palate, pleasantly juicy final." Falstaff

Countless lush roses from all over the world grow on the Regaleali estate. This fragrant rosato is a tribute to the roses of Regaleali. Brilliant colour, fruity aroma of strawberries, cherries and mulberries, rich and spicy flavour, fresh, with a certain minerality and a pleasant sapidity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright cherry orange, sparkling. Smells of vanilla pod, sugared raspberries and cherries on the nose, with a slight hazelnut cream aftertaste. On the palate with a fine fruit melt and well-integrated acidity, slightly noticeable tannins and a savoury, slightly bitter finish with amarena cherries." Falstaff

"The 2023 Regaleali Le Rose is 100% Nerello Mascalese. It emanates a pretty blend of white strawberry, mint leaf and wet stone. This is zesty and full of energy, with brisk acidity that propels its mineral-laced orchard fruits as hints of sour green melon form toward the close. It tapers off with a salty tension that keeps the mouth watering for more as a tinge of tart lime lingers on." Vinous

Bright straw yellow with silver reflections. On the nose, aromas of lemon and fresh flowers, notes of pear and ripe peach and hints of almonds. Fresh, balanced and subtle on the palate, with a lingering, fruity finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Transparent straw yellow with hints of silver. Williams pear, lemon and some fresh straw on the nose. Tangy on the palate, moderate acidity, pleasantly tart, medium-long finish." Falstaff

Franz' Pinot Grigio presents itself with an intense straw yellow colour, a floral-spicy bouquet reminiscent of acacia blossom, hay, almonds, sage and sandalwood, enriched with aromas of sliced apples, pears, lemons and honeydew melon after appropriate bottle ageing. On the palate, the wine enchants with its delicate, elegant finesse and juicy, fresh fullness. The Pinot Grigio shows its best side after a few months of ageing in the bottle. SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium, shiny straw yellow with silver reflections. Clear pear on the nose, elegant and subtle, with light floral notes behind it. Full-bodied palate with a beautiful acidity curve that stretches out widely, juicy with tension and pleasant drinkability, medium length." Falstaff

"Crisp acidity is a lively frame for the flavors of Gala apple, nectarine, pickled ginger and stone on display in this balanced, light-bodied white." Wine Spectator

Classic Vermentino from the Montecucco region: intensely floral, fruity bouquet with clear notes of hawthorn, green apple, grapefruit and white peach. Fresh and juicy on the palate, the elegant acidity opens up a beautiful fan, then salty notes in the well-proportioned final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Convinces with its refreshing bouquet of elderflower and pineapple; classic style, fine Mediterranean flavour, beautiful polish, balanced through to the animating finish." Vinum

"Bright straw yellow colour with brightening edges. Pleasant aroma of quince, apple and citrus fruit on the nose. Crisp and juicy on the palate with fine fruit flavours and a medium finish." Falstaff

"Fern and sage-like, restrained herbaceous character with mirabelle plum fruit. Light body with crisp acidity and a silky texture. Spicy, very well integrated and persistent." James Suckling

Tradition, innovation and typicity are the key words of the daily endeavours at the Arnaldo Caprai winery. And so this white wine from the old, indigenous Grechetto variety is traditional, straightforward and pleasantly drinkable - and anything but banal. SUPERIORE.DE

"Delicate straw yellow with greenish reflections. Restrained nose of gooseberry, citrus fruit and garden daisies. Surprisingly fruity-sweet on the palate with lively acidity. Salty, lingering final." Falstaff

"The 2023 Grecante is a real pleasure on the nose. It shows crushed rock, dusty dried flowers, lively fresh pears and yellow apples. It opens with a pleasant inner sweetness accompanied by crunchy fruit and a hint of sweet spice. Lively acidity provides fantastic balance and presence, while the 2023 tapers off with a subtle train of crisp tannins and a lemony concentration that slowly fades away." Vinous

The Gianni Masciarelli line is intended to embody the typicality of the region and this Rosato is therefore strong and full-bodied, as you would expect from the grape variety and terroir. Intense cherry pink colour. Delicately fruity and spicy aroma, robust on the palate with plenty of structure. A fine minerality and berry fruit on the finish, a fabulous rosé. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark salmon red with copper-coloured reflections. Pronounced bouquet of lime, grapefruit and some orange zest." Falstaff

Cala Silente is a pearl among Santadi's white wines. This pure Vermentino with a complex bouquet of fresh butter, citrus fruits and white flowers has an enormously rich extract in the flavour and increases in harmony and grace, with salty and nutty-peppery notes on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Light, bright straw yellow with green reflections. Yellow-fruity peach, honeydew melon, acacia blossom and a hint of banana on the nose. Full-bodied on the palate, carried by the acidity, with a pleasant juiciness and ending on citrus notes in the finish." Falstaff

Feudis Falanghina has a pale straw-yellow colour, intense and aromatic on the nose with notes of white flowers and clear aromas of white fruit, especially banana and pithy stone fruit. The generous flavour is fresh, balanced and with a salty, very animating finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Pale straw yellow in colour. Fresh on the nose, slightly dusty, pears in the foreground, followed by apple, some peach, also slightly exotic. Taut on the palate, good drinking flow, juicy, pleasant length, slightly salty." Falstaff

"A fresh and pretty falanghina showing lemon, lime blossom and a touch of nutmeg on the nose. It’s medium-bodied and lightly creamy in texture." James Suckling

One of the most characterful dry Lambruschi in our range every year. Bright cherry red colour with a brightening rim. A wide-ranging aroma of rhubarb and red apple, with fine floral notes, roses and a finish of wild strawberries and raspberries. Wonderfully fresh and fruity flavour with a very juicy finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Raspberry pink; inviting notes of raspberries; quite fine foam, clear acidity, red berry flavour, delicately tart, juicy." Merum

"Sparkling, brightening cherry pink with a fine head. Fresh citrus fruit on the nose, crunchy wild strawberry, juicy cherry, with a fine scent of sea salt, wet rose petals on the finish, very inviting. Juicy and clear on the palate, with enormous freshness and well-integrated perlage, taut acidity, balanced, juicy citrus tones on the final, one glass follows the next." Falstaff

Nero d'Avola and Syrah from the hills around Monreale, aged briefly in steel and oak barrels. Young vines, freshness on the palate, red cherry, hints of thyme, myrtle and menthol. Juicy and tasty on the palate, with a fruity, oily finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep dark ruby violet colour. Ripe blackberries, cassis, black pepper on the nose, with a hint of forest floor and preserved plums. Present on the palate, medium tannin and palate pressure, savoury texture, retronasal black cherry, pleasant, round, long-lasting final." Falstaff

"The Benuara 2022, a blend of Nero d'Avola and Syrah, exudes a cascade of dried violets, roses and black cherries accompanied by hints of rosemary and camphor. This wine is elegant and polished, with spicy herbal notes on the attack that give way to an abundance of red and black fruits. The lively acidity maintains balance, while the 2022 finishes with soft tannins and a pleasant bitterness." Vinous

Greco del Sannio from Terre Stregate is as clear and bright as the Northern Lights. It has an irresistible aroma of yellow tropical fruit, melon and lime. Full-bodied, soft and round on the palate with an animating acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Pale straw yellow with silver reflections. Intense aromas of yellow apple, ripe yellow peach, acacia honey and a hint of cream toffee in the background. Very fresh on the palate with a beautiful fruity centre, some spiciness and citrus zest in the mid final." Falstaff

"This is a medium-bodied, juicy and peachy white that has notes of nectarines, lemons, fennel and minerals. Bright and tasty." James Suckling

The grapes for the Vigna Pedale come from vines that are over 30 years old. The vines are planted in a sapling system, which allows only a few grapes per vine. The harvest does not begin until mid-October, which is very unusual for this location so far south. Purple dark red colour. Spicy aroma of cherries, thyme, wild mushrooms and earth, the typical, unadulterated flavour is strong and concentrated with a subtle sweetness. This wine is already a great pleasure today, but still has potential for the coming years. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby colour with a fine garnet sheen. Opens with a bouquet of spices, lots of cloves, cardamom and bay leaf, then dark blackberry fruit, some dark olive paste. Characterised by grippy tannins on the palate, fine cherry fruit." Falstaff

"Rippling dark cherry, pomegranate and redcurrant aromas offset by a lifted fennel and mint energy which spills out over the lively acidity and dark chocolate tannins. Textbook." Decanter

Purple dark red colour, beautiful foam. Cherry nose, continues in the fresh drink with notes of elderberries and a fine bitter note. A high-quality, dry and powerful Lambrusco from the Enrico Cialdini vineyard with remarkable juiciness and well-balanced sweetness. SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium-light purple colour; subtly fruity nose; tart-bitter, matching sweetness, just fruity, pithy grass parossa." (JLF) Merum

"Deep dark violet colour with a fine head. Fragrant nose of juicy forest fruits, blackberries, violet blossom, with minimal earthy hints of beetroot, inviting. Juicy, clear on the palate, with a fruity core, but with a lot of tannin in the finish this year." Falstaff

Genius Loci is named after the Roman tradition of celebrating the spirit of the place. Fresh, refined and terroir-typical Fiano del Sannio. Smells spicy of sage and meadow flowers, complex on the palate with fine fruit and good length. SUPERIORE.DE

"Pale straw yellow with greenish reflections. Ripe fruit flavours of mango, pear, papaya and some pineapple on the nose, underpinned by spicy notes and a hint of vanilla. Fresh on the palate with hints of citrus fruit and a slight salinity on the final." Falstaff