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Arianna Occhipinti: "The skins of the Frappato are thick and fragrant, which is why I thought of a grappa made from this grape. The rest is the careful work of Giovanni La Fauci, master distiller in Valdina, Messina."

The selected marc for this crystal clear grappa comes from Frappato di Vittoria grapes from the Contrada Fossa di Lupo. Precise on the nose with floral-spicy notes. Aristocratic on the palate with a full-bodied confirmation of the aromas. SUPERIORE.DE

Fine pear distillate from perfectly ripened and hand-picked Williams pears. Delicate in aroma, elegant in taste with clear, fresh impressions of the fruit. SUPERIORE.DE

Shiny old gold, smells immensely diverse of apricots and caramel, of brittle, honey and almonds. Finely sweet and lovely, the taste is balanced by a fresh acidity, with integrity and persistence. SUPERIORE.DE

Oro di Caiarossa is a 100% Petit Manseng, the grapes are harvested by hand at the end of October. Dark golden yellow, almost amber-coloured in the glass. Flavours of passion fruit, mango and honey are softened by citrus fruits and floral elements. Subtly sweet on the palate with graceful flavours of candied citrus and tropical fruit. A fine hint of tannin and a reasonable length on the finish. This already fascinating dessert wine has both warmth and freshness and will gain in concentration as it matures. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dried mangoes and apricots with hints of tangerines and exotic spices. Full-bodied, sleek, polished and moderately sweet. It shows freshness and focus. Easy to drink." James Suckling

Pleasantly fruity bouquet with fine cherry notes, clearly structured and powerful on the palate with a beautiful finish of herbs and almonds. SUPERIORE.DE

From the expert hand of master distiller Giovi comes this truly unique grappa. Grappasessanta is produced according to the classic discontinuous method, the distillate then undergoes a one-year maturation in small barrels. The result is a powerful, complex and at the same time soft grappa. SUPERIORE.DE

After gentle distillation in small copper stills, the grappa matures for at least three years in used Ornellaia barrels (twice as long as prescribed) before being blended with grappas from older stocks to give it an extra measure of depth and character.

With soft aromas, silky texture and golden colour, Eligo dell'Ornellaia Grappa Riserva is of noble style and unique origin. An enveloping, warm bouquet of ripe grapes and toasted oak. Very pleasant and full on the palate with a long, harmonious aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE

From Brancaia's marc of the best Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes of a vintage, the famous Distillerie Berta produces this fine grappa, aged for 12 months in barriques. Light amber, immensely soft and creamy on the palate with a nutty finish found only in the finest cognacs. SUPERIORE.DE

Very noble Vespaiolo brandy from the best vintage marc from Breganze with an intense summery fruit bouquet of gooseberry, apricot, raspberry, fig and peach. Vinous on the palate, with accents of bitter chocolate, marzipan and raspberry on the long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Vintage grappa made from marc of Vespaiolo grapes. In the nose of green apples and fresh figs with floral hints. On the palate marzipan, nutmeg. Harmonious and well balanced." Falstaff

Distillate full of character from the marcs of Torcolato dessert wine with a rich aroma of berries and fruit, wonderfully round and fresh in the mouth, with fine acidity and a slightly peppery bitter note. An extremely successful grappa! SUPERIORE.DE

"Vintage grappa made from pomace of Vespaiolo grapes, as used for the dessert wine Torcolato - i.e. air-dried. (Torcolato means hanging up, the grapes are hung up). Harmonious aromas of dried fruit, candied fruit, apricot and cereals. Soft and velvety on the palate, fruity peach notes. Dry tannins in the finish." Falstaff

Fine grape spirit from the best Trebbiano grapes of a vintage, matured for 10 years in wooden barrels. Warm amber hue, in the nose aromas of nuts, tea and dried fruits, in the taste broad, full, harmonious. A soft, aristocratic brandy! SUPERIORE.DE

Elegant and fruity grape spirit made from Müller Thurgau grapes from Trentino. Scents of apricots and apples, elegant and fine-fruity taste, floral hints in the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Clear grape spirit from ripe, freshly harvestedCabernet Franc grapes. Typical grassy bouquet, slightly aromatic on the palate with notes of green and black pepper. SUPERIORE.DE

The Aleatico grapes for this very small edition (< 500 hand-numbered bottles) dry slightly on the vine when they are harvested. They are then subjected to further drying in well-ventilated rooms for about 45 days, as in the production of Amarone. The first fermentation takes place in stainless steel, the further course then in new small wooden barrels of medium toasting.

Intense garnet red, primary aromas on the nose such as roses, dried apricots and ripe black fruits, plus a spicy herbal note and wonderfully integrated wood. On the palate, complex, full of character, with great consistency and personality, the exciting correspondence of residual sweetness and natural acidity makes it a highly balanced, almost hedonistic meditation wine of great rarity value. SUPERIORE.DE

Just 828 numbered bottles were bottled of this rare speciality. High-quality pear distillate from perfectly ripened and hand-picked Williams pears with fine maturation nuances due to 2 years of storage in Limousin oak barriques. A beguilingly beautiful brandy of great intensity and softness. Without added colouring agents. SUPERIORE.DE

Fine grape spirit from the selection of fresh Moscato Giallo from Vallagarina-Trentino. Smells of May roses, aromatic, fresh and floral on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

Rare Fragolino grapes from Nonino's own vineyards produce this exceptional grape spirit. Clear and pure, the aromas are reminiscent of blueberries and wild berries. SUPERIORE.DE

Delicate and aromatic grape brandy from Traminer grapes, smells of roses, nutmeg and a little of blackcurrant. Memories of the dessert wine from Pantelleria come to mind. SUPERIORE.DE

This Dry Berry Selection (Trockenbeerenauslese) from Petit Manseng is a rarity in a very small edition of not even 1,000 bottles. The overripe, dried grapes are harvested only at the end of November/beginning of December and pressed into this very fine and highly elegant passito. Strong golden yellow, rich bouquet with aromas of pickled fruits such as apricots and mild spices, on the palate a rich, fully ripe fruit with pleasant sweetness and harmonious, citrusy acidity. Remarkably long and persistent. SUPERIORE.DE

Aqua Vitae is the result of the collaboration between Distilleria Artigiana di Gioacchino Nannoni, which directly takes care of the entire process of distillation, maturation and bottling, and Azienda Agricola di Montevertine, which supplies the Sangiovese marc from the vineyard "Le Pergole Torte". After steam distillation, the wine is matured for about four years in oak Caratelli casks. Amber in the glass, soft, warm, intense and gently enveloping on the nose and palate - stylistically it is more like an Armagnac than a grappa. SUPERIORE.DE

The 30th vintage grappa is here: Amber-coloured in the glass like warm, shiny gold. The bouquet is delicately spiced with cedar wood, vanilla, cinnamon, cocoa and coffee, as well as delicate notes of candied fruit, a little honey and a fragrant, sweet hint of jasmine. Powerful on the palate, structured with a soft fullness; fine varietal fruit and herbal aromas blend very elegantly with warm spicy barrique notes, with a long final with a hint of aniseed and liquorice - a truly majestic grappa! SUPERIORE.DE

The brilliantly clear Grappa Cru Monovitigno Pignolo was produced in very limited quantities and bottled in 150 numbered decanters with a vintage label, exclusively available only at SUPERIORE.DE It is a single-varietal grappa made from marc of the rare Pignolo grape from the Nonino vineyard in Buttrio in Friuli. It is rich, elegant and velvety smooth with a pronounced wild berry flavour.

With "Cru Monovitigno Pignolo", the Noninos are taking part in the "Omaggio a Venezia" project, an initiative involving prestigious Italian brand producers such as Alessi, Loro Piana, Missoni, Tod's, Trussardi and others. "Omaggio a Venezia" aims to help the city fathers of Venice to preserve the artistic and architectural heritage, this unique and unmistakable style of Venice.

Part of the proceeds from the sale will be given to the city of Venice for the restoration of the 17th century "Camerino degli Stucchi" in the Ca'Rezzonico Museum. SUPERIORE.DE

ÙE Merlot Gran Riserva matures sealed and supervised by the Italian Customs and Monopolies Authority for over 12 years in sherry casks from Jerez de la Frontera in the company's cellars.

Natural amber colour with a golden sheen. Very elegant on the nose with sweet scents of marzipan, sultanas, iris, violets and candied fruits, which are echoed in the lingering taste and with balsamic notes.

Glass bottle with diamond cut by hand, with a gold label printed by hand in silkscreen with the signature of the master distiller and chef de cave Benito Nonino. Without added colouring. 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

"The 2015 Recioto della Valpolicella Classico is intense and more savory than sweet, with a blend of crushed ashen stone and grilled herbs giving way to dried black cherries. Its silken textures coat the palate with depths of ripe red and black fruits complemented by dark chocolate and inner rose notes. This leaves a bitter balsamic twang as the lips curl, and the mouth is left watering for more. For all of its power, the 2015 comes across as remarkably balanced and enjoyable today, but also with a bright future ahead of it." Vinous

"A slightly heady nose of sweet, dried black fruits that continues on the palate. Full-bodied with well-integrated tannins that drive the fruit. Well structured and everything in order." James Suckling