Formats

In the broodinglimestone gravel soils around Margreid in the south of South Tyrol, very old vines take root in a very warm environment. The many hours of sunshine combined with the afternoon onset of the Lake Garda Ora wind create the best conditions for growing Cabernet grapes in particular, which ripen late. Delightful aroma of wild berries with a fine smoky note. Medium-bodied, well-structured and very elegant on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

The warm sites around Tramin give this pretty Traminer aromatico substance, breadth and a certain sweetness, while the cool and higher sites in the Eisack Valley give it freshness, finesse and a fine aromatic structure. Clear straw yellow, very aromatic on the nose of ripe mirabelle plum, apricot and fine exotic spices. Juicy and long-lasting in the mouth, with fine minerality and a dry, well-proportioned finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Subtle ruby red colour with light reflections. Warm, well-dosed bouquet of wild berries, cherries and some smoke. Fine tannins on the palate, with plenty of juice and fruit at the core, floral and spicy notes, compact. A fine salty vein in the harmonious finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium ruby red with a light orange rim. Open nose of dark chocolate, blood orange peel, coffee notes behind. Powerful tannins on the palate, dense and with an acidity curve, medium finish, gains with further ageing." Falstaff

"Convincing in this vintage as well: tones of plums, liquorice and herbs; compact structure, lots of character and juice, finishes long on notes of wild berries and spices. Pleases with its complexity." Vinum

"The 2021 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano opens with an understated blend of black cherry, dusty lavender and white smoke aromas. It is soft-textured and round, with ripe red and black fruits and violet inner florals amassing toward the close. This finishes on a note of youthful tension, yet not overly tannic, leaving nuances of blue and purple inner florals to linger." Vinous

"A powerful and full-bodied red wine with aromas and flavours of walnuts, plums and dark chocolate. Also some black olives. It is tannic and grainy on the palate, but should still age well." James Suckling

"The 2021 expresses the conditions of the vintage with an overall density, but remains balanced and agile. In-house Oenologist Giuseppe Rigoli explains that a small portion of the grapes were harvested very early to preserve freshness and the rest were brought in by the end of September. He also carried out a slightly shorter maceration of 15 days (compared to 20 days in 2020). The wine opens with a hint of vanilla and then fades into mint and violets. The sandy tannins envelop the concentrated red berries and grip powerfully on the finish. The original quality of the fruit shines through and the savoury nuances remain." Decanter

Very fine, finesse-rich Chianti Classico in organic quality with intense aromas of berries, red fruits and violets. Refined flavour, harmonious and spicy, the light tannins are velvety soft. This wine is pure drinking pleasure! SUPERIORE.DE

"An open, lacy version, whose cherry, strawberry, earth and Mediterranean scrub flavors are backed by a dense, tightly wound structure. Though balanced and long, this red will benefit from another year in bottle." Wine Spectator

"Aromas of red and dark berries with chocolate orange, spice box and wet stones. Juicy and racy with a medium body and velvety texture. Flavorful finish." James Suckling

Intense, dense ruby red colour. The nose is caressed by fruity notes reminiscent of berries, finishing with coffee flavours, dark chocolate and roasted wood. On the palate, it is perfectly balanced with a wonderfully balanced texture and a convincing final. A fresh and lively Rosso - harmoniously round and also extremely good value for money. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2022 Rosso di Montalcino opens with a cool mix of mentholated herbs, white smoke and citrus-tinged blackberries. It's ripe in style yet with a core of zesty acidity to balance, displaying spiced cherries and traces of inner sage. It leaves the palate drenched in primary concentration, finishing long and staining with a pleasantly bitter tinge." Vinous

"Vinous and fresh, with a kind of spring style. Violets, flowers and fresh raspberries on the nose, complemented by notes of blood orange and cinnamon. Supple and silky on the palate, it shows weight, a medium to full body and firm, velvety tannins. It is still youthful and fragrant, with crisp acidity and a savoury, floral finish. Drinkable now, but best from the second half of 2025." James Suckling

The Valpolicella Superiore from Allegrini is a fruity and at the same time very sophisticated drinking pleasure. The multi-layered flavours of blackberry and black cherry and the sweet melt on the palate find the perfect harmony and strength with a fine bitter almond component. SUPERIORE.DE

"Reductive, rich notes of blackcurrants, leaves, dark cherries and root spice. A classic blend of corvina, corvinone, rondinella and oseleta. Yet despite the obvious weight, there is a deft touch to the mid-palate and a detailed, fresh note to the sappy finish." James Suckling

"This wine's aromas are captivating. The nose is a true sensory experience, with notes of wild berries mixed with hints of herbs, bell peppers and forest floor. The palate continues with a mix of blueberries, strawberries, subtle dried herbal notes, savory spices and fine tannins. The palate vibrates with the right amount of acidity to keep it all together on the finish." Wine Enthusiast

Light ruby red colour. Bric del Salto interprets the famous Piedmontese grape variety in a direct and classic way. A fruity bouquet is combined with the spiciness typical of Neive. The palate is again clear, with precise fruit, the right dose of fine tannins - and an inspiring freshness. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2023 Dolcetto d'Alba Bric del Salto leaps from the glass with an exotic blend of blueberries, spice, graphite and game. The flavour profile is very Dolcetto, with just a hint of reduction, but the textural feel is very Nebbiolo-like. What a gem of a wine. It was aged for three weeks on the skins and in tank." Vinous

"The 2023 Dolcetto d’Alba Bric del Salto sees stainless steel only and 35 days of skin maceration. The process does add fragrant aromas of wild berry rose and dried blueberry. Longer maceration times also make this a more integrated wine. The tannins and the acidity feel quite amalgamated. It's an elegant expression that shows special finesse, especially for the often-rustic Dolcetto grape." Wine Advocate

Bricco Quaglia is an expressive, engagingly fresh and fruity classic with a fragrant fruit bouquet. Citrus fruits on the palate, medium sweetness, delicately sparkling and beautifully balanced. SUPERIORE.DE

Vulcaia is a soft, full Sauvignon Blanc with tropical fruits and rich toasty aromas. On the nose, citrus and sweet floral scents. On the palate mineral with exotic fruit and citrus, behind a layer of gooseberries and herbs that give the wine freshness and structure. Long and persistent final. It gets additional tension and a lot of personality from the volcanic soils of Monte Foscarino. SUPERIORE.DE

Maurizio Castelli does not like fancy names. That's why he took a simple but original approach when naming the estate and his top wine: 414, which is the number of the vineyard in the region's land register. And the Morellino 414 more than lives up to this clear line and proves its stature: smoky notes in the lively fruit bouquet, the contrasting, drinkable flavour convinces with aromatic power and structure. One of the best Morellino in the appellation and for us the purest pleasure in a glass! SUPERIORE.DE

"A ripe and refined red with dried raspberries, spiced strawberries and red cherries. The tannins are tense and pretty close-knit, which creates tightness on the medium-bodied palate. Pretty long in the finish." James Suckling

This is the epitome of a trattoria or bistro wine with an unmistakable Alpine flavour. The Carménère and Merlot grapes are matured separately for 12 months, 80% in third and fourth passage barriques and 20% in stainless steel. This is followed by the blending of the "Carménère Più", which then matures for four months in stainless steel before being bottled. Before being released for sale, it is left to refine in the bottle for at least six months. Deep red colour with blue-violet reflections. Elegant aroma of small dark berries, cocoa and black pepper. Balanced on the palate with optimum freshness, fruity with well-integrated tannins. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich, shiny purple-red colour with a delicate rim. Slightly fragrant on the nose of fresh blackberries and juniper, with some violets and hints of Mediterranean herbs. Silky on the palate, gently caresses the tongue with sweet fruit and fine-grained tannins." Falstaff

Barbera d'Alba with lots of fruit, expressive aromas of menthol, pine, leather and exotic spices - excellently structured. Outstanding value. SUPERIORE.DE

Gennen is a pretty single-vineyard Sauvignon with a harmonious aroma of spring flowers and finely nuanced fruit. Energetic, fresh and excellently structured, it pampers the palate with bright yellow fruits and a subtle fennel note on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

The owner of Selvapiana, Francesco Giuntini, and the owner of the Petrognano winery, Cecilia Galeotti Ottieri, have enjoyed a long friendship. Their small winery on the border between Tuscany and Emilia Romagna is located in the centre of the Pomino DOC, which was first mentioned in a document in 1716 and is one of the first four protected appellations in Tuscany (alongside Rufina Classico, Carmignano and Valdarno Superiore). For some years now, the two have been linked by the "Villa Petrognano" project, under which one of the region's most authentic and best Pomino Rosso wines is produced under the aegis of Selvapiana.

Subtle aromas of dried herbs, crushed raspberries, blackberries, grilled meat and orange peel, with a full-bodied and lively flavour. A spicy cuvée that you won't forget in a hurry! SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright and succulent, exhibiting cherry, strawberry, earth and smoke flavors. There's an underlying saltiness, and this red is balanced and firm on the lingering finish." Wine Spectator

"A juicy and supple red with a medium body and a polished tannin structure. it show notes of vivid cherries, strawberries and some floral and citrus nuances. Balanced and fresh, with a dusty texture in the finish." James Suckling

Brigaldara's Ripasso is created by the secondary fermentation of Valpolicella wine on the pomace of Amarone della Valpolicella. The contact between the Valpolicella wine and the Amarone marc, which is still rich in sugar, triggers a new fermentation. Bright ruby red colour. Bright and cheerful with aromas reminiscent of dried cherry, plum, pear and apricot. This wine shows plenty of bright fruit definition with subtle hints of tobacco, spice and rose petal. The finish is smooth, polished and soft in tannin structure. Very structured and balanced, gaining complexity with further bottle ageing. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2021 Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso impresses with its remarkable freshness, as steeped plums come together with sweet spices, wildflowers and tangerine zest. This is surprisingly juicy and lifted in style yet still quite deep, with masses of tart wild berry fruits and saline mineral tones guided by bright acidity. It tapers off with a lively tension and a tart orange twist that keeps the mouth watering for more. This is a gorgeous Ripasso that finishes at just 0.6 grams-per-liter of residual sugar." Vinous

Characteristic bouquet of kiwi, lime blossom and honeydew melon. A very pleasant creamy texture on the palate, rich and soft. Fresh, mineral and long on the palate, showing its maritime origins and a structural density that makes it ideal as a food companion. A wonderful interpretation of the Tuscan Vermentino grape! SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2023 Vermentino Perlato del Bosco is bright, vibrant and finely cut. Citrus and floral notes abound in this steely coastal white. Bracing minerality extends the saline finish. Drink it over the next year or two." Vinous

"Orange blossom, flint and pears with a hint of apples. It has a medium body with a creamy texture and a smooth finish. Pretty minerals and flowers at the end, with a hint of bitter lemons." James Suckling

Bright straw yellow with a sparkling centre. Vecchie Vigne from a vineyard over 40 years old has a seductive aroma of almond petals, white flowers, meadow herbs, lemon and white peach, with a green apple aftertaste. Lively minerality and a slight hint of aniseed on the palate. The expressive flavour is of fabulous elegance and length. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow colour with green-golden tones. Delicate bouquet of smoky notes of white stone fruit and jasmine. Presents itself with a soft texture in the mouth, very juicy, invigorating acidity, glides with gentle pressure into the long finish, great." Falstaff

"A savoury, mineral white wine with notes of biscuit, crushed stones, salted almonds and dried apples on the nose. It is medium to full-bodied, biscuity and complex, with plenty of texture and flavour." James Suckling

Il Nero fascinates with intense, multi-layered aromas of dark cherries, leather, liquorice and tobacco in an elegant, almost delicate frame, typical of an authentic Sangiovese. Fruity on the palate and with silky tannins at its core, the finish is long and pleasantly perfumed. SUPERIORE.DE

Straw yellow in colour with light green reflections tending towards yellow. Lugana Pievecroce is a beautiful, light-coloured wine with aromas of melon, lemon peel, ripe pears and jasmine, accompanied by a lively acidity. On the palate, there is plenty of juicy flesh, freshness and persistence with delicate hints of tropical fruit. This crisp white is simply delicious. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright straw yellow colour. Beguiling aroma of fresh citrus and floral notes on the nose, with some light-coloured fruit. Taut on the palate with a beautiful acidity structure, then crisp fruit and an animating interplay of freshness and flavour. Very balanced on the palate, delicately salty and of great elegance and finesse. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is clean and floral with subtle citrusy character, as well as hints of pears, elderflowers and fine herbs. Medium-bodied, crunchy and delicate on the palate with delicious fruit character. Refreshing, with attractive salinity at the end." James Suckling

After organic certification was granted for the 2021 vintage, the next generation of Carlettis, namely Maria Stella and Francesco, began working on a new wine. It was to be a Rosso made from 100% Prugnolo Gentile, the local variety of Sangiovese. The vines for the single vineyard at high altitude were selected from ancient clones that had already given Montepulciano wines supra-regional importance in the Middle Ages.

Fiori Rosso, the winery's new "Super Rosso", surprises with its enormous fragrance, reminiscent of blood orange, dark cherries and mulberries, violets and violet flowers. Modern, velvety and accessible on the palate, yet sophisticated - an incredibly hedonistic wine whose label is a promise of the wine's fragrance and an allusion to the fields of flowers between the organic rows of vines. A Rosso that has been allowed to sow its wild oats in big wood, with extra fine tannins and already outrageously delicious in its youth. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense ruby red colour with a violet core. Floral on the nose, then fresh wild berries, Amarena cherry and mocha, with a peppermint aftertaste. Juicy, crisp on the palate, slightly broad tannins and dark berry fruit, accessible, somewhat vegetal on the final. Benefits from further ageing." Falstaff

Alois Lageder's dry Moscato entices with wonderful honey aromas, underpinned with a hint of grapefruit. Full-bodied on the palate of fresh fruit, in the finish memories of spicy dried lemon peel with a beautiful acid play.. SUPERIORE.DE

This masterful Vernaccia matures for 4 years in small Caratello barrels, whose natural shrinkage is never topped up so that the yeast flora, which is very characteristic of this Vernaccia, forms on the surface and not only produces the characteristic flavours, but also gives it its name.

Bright ochre yellow with golden reflections. Rich, multi-layered bouquet of apricot and orange zest, rounded off with a delicate almond flavour and warm honey notes. A wonderful texture and freshness on the palate, the primary yellow-fruity flavours are present, complemented by a fine salty vein with a mineral note on the finish. An absolute delight chilled as an aperitif or at approx. 16°C with dessert! SUPERIORE.DE

"Expressive, flor, nutty, almonds, nuts, candied apples, elegant and refined with layers of figs, raisins; long finish and pleasant grip." Decanter

Classically elegant Pinot Blanc with beautiful fruit fullness and the typical flavours of apple, grapefruit and pineapple. Well-balanced acidity, impressive freshness and a fine salinity. The finish is fresh and long, with notes of raw almonds and fresh mint. Pure drinking pleasure! SUPERIORE.DE