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

A unique wine from an autochthonous vine. Deep ruby red with violet reflections. Aromatic, vinous flavour with notes of roses, violets and undergrowth. Warm on the palate with clear tannins, soft and accessible. A fruity and very interesting wine that you will enjoy drinking again and again. SUPERIORE.DE

"Distilled roses captured in a bottle along with aromas of tart, macerated sour cherries and wild herbs define the nose of this wine. Lush and round, the palate is loaded with a bowl of ripe red berries with lingering floral and spicy notes on the finish." Wine Enthusiast

"Plum red in colour with floral and herbal nuances on the palate with a medium body and rather firm, slightly chewy tannins. Give it a while to settle down." James Suckling

Pure Sangiovese-Rosato, with fine floral nuances, strawberry and violet notes on the nose. Fresh on the palate, well-structured and with clear, red berry flavours through to the delicate, salty, spicy finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"A fruity rosé exuding cherry, strawberry and dried flower aromas. It’s soft and plump on the palate, with a medium body and a juicy finish." James Suckling

Creamy, fragrant white wine. The fine floral bouquet with a hint of citrus blossom and a delicate almond note is a dream. This brilliant wine is wild and mild at the same time. Sweetness and acidity are wonderfully balanced, the finish is flowing, slightly salty and wonderfully soft. SUPERIORE.DE

"A crunchy and delicious vermentino with sliced lemons, honey and green pears. It’s medium-bodied, minerally and grapy at the end, but remains subtle and al dente." James Suckling

The deep red cuveé of Montepulciano and Sangiovese exudes a beguiling aroma of sour cherries, coffee, marjoram and vanilla. Flattering, juicy and very dense on the palate. Chocolate and plum on the long finish. Matured in Slovenian oak barrels, the tannins are ripe and melting. A fantastic everyday wine with charm and character. SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium-bodied red showing attractive aromas of chocolate maltesers, peaches, licorice and sour cherries. Juicy and well-integrated tannins." James Suckling

Fresh Falanghina from the heart of Sannio Benevento. Light yellow in colour with fruity and floral notes of pineapple, banana, peach, a hint of pink broom and sage. Balanced on the palate with an admirable length and concentration of citrus fruit. Very nice as an aperitif and with light dishes. SUPERIORE.DE

"Pleasantly fresh fruit bouquet, citrus fruit and elderflower; compact on the palate, vivid acidity, elegant finish, mineral and tart. A successful interpretation of the grape variety." Vinum

"The 2023 Falanghina Rocca dei Leoni opens with a fragrant blend of dried herbs and spices that fade into lemon peel and mint notes. It has a soft texture, juicy acidity and notes of green melon, which are emphasised by a hint of minerality towards the end. The 2023 finishes spicy and medium-bodied, with a hint of ginger that pleasantly emphasises the experience." Vinous

"A bright and refreshing white that has notes of lemon peel and white flowers on the nose, as well as crushed stones and sliced pears. It’s medium-bodied, saline and mineral. Drink now." James Suckling

Marvellous cuvée based on Nero d'Avola. Ruby red with lively garnet-coloured reflections. Intense aroma with hints of blackcurrant, tobacco, spices and mineral notes. The balanced flavour is characterised by red fruits and impresses on the palate with blackberry and sour cherry tones, final with a final of good length. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2021 Sedàra is perfumed and floral with a mix of earth tones and wild herbs to balance. It's soft textured with a blend of wild berries and spice guided by brisk acidity. This finishes with admirable length and potent, leaving gently grippy tannins and balsamic spice hints." Vinous

"The nose is primarily spicy, with dominant aromas of earth and coffee, black cherry undertones and a crackle of pepper. The palate is livelier, with more pronounced fruit and the vibrancy of orange marmalade and wild fennel. The tannins are polished yet structured, like a well-tailored suit." Wine Enthusiast

"Cherries and watermelon with some citrus flavours transition into a medium to full body with creamy tannins and a crisp finish. A hint of earth at the end." James Suckling

Intense aroma with promising notes of yellow fruit and flowers, some flint and herbs such as camomile and laurel. Fresh and supple on the palate with good acidity. The finish ends with mineral notes typical of Vermentino, accompanied by flavours of citrus fruit and banana. SUPERIORE.DE

"This shows notes of candied citrus fruit, ripe pears, white flowers and hints of honey. Medium-bodied, juicy and a little fluid on the palate, with a fruity finish." James Suckling

Straw-yellow colour with pale green reflections. The flavour is tangy and fresh, with elegant acidity paired with mineral notes. A harmonious and well-balanced Gavi with an attractive volume of flavour. SUPERIORE.DE

"An aromatic white with notes of sliced pears, lemon drops and dried flowers. Medium-bodied and textural, almost oily on the palate with some saline and zesty undertones in the finish." James Suckling

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

Intensely bright red colour. Full fruit on the nose, notes of dried berries, beautiful spice, rounded off by fragrant violets, iodine and chestnut honey. Very round, warm, soft and spicy on the palate, well-proportioned tannins, juicy, with good length. SUPERIORE.DE

"Fresh and fine tannined with medium body and juicy and creamy tannins and a berry, citrus undertone." James Suckling

Intense ruby-red cuvée with an aromatic nose of dried red fruits, walnuts and lively spices. On the palate, notes of elderberry, red berries and wood as well as the fine Ripasso sweetness. A rarity in this attractive price range. Fine, balanced, with a certain spiciness and juiciness. SUPERIORE.DE

"Notes of ripe strawberries and mulberries with undertones of ground spices and dried flowers. Medium-bodied, juicy and tense with crunchy tannins and racy acidity. Shows freshness and concentration." James Suckling

Fine Ruländer, straw-yellow colour, aromas of pear and apple on the nose. Full-bodied and pleasantly dry flavour. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is a super-floral pinot grigio with notes of linden tree, orange blossoms, lemon leaves and pears. Light-bodied with a refined palate, crisp acidity and a savory finish." James Suckling

Personality-strong, very balanced white wine with the clarity and finesse you are used to from Maculan. Summery fruit bouquet of gooseberry, apricot and peach, unforced and juicy on the palate with a pleasant finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Peachy fruit and chalky minerals on the nose. Medium-bodied with nicely defined peach and peach-skin flavors." James Suckling

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

Yellow gold, apple fruit and berry flavours, yellow fruit on the palate with a good acid structure. This Chardonnay is a successful interpretation of this noble grape variety. SUPERIORE.DE

"A fairly neutral, slightly bitter and varietal chardonnay with a light to medium body and long, crisp, chewy acidity that is tight-knit and tense." James Suckling

Pale straw yellow in colour. Jasmine and lavender on the nose, a fine note of nutmeg and elderberry and a hint of apple and lemon. Precise, dry and fresh on the palate, with good acidity, flanked by citrus notes and the flavour of light peaches and green apple. Sicily tastes so aromatic, expressive and mineral-fresh! SUPERIORE.DE

"This is fragrant and flavorful with notes of yuzu, tangerine peel, cherry blossoms and lavender. Juicy and bright, with a medium body and a fresh, zesty aftertaste." James Suckling

Bright straw yellow in colour with a distinct, delicately fruity aroma of pear, this wine is dry, soft and slightly nutty in flavour. A wonderfully integrated acidity and citrus vein give it freshness, balance and structure. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sliced pears, apples and blanched almonds on the nose, followed by a fresh, mineral and medium-bodied palate. Very clean and pretty." James Suckling

"Elegant and restrained aromas of delicate flowers; lemon peel, lime, acacia and grassy, flinty notes on the palate." Decanter

Sherazade - a beautiful protagonist from A Thousand and One Nights and a wonderful Nero d'Avola from the south-west of the island, which grows on clay soils. Concentrated ruby red colour, fruity, balsamic aroma with mineral tones, followed by a sweet hint of cocoa. Soft on the palate with memories of sour cherries and blackberries. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2022 Nero d'Avola Sherazade wafts up with a wickedly fresh bouquet of crushed wild berries, violets, sage, white pepper and licorice. This is racy and cool-toned in feel, with juicy acidity and masses of ripe red and blue fruits that cascade throughout. The 2022 leaves a staining of primary blackberry concentration, finishing classically with framing tannins that make for a lovely punctuation. This is a wonderfully fresh yet still potent Nero d'Avola." Vinous

"Very typical with lots of sour cherry and crisp lemon zest both on the nose and on the palate. Medium body with bright acidity and a tart finish. Creamy texture. Shows real Nero character." James Suckling

Full-bodied, very pretty Pinot Gris in a bright straw yellow colour with a pleasantly subtle, floral apple and melon aroma. Soft flavour with harmonious fullness and remarkable freshness. Delicate notes of nuts and honey develop after a period of ageing. SUPERIORE.DE

"Some white nuts and white fruit on the nose, which is simple and slightly neutral but delightful. The palate shows a crisp medium body and a creamy, medium-length finish. This shows good varietal character and purity." James Suckling

Pinot Grigio - an international bestseller and in this case a wonderful interpretation from South Tyrol. Peaches, apricots, lemon curd, lychees and melons on the nose, soft and elegant on the palate. This Pinot Gris impresses with its freshness and zesty acidity. A true classic. SUPERIORE.DE

"Fresh, simple aromas of nectarines, chalk and touches of sour cream and lees. Medium-bodied with creamy fruit and a lightly saline finish." James Suckling