James Suckling

Ruby red in colour with a violet hue. A clear aroma of red berries on the nose, including raspberry, sour cherry and blackcurrant. Hints of liquorice, rhubarb and young leather. On the palate, it is soft, opulent and has a good tannin structure. Like all Li Veli reds, it convinces on the finish with a well-integrated acidity and surprising freshness for the entire region. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich and peppery nose with bushy blackberries, mulberries, lavender extract, briar, asphalt and dark chocolate. Pretty concentrated and ripe on the palate with sweet, tight tannins. Vertical but still fluid in the middle. Plush, ripe and well-made." James Suckling

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

Cretum Rosso is made from a strict selection of the estate's best Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, which grow just a few kilometres from the Crete Senesi area that gives the wine its name. Bright ruby red colour, ripe red fruit on the nose. Lively, balanced palate with polished tannins and present fruit flavours. Great value! SUPERIORE.DE

"A firm and fine tannined red with currant, berry and orange peel aromas and flavors. Medium body. Fresh finish. Racy at the end. Nicely crafted." 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 fine and extremely affordable little Supertuscan from a very good house. Ruby red, it spreads a pleasantly fresh scent of red berries. Its fruity taste is round, very harmonious and persistent. SUPERIORE.DE

"An expressive and fruity wine made from Sangiovese and Merlot with aromas of red cherries, currants, berries and nutmeg. The palate is crisp and medium-bodied with soft tannins and juicy red berries. Pristine, medium length finish full of berry fruit." James Suckling

"Bright ruby red with delicate rim lightenings. In the nose compact, ripe red currant and sour cherry, behind it some dark chocolate. Harmonious in the mouth, delicate melting, rich tannin, animating acidity, spicy final." Falstaff

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

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

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

Intense, bright old rose colour. Fine and inviting nose of ripe peach, yellow fruit and wild berries with a hint of spice. Crisp and finely fruity on the palate, with a lovely, slightly salty flavour and a delicately bitter aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, sparkling pink-red colour. Delicate bouquet of redcurrant, rosehip and wild berries. Very juicy and fresh on the palate with a dense fruit centre and a delicate melting finish." Falstaff

"A pale rosé with pretty notes of strawberries, peaches and rose hips. It’s delicate and crisp with medium body and a dry, refreshing finish." 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

Ruby red, the bouquet fruity of ripe sour cherries and wild berries, nuances of hay, amaretto and liquorice. Full-bodied and long-lasting taste with aromas of cassis and velvety structure. SUPERIORE.DE

"Generous black cherry aromas swirl in the glass with layers of sweet and savory spice, pepper and sweet tobacco. The palate is forward with juicy ripe red berries and blackberries wrapped in sweet oak spices and fine-grained tannins." Wine Enthusiast

"Inviting nose of almost candied red cherries, berries and a hint of cherry liqueur chocolate. Full and intense, the cocoa-like note coats the very fine tannins and seems to colour the fruit more and more as the palate progresses. Pleasant, slightly abrasive, almost dusty feel on the finish." James Suckling

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

The pure Vermentino Meri is stylish and crisp. Wonderful notes of lemon, honey, orange, pear and apple on the nose. Fresh and lively, but at the same time full and intense. The grapes are cooled in the vineyard immediately after harvest and are protected from oxidation - this allows them to retain their best possible flavour and gives the wine a richer, more complex bouquet. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow with green reflections. A tropical nose of pineapple, mango and banana with a hint of nutmeg and orange blossom. Beautifully smooth on the palate, clear and precise, with good balance and a fruity, long final." Falstaff

"This is a very intense wine with flavours of lemon leaves, lime zest, oranges, mirabelle plums and white peaches. Complex and multi-layered. In the mouth it is soft and supple, with a silky texture, a light body and almost muscat flavours. A polished finish with refreshing acidity. Delicious to drink now." James Suckling