James Suckling

Taglio del Tralcio is a highly aromatic wine made from Aglianico grapes. It has an aroma of dark wild berries with delicate hints of leather and rosemary. Warm and gentle on the palate, it has a beguiling fruitiness and persistence. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2021 Aglianico del Vulture Taglio del Tralcio mixes violet florals, exotic spices and crushed blackberries to form its inviting bouquet. This washes across the palate with silky textures and ripe wild berry fruits, displaying fantastic energy as crunchy mineral tones form toward the close. It leaves a resonance of lavender and sugar-dusted plums while finishing with medium length and only gently tannic." Vinous

"It has flavours of Oreo biscuits, walnuts, baked plums, strawberry compote and dried spices. Full-bodied, chewy and firm, with a rich, ripe and nutty finish. Lingering." James Suckling

Bright straw yellow with greenish reflections. Lively bouquet of crisp pineapple and white peach, with components of camomile, elderberry and a fine spiciness. Crisp on the palate with cool, present fruit, light-footed and straightforward with an interesting arc, very full-bodied and multi-layered, ending with a juicy, mineral finish and a subtle almond note. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow with greenish nuances. Fruity, fragrant bouquet of yellow apple and juicy peach, with hints of Mediterranean scrub. Velvety on the palate, glides gently over the palate with rich fruit and an above-average length on the finish." Falstaff

"A lovely attack with notes of baking spices, golden apples and alpine herbs. The palate is light, with a sharp mineral infusion. A little green and phenolic on the finish. It is balanced, drinkable and has an impressive length. Very good." James Suckling

Conti Zecca's Liranu from Negroamaro shows typicity and refinement. The bouquet opens with smoked spices, sausage, tobacco and candied fruit. Beautiful mineral nuances on the palate, a fine fruity texture and silky, finely woven tannins. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bark, mocha, dates and chocolate on the nose. Full-bodied with nicely soft and plummy tannins and a tasty, chocolatey finish." James Suckling

Elisabetta Geppetti says she didn't want to jump on the popular Vermentino bandwagon and instead opted for this French-inspired blend to capture floral tones, drying mineral nuances and crunchy stone fruit from chalky soils. On the nose, a multi-layered bouquet with fine herbal notes. Powerful, fresh and elegant on the palate with a mineral acidity and citrus flavours on the finish. It is very refreshing to taste an original white wine from the Tuscan coast. SUPERIORE.DE

"Light, sparkling golden yellow colour. Fresh nose of green peppers, gooseberries and a hint of pineapple. Shows an animating acidity structure on the palate, follows through well, fresh and very enjoyable to drink right through to the finish." Falstaff

"The 2023 Poggio Argentato is laced with green apple, ginger, jasmine, mint and yellow flowers. Exotic and light on its feet, this blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Petit Manseng, Sémillon and Traminer will make a delightful apéritif white over the next year or two. Poggio Argentato remains one of the most distinctive whites on the Tuscan Coast." Vinous

"This white wine is expressive and juicy and offers aromas and flavours of grass, chives, gooseberries and peach. Crisp acidity and a smooth texture introduce the long-lasting finish." Wine Spectator

"Lots of green melon, apples, crushed stones and flint on the nose. Medium-bodied with lovely depth of fruit and notes of spices, gunpowder, sliced apples and lemongrass. Flavoursome finish. Deep, but framed." James Suckling

The Greco, with its straw yellow colour and brilliant reflections, has a distinct aroma spectrum, from the delicate scent of white fruit to notes of vanilla, bracken and mint. On the palate, it impresses with its warm yet fresh flavour and balanced mineral structure with a lingering finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright golden yellow in colour. Yellow apple and pear on the nose, light spice, some camomile and tangerine blossom. Refreshing, juicy and slightly salty on the palate, a little melting in the final, thus persistent, inviting drinking flow." Falstaff

"It has a lovely nose of pear, orange blossom and peach. Also some salted almond. It's medium-bodied, fresh and clean, with a smooth and creamy texture." James Suckling

An opulent Barbera Superiore with class, with an equally high-quality finish, full-bodied and dense with an intense ruby red colour. The bouquet is fruity with notes of blackcurrants, cherries, chocolate and blackberries, the flavour is very deep and full-bodied, with a long, fruity finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"An impressive Barbera that offers balance and precision. Tense, firm and textural with plenty of fruit. Medium-bodied with compact tannins. Spices, walnuts and pleasant mineral complexity come through." James Suckling

Bright ruby-red Rosso di Montalcino, fresh, clear bouquet, lots of juicy cherry. Beautiful cherry fruit on the palate too, round, supple, powerful, great fun. SUPERIORE.DE

"Ruby red with purple reflections. Open-hearted nose of Amarena cherry, tomato leaf and black pepper, with an earthy finish. Fresh and spicy on the palate, even a little savoury, tightly woven tannins, juicy and slightly vegetal on the finish." Falstaff

"It is juicy and very drinkable, full of aromas and flavours of sour cherries, mushrooms, lemon zest and cranberries. It has a medium body and a smooth texture. Very well made." James Suckling

"A vivid, succulent style, this red delivers strawberry, cherry, earth and mineral flavors, with a hint of underbrush. This balanced version builds nicely to the finish." Wine Spectator

Golden yellow with greenish reflections. Extremely pleasant aroma of ripe peach, elderflower, meadow flowers and warm cedar wood. Soft, supple and long in flavour, carried by a fresh acidity and subtle fruit sweetness. SUPERIORE.DE

"A richly spicy, full-bodied white showing cloves, chamomile, aniseed and dried mango on the nose. It’s layered, dense and oily in texture, with bright acidity to balance." James Suckling

Light-coloured stone fruit, minerals and flowers on the nose. Structured aromas and flavour, long and balanced. An impressively crisp and powerful white wine. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense, bright straw yellow with golden yellow reflections. Delicately fragrant nose of ripe citrus fruits and nectarines, followed by floral notes. Subtly fruity and tart on the palate with vibrant acidity and a gentle, salty finish." Falstaff

"Fresh, citrusy and a little leafy, with a medium body and tangy acidity. Dry and polished with a juicy finish." James Suckling

Bright, straw-yellow colour, floral and fruity notes in an elegant, slightly mineral fragrance. As it matures, the bouquet develops flavours reminiscent of sultanas and honey. On the palate, it is pleasantly dry and smooth, well-structured, harmonious and full-bodied with lingering flavours of ripe peaches and pears. SUPERIORE.DE

"Pale straw yellow in colour. Tangerine, lemongrass and pineapple on the nose. Fresh on the palate with animating acidity, good drinking flow." Falstaff

"A fragrant and characterful white wine with a creamy texture and fresh acidity. It offers notes of lemon pith, nectarine and white flowers, with a medium body and crisp fruit. Refreshing, bright and slightly phenolic on the finish." James Suckling

Wonderfully balanced and delicious rosato: silky, with beautiful wild berry fruit and a beguiling harmony - Cassiopea is an ideal aperitif and, with its slightly salty note, goes perfectly with light fish and vegetable dishes and bruschetta. SUPERIORE.DE

"Light salmon pink with onion-coloured nuances. Grapefruit and orange zest on the nose, underpinned by fine herbal spice. Lively acidity and pleasant juiciness on the palate with a slightly salty finish." Falstaff

"Pale golden pink. Bursting at the seams with juicy tangerine, watermelon, salty grapefruit, crisp nectarine and bursting with energy and fresh fruit. Beautiful long backbone of cold chalk. Great structure. Really, really good. Super-appetising." Jancis Robinson

"Refreshing, red-fruited character with notes of raspberries, nectarines and a hint of cherry blossom. Medium-bodied, crisp and crunchy with good length and intensity. Well made and focused." James Suckling

Barbera Sovrana is a fruity, full-bodied and very appealing wine with a deep ruby colour and a powerful nose of ripe cherries and earthy tones. The palate is balanced and of medium length with silky tannins and fresh acid wire. SUPERIORE.DE

Baccanera is an aromatic Piedmontese cuvée made from Barbera, Merlot, Nebbiolo and Cabernet Sauvignon. Noble, dark garnet colour with a delicately brightening rim. Notes of tobacco, plum and a hint of cloves on the spicy nose. Complex and very delicate on the palate with fresh fruit, beautiful structure and well-integrated tannins. SUPERIORE.DE

"A juicy and racy red with notes of crushed berries, dried orange peel and hints of crushed stones, seashells and spice box on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied, firm and structured, yet shows a core of succulent fruit in the middle. I like the concentration and length. Solid and focused." James Suckling

Tasca's Perricone is bright ruby in colour, with hints of red berries, blackberries, cherries and spices, tasting fresh and lively. A fine minerality and a hint of nuts on the final, very long and complex on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich, simple and floral bouquet with notes of quince, baked cherries, cranberries and violets. Fleshy and medium to full-bodied on the palate with soft tannins and a round, fruity finish. Simple, generous and convivial." James Suckling

"This rare varietal Perricone, from vines growing at 480 metres above sea level in the province of Palermo, is bright and herbal with bitter black fruits. Intense and juicy, it has a balsamic edge and fine, sandy tannins." Decanter

"The Perricone Guarnaccio 2021 is perfumed with a dusty blend of black cherries, liquorice and sage. It glides across the palate like pure silk, showing polished red and black fruits accompanied by balsamic spices. Salty minerals saturate towards the end. The finish is long with tannins reminiscent of black tea that captivate the senses as mint and cedar nuances slowly fade. The 2021 will require patience, and lots of it." Vinous

An elementary component of Piedmontese drinking culture and probably one of the most underrated wines in Italy with DOCG status: the clearly sparkling Brachetto d'Acqui is light ruby red in colour (with cherry-red foam). The bouquet is very aromatic with notes of nutmeg, rose and violet. The flavour is extremely elegant, reminiscent of strawberries, round and finely balanced between mild sweetness and fruity, very refreshing astringency. SUPERIORE.DE

"Light, bright cherry red with a soft mousseux. Fruity nose of juicy sour cherries, with a hint of violets and bitter almonds. In the mouth with a fine sweetness, beautiful fruit and invigorating freshness, harmonious and persistent." Falstaff

"This wine is full of ripe strawberries, raspberries, red flowers and candied oranges. Sweet but not cloying, fresh and juicy, with a light to medium body and creamy bubbles. Aromatic and bright." James Suckling

"This is a field of berries in a glass! This lightly effervescent sweet wine is pure joy, with aromas and flavours of crushed raspberries, candied cherries and strawberry rhubarb tart, all wrapped up in a fresh, easy-drinking playground for the palate. A wine for warm days and picnics or for that "cheat day" of eating ice cream and berries." Wine Enthusiast

Brilliantly clear and straw yellow in colour, ripe and clean on the nose, dense and full on the palate. A characteristic, aromatic Moscato d'Asti with a fine sweetness and good balance. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling green-yellow with a persistent, delicate perlage. Delicately scented on the nose, with crisp lime, white peach and a hint of sage. Just as crisp, juicy and accessible on the palate, excellent to drink." Falstaff

"It is fresh and flavoursome with aromas of lemons, crushed apples and hints of white tea and chamomile. Medium body and medium sweetness with bright acidity. Concentrated and refreshing. Delicious." James Suckling

"This Moscato d'Asti is an almost flawless combination of fresh and vibrant flavours of white peach and green apples and shines with notes of mint and lemongrass. On the palate, it is bright and refreshing with candied lemon peel, lemon verbena and jasmine, so balanced that the sweetness recedes into the background. Pure joy in the glass." Wine Enthusiast

Multi-layered bouquet of dark fruits, liquorice, mint, minerals and sweet spices. Exquisite and irresistible the taste of this balsamic Cannonau. Inu is a sublime, elegant, very refined wine. SUPERIORE.DE

"Plum stones, white pepper, walnuts and grilled herbs on the nose. Medium-bodied, lightly spicy and tight, with fine tannins. Drink or hold." James Suckling

Wonderful white wine with an inner freshness and minerality, rounded off with fine peach and citrus flavours. Precise and persistent on the palate, with the primary flavours perfectly developed. Harmonious, complex and yet with an inspiring lightness. SUPERIORE.DE

"A fruity and fleshy white that has aromas and flavors of melon, apricot and honeysuckle. It’s medium- to full-bodied, pure and tasty." James Suckling

The almost flat vineyards of Gries near Bolzano are characterised by sandy alluvial soils permeated by quartz porphyry. The Lagrein grapes, which predominate in this fresh cuvée, reach full ripeness here thanks to the heat-retaining properties of the Bolzano valley basin and thus gain their typical velvety softness. These deep red grapes are pressed with very short skin contact and surprise with fruity, fresh flavours of cherries combined with a hint of almonds. With its beautifully integrated acidity, this rosé goes particularly well with strong starters from South Tyrolean cuisine, fish dishes and summer-inspired dishes. SUPERIORE.DE

"A superfloral rosé with intoxicating aromas of violets and a bit of peach tea. pepon the palate, this light-bodied, easy-to-drink wine has zesty acidity and a tight, lean finish." James Suckling

Expressive bouquet with notes of yellow fruit and hazelnut, then flavours of exotic fruit and honey. Wonderfully persistent and elegant flavour. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is a creamy, fresh white that opens with lemon rind, nectarines and persimmons on the nose, plus a hint of sage. It’s medium-bodied with a tasty combination of fruit and herbs." James Suckling

The vineyards are located in the village of Nalles at 330 to 400 metres above sea level, and if you look beyond the church tower, practically the entire mountain face is planted with Sauvignon Blanc. Solid and typical South Tyrolean Sauvignon Bianco with lively flavours of elderberry and gooseberry. Fine and medium-bodied on the palate with good acidity and a harmonious finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"An intense and spicy white with a complex profile of restrained asparagus, candied lemons and a touch of pineapple. Firm acidity on the palate, zesty and tight yet balanced, with a medium body and a silky finish." James Suckling

The volcanic soils of Monte di Colognola give Monte Ceriani a mineral framework, a symmetrical matrix of flint and phenol in which the fruit flesh is deeply embedded. White pears, almond cream, white peach and lime. A hint of finely ground pepper. The finest silvery streaks of acidity thread the whole into a glittering carpet of light. Harmonious aroma of citrus fruits, especially grapefruit. Powerful flavour, fresh, long-lasting and accompanied by a wonderful almond/peppery mineral finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"At first the wine smelt a little bit of marzipan and grilled pineapple. It began to build, more and more aromatic. Concentric circles of flavour and structure, bringing honeysuckle and green tea, lemongrass and baked pear, bergamot and passion-fruit flowers, and always but almost invisible in the background, a delicate savouriness of crushed almonds and roasted buckwheat. It doesn't have the taut acidity of the 2021 – instead, an almost downy softness – but the wine still has trajectory and focus. And it is still thrillingly complex." Jancis Robinson

"A tightly folded wine that promises a bright future in the medium term. Baked quinces, rusty-brown apples, tatami straw, curry powder and bitter almonds, almost like marzipan. And yet nothing is out of place. A medium-bodied Soave with the right quotient of concentration, power and freshness, and with this winning ensemble, a dazzling length. It gets even better." James Suckling