Luca Maroni

Medium ruby red colour. Sweet and spicy aromas of raspberry, milk chocolate, red cherry, orange zest and violets. Complex and juicy, with very soft tannins, high but harmonious acidity and beautiful generosity and elegance to the red cherry, savoury and floral aromas. A deep, rich and yet very clear wine with supple tannins that are wonderfully harmonious after a short aeration. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark, strong ruby red colour. Aromas of dark berries, herbs and forest floor on the nose. Present, fine tannins on the palate, light, pleasant fruit sweetness and a lingering, spicy final." Falstaff

"A fragrant version, showing notes of espresso, cured tobacco and dark chocolate, this creamy red layers supple tannins with flavors of baked cherry and plum fruit. Balanced, with a spiced finish." Wine Spectator

Sparkling dark ruby red in colour, this rich Primitivo has a balsamic aroma of dark fruits, graphite and cherries. Lots of fruit on the palate, balanced and with a lovely length. SUPERIORE.DE

"Gently shining ruby with a garnet-red touch. Elegant bouquet of dark plum, cigar box and dark chocolate. Compact on the palate with ripe fruit, chocolate again, grippy tannins." Falstaff

Intense ruby red, persistent, fruity bouquet with notes of wild berries, violets, cloves and cinnamon as well as sweet tobacco flavours. Concentrated, fleshy, tannic, dark fruit flavours on the palate. On the finish, the spicy flavours merge with a pleasant fruity note. An unbeatable wine every year at a very attractive price! SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby red with a violet tinge. Lots of blackberry on the nose, subtle earthy notes as well as vanilla and pepper. Animating and lively on the palate, ripe tannins, lively acidity, spicy, medium-long final." Falstaff

"Crunchy red cherries and raspberries, followed by lifted floral notes and spices with a hint of chopped bell pepper. Medium body, with chewy tannins and refreshing acidity. Simple but delightful. From organically grown grapes." James Suckling

"The 2020 Montecucco Rosso Riserva lifts from the glass with a whiff of reduction that slowly blows off to reveal an herbal-tinged mix of wild strawberries, cedar and spice. This is rich and velvety, with masses of ripe red fruits and tactile mineral tones complicated by a note of sage. Brisk acidity maintains balance. It tapers off with a woody sensation, like a pine spice box, as hints of chalk dust and inner rose fade. The warmth of the vintage imparted a fleshy, nearly opulent character to the Rosso Riserva." Vinous

This fabulous cuvée of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet comes from Querciabella's Maremma vineyard. A charming bouquet with notes of tobacco and leather, which then give way to ripe fruit. The harmonious flavour is delicately fruity, intense and fresh. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2022 Mongrana is a fun, juicy wine to drink now and over the next few years. Bright red cherry fruit, spice, mint, tobacco and leather add layers of nuance. Floral and savoury accents linger. The finish is a little dry, but that's only a minor criticism for a wine that offers so much value." Vinous

"Black cherry and plum fruit signals this rich, round red. Boysenberry, eucalyptus and lavender notes chime in as this remains focused on the long finish." Wine Spectator

The single-varietal Chardonnay La Fuga presents an impressive aroma and flavour profile. On the nose, there are hints of exotic fruit - pineapple, apples and bananas - on an James Suckling elegant framework of mineral character. The format of the finely balanced flavour with the subtle spiciness on the finish is magnificent. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow with a delicate greenish tinge. Pleasant aroma of white flowers on the nose, soft, crisp apple, subtle candied lemon pieces, a hint of ginger, a fine touch. Round and clear on the palate, with beautiful, fine pressure, expressive, comes in several waves, great salinity." Falstaff

"A ripe chardonnay that shows peaches, flowers and apricots on the nose. Medium-bodied, it has a tight-knit structure, refreshing acidity and a polished, full-flavored finish."

Intense straw yellow in colour, the aroma is reminiscent of freshly baked bread, acacia blossom and ripe tropical fruit. These flavours are also confirmed on the palate, the Pinot Gris is elegant and full-bodied with an extremely delicate yeasty note. A harmonious wine full of character with good length. SUPERIORE.DE

"Here's a straightforward and classic expression of the versatile Pinot Grigio grape made in stainless steel only. The 2023 Friuli Colli Orientali Pinot Grigio offers lots of sweet summer fruit, such as creamy peach and honeydew melon, over a mildly creamy texture. This wine is faithful to the taste profile that is typically achieved with this variety from Friuli. This includes an extra dose of sweetness on the finish." Wine Advocate

"Pear, apple and lemon slices on the nose, medium-bodied, fruity and creamy on the palate. Fresh." James Suckling

Vibrant, radiant colour, rich in green-golden reflections. The rich fragrance of this Moscato d'Allessandria (Zibibbo) is floral of white roses and acacia, followed by mineral notes, peach and orange blossom, to finish with candied citrus fruits and a hint of honey. On the palate, the olfactory impressions of mineral origin and the fresh structure are confirmed, savoury and enveloping. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow colour. The nose is characterised by lychee, peach and elderflower. Lots of fruity sweetness on the palate, fresh, invigorating and very juicy, with a lingering finish." Falstaff

"The 2023 Lighea is a beautiful and refined dry Zibibbo. It exudes an exotic bouquet that blends tropical citrus and melon with minty herbs and candied lime. On the inside, it is soothingly round and perfumed, with a wave of ripe citrus and cooling acidity, maintaining its fantastic energy throughout. The 2023 tapers off with medium length and a savoury note that lingers with a hint of kiwi." Vinous

"An intense and aromatic wine based on the zibbibbo grape but made in an interesting dry style. The nose shows gooseberries, sour apricots, lemon peel and broom flowers. Smooth and round on the palate, with a light body, a silky texture and a polished finish with a bitter touch." James Suckling

"We want this land to say: Barbera. We've always thought that, ever since the first vineyards that grandfather Giuseppe left to his father Giacomo, where grapes were grown for La Monella. Then the ones between Rocchetta and Belveglio (the vineyards of Bricco dell'Uccellone), which mother Anna brought as a dowry, and the vineyards of Montebruna, which we bought and merged - and which we still look at with great pride." Familie Bologna

The first vintage of Curej was harvested in 2019 with the same respect for the landscape and the grape variety, and the name says it all: it is the nickname of the families who have always lived in the village of Rocchetta Tanaro, which has a population of 1,400. This wine is therefore an impressive reminder of its roots, the typical flavour of the Barbera grape and the open, wide and happy panaroma that can be enjoyed from the San Bernardo vineyard.

Curej is an extremely fresh, straightforward and precise Barbera, full of primary flavours, which impressively reflects the signature of the Braida winery, famous for the grape, because hardly anyone can interpret the DNA of this classic Piedmontese grape variety better than Rafaella and Giuseppe Bologna! SUPERIORE.DE

Mediterra with its inviting aromas of paprika, redcurrant, elderberry, sage and black pepper is round and harmonious on the palate with beautiful fruit and spice. With its well-proportioned tannins and well-balanced acidity, Mediterra is a perfect accompaniment to food. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, dark ruby red colour. Aromas of dark plum, blueberries and black pepper on the nose. Soft and mouth-filling on the palate, with a noticeable woody note, slightly drying tannins, juicy fruit flavours and a hint of bitter almond." Falstaff

"This red is signaled by intense aromas of wild blackberry, black pepper, black olive and eucalyptus. Showing earth and underbrush accents that augment the fruity flavors, this firms up on the finish." Wine Spectator

"The 2021 Mediterra is bright, effusive and wonderfully inviting. Crushed flowers, herbs, tobacco, spice and leather meld into a core of juicy dark blue/purplish fruit. The Mediterra offers all of the immediacy of Bolgheri but with tons of freshness more than opulence. It is a hugely appealing style, especially at this level, where wines are typically intended to be drunk essentially on release." Vinous

"Dark chocolate, toasted walnuts, mocha and ripe dark berries on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied and structured with firm but very fine tannins. Shows notes of toasted cedar and bitter spices yet very delicate with integration and balance. Smooth and polished finish." James Suckling

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

Tenuta Missoj is a small winery in Mizzole with just 3.5 hectares of vineyards and is owned by the Campagnola family. The vineyards are situated at an altitude of 200 metres on a well-ventilated and exposed hill, where the grapes can reach perfect and complete ripeness. The new prestige wine Valpolicella Ripasso "Tenuta di Missoj" comes from these soils, which already impressively showcased the typical characteristics of the appellation in the 2019 debut vintage.

Intense ruby red colour with violet reflections. Delicate, ethereal and spicy bouquet with an elegant balance and flavours of jam, black cherry and plum. Dry, harmonious, with a very complex flavour and soft, deep tannins. A sophisticated Ripasso with plenty of spicy character. SUPERIORE.DE

"A juicy Ripasso with notes of mocha, sultanas, lemons, chocolate and cherries. It is medium to full-bodied with a delicious dried fruit character, but remains dry, fresh and elegant." James Suckling

Deep dark Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva with a beguiling aroma of dark red cherries and berries, earthy notes, grilled hazelnuts, spices and liquorice. "A mouthful of wine" in an incredibly appealing style. Spelt has remarkable concentration and outstanding length. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby red colour. Nose of graphite, ripe cherries, wild berries, a hint of dried rose petal and rubber. Clear on the palate, with clear fruit and beautiful juiciness, shows compact tannins, drinks even better slightly chilled." Falstaff

"The 2020 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva Spelt is dark and earthy in the glass, with undergrowth and crushed stones giving way to black cherries and spice. This is round and silky in feel, with ripe wild berry fruits and spices that cascade throughout. Plum and medicinal blackberry linger as the 2020 tapers off long, lightly structured, yet relatively fresh. Well done." Vinous

"Very cedary on the nose at first, so give it a swirl to allow the rich red fruit and floral notes to give you a proper introduction to this full-bodied and solid red. The cedary element is present throughout, but there’s plenty of fruit to counter it. Firm tannins kick in midway and give some astringency to finish, which will smoothen with some more time in bottle." James Suckling

Notes of pome fruit, citrus, saffron, honey and gravel on the nose. Fresh and powerful on the palate with notes of minerals, beeswax and dried fruit. Will continue to develop and increase in depth and complexity with further bottle ageing thanks to its present acid wire. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, light lemon yellow colour. Delicate notes of nectarines and rooibos tea on the nose, also a hint of pineapple and vanilla. Creamy on the palate, rolls along gently, slightly spicy and juicy with a lingering finish." Falstaff

"Spicy and citrusy nose with Amalfi lemons, pear drops, crushed herbs and flowers. Medium-bodied, bright and juicy with energetic acidity and a mineral finish." James Suckling

Villa Gemma Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo Superiore has a light ruby red colour and exudes a pretty bouquet of wild strawberries, roses and sweet smoke. The flavour is soft and round, with a stimulating acidity and a sweet-tart tension. The finish is long and structured and ends with a delicious final with hints of spiced citrus fruits. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense, radiant cherry red colour. Inviting nose of juicy cherry, cassis and juniper berries. Very present on the palate, linear and direct in the drinking flow, invigoratingly fresh through to the lingering finish." Falstaff

"The 2023 Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo Superiore Villa Gemma is a fine, delicately fruity, delicate wine. Raspberry, mint, sweet lavender, crushed rock and round, ripe red berry fruit run throughout the core. Refined and polished, this is a gorgeous Cerasuolo that reflects the beauty of the style. The 2023 has what it takes to improve with bottle age, as evidenced by an extremely fine structure and fine tannins that are still hidden behind the pure fruit concentration at the moment. Marvellous." Vinous

"A focused, tactile and delicious Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo with notes of redcurrants, forest berries and fresh raspberries. Medium-bodied with a well-driven, lively center-palate and a flavorful finish with excellent length." James Suckling

Bright ruby red colour. Fresh and fragrant of violets and rose petals. Fresh, aromatic berry fruit on the palate, very supple tannins, with a lot of fruit and grace on the finish. Very racy and cheerful at the same time. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby red colour, sparkling. A nose of geraniums, violets, juicy cherries and grippy, slightly vegetal tannins on the palate, with a coffee-like finish and a slight aftertaste." Falstaff

"The Frappato Vittoria Bell'Assai 2022 is a pure wine with aromas of violets, lavender, crushed blackberries and a hint of dusty earth. It is round and juicy, with cooling acidity and crisp wild berry flavours that cascade. The 2022 finishes seductively fresh and of medium length, leaving a pleasant, crisp mouthfeel on the finish. The Bell'Assai is an excellent companion for a variety of dishes." Vinous

"Candied cherries and flowers with some dried orange follow through to a medium body, with watermelon and citrus undertones." James Suckling

"The warm, floral nose shows delicate notes of roses and cherry blossom, but also tantalisingly sweet aromas of strawberries and cream. On the palate, a bitter note is emphasised by a latent earthiness, while the acidity plays around polished, firm tannins." Wine Enthusiast