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The Sallier de la Tour winery has been owned by the Counts Tasca since 2009, making it the fifth winery that complements and characterises the diversity and professionalism of what is probably Sicily's most famous winery. Deep dark red, spices and a fine note of liquorice on the nose. Beautiful classic fruit and freshness on the palate, the discreet use of wood gives it concentration, backbone, velvety elegance and a good future. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark red; intense, discreetly volatile fruit, raspberries, violets, rubber, inviting; juicy, fresh fruit, finely tart, drinky, round and balanced, very pleasing." (JLF) Merum

"In the glass, the Nero d'Avola 2021 is dark and somewhat reductive. It opens with a forest-inspired blend of wild berries and peppery herbs. It is soft and enveloping with ripe red and blue fruits swirling under a hint of violet blossom. It leaves a hint of primary concentration and finishes grippy and long while retaining a lovely inner freshness. This wine has potential, but the 2021 will need cellaring to come into its own." Vinous

Light straw yellow with golden reflections. Floral bouquet of acacia flowers and lemon blossom with fruity notes reminiscent of exotic fruits and yellow-fleshed peaches, citrus peel in the background. Warm and round on the palate with a fresh and persistent finish, animating drinking flow. SUPERIORE.DE

Deep ruby red colour with a violet hue. Clean, intense and persistent on the nose, with notes of red fruits, blackberries and sour cherries. Full and fruity on the palate, with notes of tobacco and liquorice on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark and tangy, with a lush core of blackberry, mulberry and boysenberry fruit flavors, revealing accents of oolong tea leaf and spiced orange peel. Shows taut, fine tannins that impart a tightly meshed feel, but this is silky and balanced overall, opening nicely on the palate and in the glass." Wine Spectator

"Aromas and flavours of berries and cherries, along with hints of rose petals and fruit tea. Medium-bodied with slightly abrasive tannins and a chalky mouthfeel on the finish." James Suckling

Aromatic cross between Riesling and Madeleine Royale. Delicate, floral bouquet with fine nutmeg notes. Fresh and lively on the palate, convincing with fine precision, fullness and backbone. SUPERIORE.DE

Wonderful, energetic Vermentino with a small part of Petit Manseng, which gives it freshness and "crunch". Surprises on the nose with grapefruit, rosemary and a hint of mirabelle plum and thyme. On the palate, honeydew melon, peach, Mediterranean spices and in the convincing final, hints of citrus fruits and white pepper. SUPERIORE.DE

Manzoni Bianco or Incrocio Manzoni is a cross between Riesling Renano and Pinot Bianco. It was named after its breeder, Professor Luigi Manzoni, who first crossed and cultivated it in the 1930s. Straw yellow colour with greenish reflections. Elegant, delicate and very clear bouquet with the aroma of Williams pear and peach. On the palate of exuberant freshness and suppleness, plus sweet-spicy notes of mint and yellow apple, which bring it into wonderful balance with the bright acidity. The full body of the Pinot Blanc and the effervescence of the Riesling have been very palatably put into the bottle here. SUPERIORE.DE

Rosso Piancarda is intensely flavoured and perfumed, with medicinal cherries and raspberries complemented by dusty roses and sweet cedar wood notes. On the palate, Piancarda turns to the savoury spectrum. Salty and full of savoury minerality, it shows spicy red fruits, a hint of plum and a lively acidity that keeps the expression fresh. The grippy tannins remain until the final, while the notes of sour citrus fruits and tart berries slowly fade away. SUPERIORE.DE

"Shimmering ruby red colour with a deep dark core. Juicy plums on the nose, with a hint of ginger and a slightly animal note. Grippy and savoury on the palate, with dense tannins, lush fruit and a pleasantly juicy final." Falstaff

"The 2020 Rosso Conero Piancarda, a Montepulciano grape variety, rises from the glass with a dusty mix of dried roses, redcurrants and a hint of nectarine, creating a truly inviting bouquet. The wine is silky and elegant, almost creamy, yet sublime and cool, with mineral forest berries and a saline note adding a savoury touch towards the end. The 2020 leaves a layer of fine tannins as inner flowers arch across the palate and a minerality slowly fades. The warm vintage has given this wine a particularly soft character, but the structure and acidity of the Piancarda are beautifully balanced and should favour medium-term cellaring. Put a few bottles in the cellar, you'll thank me later. " Vinous

Pale pink colour, rich in light and coral reflections reminiscent of a sunset over the sea. In the glass, notes of small, fragrant red fruits, enriched by floral sensations and hints of the lively sweetness of raspberries. Pleasant freshness on the palate, with a fruity, lively finish and a beautiful maritime aura. SUPERIORE.DE

Delicate rosé, aromatic vinous bouquet with notes of roses, violets and undergrowth. Fresh on the palate with fine acidity, soft and a slightly salty note. An Aglianico Rosato that does not conceal its volcanic origin and that you will not soon forget. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2022 Rosato Lacrimarosa blossoms in the glass with a smoky blend of crushed rocks, ginger and young peach. This is round and cooling on the palate, with mineral-laced orchard fruits and pretty inner florals. The 2022 finishes with medium length and a salty flourish that calls the taster back to the glass." Vinous

Plumbago is a pure Nero d'Avola: rich ruby-violet colour, powerful, slightly reductive bouquet with aromas of dark cherries, raspberries and a little rosemary. Supple, soft and almost light on the palate, beautiful blueberry flavours and well-dosed tannins. SUPERIORE.DE

"A delicious, driven, succulent and lively nero d’avola. On the nose cherries, forest berries, dried herbs and baking spices dominate. Medium-bodied with finely grained tannins and bright acidity. Plenty of verve, succulence and transparency, with a focused finish that shows excellent length." James Suckling

Rare cuvée of white vinified Sorbara and Trebbiano. Delicate floral fragrance, violets, pears and citrus notes, bold and fresh. Delicately creamy on the palate, fills the palate wonderfully, pears and citrus again, really prances over the tongue with fine perlage and lasts quite long with good freshness. Fine as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to fish starters. SUPERIORE.DE

Classic Chiaretto, the typical and very popular rosé cuvée from Lake Garda, smells fresh and delicate, vinous and of small red fruits. With its cool fruitiness and pleasant acidity, Chiaretto embodies the pure cheerfulness of an enjoyable summer's day and is neither obtrusively pleasing nor arbitrary - we love it! SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich, dark salmon pink with an orange centre. Intense aroma of tangerine, raspberry and some yellow apple, then floral notes, followed by rose water. Pleasantly juicy on the palate, crisp acidity and clear citrus fruit, vertical texture, with traction." Falstaff

Light ruby red colour. A small fruit basket with red berries and cherries on the nose, delicately floral with violets. Quite full-bodied, very dry with fine fruit and extremely fine sparkling mousseux, lingers for a long time, very finely balanced. The winery recommended it with tortellini in brodo - we can only agree, a perfect match. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright cherry pink colour. A little restrained on the nose, marzipan and cherries, needs time in the glass. Arrow-sharp on the palate, straightforward, precise, shows racy acidity and perlage, with crisp fruit, simply great!" Falstaff

"Imagine taking a perfect apple, distilling that aroma then adding lily and rose. These are the aromas of this wine. Light and fresh on the palate with a delicate perlage, the wine shows flavors of mixed citrus, tart strawberry and a flinty minerality on the finish." Wine Enthusiast

White classic from Vesuvius. Straw yellow colour with green reflections. Tangy taste with elegant acidity paired with mineral and salty hints. A harmonious wine of which one prefers to have one more bottle in the fridge. SUPERIORE.DE

Straw yellow with golden reflections. Generous bouquet of white blossoms and yellow fruits, in the drink it reveals an inviting fullness, harmony and elegance. The fine acid wire of the Rhine Riesling leads this special drop into a mineral and long final. SUPERIORE.DE

The wines from La Badia have a clear style: clean and traditionally vinified, they are always a great pleasure. Intense ruby red in colour, the bouquet has notes of forest fruits and spices, the full-bodied taste of Roberto Stucchi is wonderfully smooth, the acidity is well balanced and the finish is clean and long-lasting. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby colour with a slight violet hue. Accessible and inviting nose with rich notes of mulberry, dark cherries and violets. Plucky, grippy tannins on the palate, dark fruit." Falstaff

"The 2021 Chianti Classico RS Cultusboni is rich, boisterous and quite appealing. I would open it in advance to allow some of the youthful brawn to soften. A burst of red-toned fruit, pipe tobacco, cedar and sweet spice makes a strong first impression. Bright acids keep the flavors vibrant on the persistent finish." Vinous

Vin Ruspo means "stolen wine". Originally, the vineyard workers took a portion of the young must every year to drink as refreshment during and after work. Strong, sparkling rosé. Fruity, floral nose, fresh on the palate with good acid wire and a melting texture that makes this wine an excellent food companion or sun-drenched soloist. A sophisticated drop in its own right. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dusty rose and crushed stone give way to freshly sliced green apples as the 2022 Rosato di Carmignano opens in the glass. This soothes with its round textures and crisp orchard fruits as yellow citrus nuances add contrast toward the close. The 2022 leaves a crunchy sensation through the finish, tapering off with tension. A lemon rind concentration puckers the cheeks." Vinous

Aromatic, varietal bouquet with pronounced muscat notes and hints of exotic fruits. Harmonious and medium-bodied on the palate. Fresh and intense finish. SUPERIORE.DE

A wine with a prestigious name and a pretty legend: God wept when he found a corner of heaven stolen by Lucifer, and there, where his tears fell, grew the Lacryma Christi vine. Independent, full of character, immensely drinkable and very popular red from the foot of Vesuvius. SUPERIORE.DE