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Cogno's classic Dolcetto Vigna del Mandorlo is a very typical interpretation of the grape variety and fascinates with a complex bouquet. The juicy and lively flavour is carried by fine tannins and shows a wonderful bitter almond note in the precise finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Impenetrable violet purple colour. Full, fleshy, rich blackberry nose with a layer of savoury spice. Full blackberry palate, juicy acidity and fantastic, fine tannin structure." Jancis Robinson

"Aromas of roasted plum dusted with clove, dried herbs and dried violets waft from the glass of the Dolcetto. Radiant and pure blackberry flavors both fresh and preserved define the core of the wine with savory spice, dried leaf and fine tannins all in support." Wine Enthusiast

"This racy red wine combines the fruit of black cherries and blackberries with flavours of earth, iron and spices. Rich, even creamy, but with a firm grip on the finish. Shows fine balance and length." Wine Spectator

"Notes of ripe violet fruit with blood orange and sweet spices. Pure and juicy fruit character on the palate with a medium body and firm, chalky texture on the finish." James Suckling

Al Passo del Leone bianco comes from gravelly, calcareous soils from sites up to 900m altitude. Clear, light yellow colour with green shimmer. The bouquet is aromatic and spicy with traces of elderberry. Juicy and lively on the palate, with a fine acid wire and beautiful minerality. SUPERIORE.DE

Brò is a white wine from sustainable cultivation that is hard to beat in terms of freshness, elegance and enjoyment. The grapes come from the clay and limestone soils near Fiumana di Predappio. Pale straw yellow in colour with greenish reflections. On the nose, a captivating blend of crushed stones, spiced orange peel, dried apricot and peach, mixed with herbal elements. On the characterful palate, it is complex, juicy and very drinkable with its freshness and lightness. SUPERIORE.DE

"Do your best to find this layered, textured and generous wine—it's what we all need. Aromas of lemon zest, lemon oil, baked apples, pressed wildflowers and crushed stone lift from the glass with grace. Fresh on the palate but with gravitas, the wine highlights the citrus notes with hints of roasted orange and honey that are lifted by crunchy acidity and minerality." Wine Enthusiast

Dark garnet red. Full bouquet of ripe cherries, violets and delicate chocolate notes. Round and powerful on the palate, with pleasant freshness and a respectable finish. You can feel the warmth of the Bolzano valley basin around the municipality of Gries, which predestines it as the perfect companion to game dishes. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright ruby colour, vinous aromas and an appetisingly fresh scent of red cherries. Juicy and fruity on the palate, with velvety tannins, harmonious with fine minerality and good length. SUPERIORE.DE

"From old vines grown on gravel and porphyry soils. The fruit is fermented in stainless steel before ageing for a further six or seven months in large oak barrels. Perfumed and subtle, with notes of strawberry and liquorice, this is fresh and juicy on the palate. Flavours of luscious red fruits are held in check by a smoky firmness, while good acidity contributes to its excellent overall balance. Real finesse and poise." Decanter

Bright cherry pink with light reflections. Subtly sweet nose of raspberry, strawberry and traces of citrus and honey. On the palate then fruit-driven and precisely forward, with a wonderful fruit-acid play and a hearty, Sorbara-typical and very fresh style. With its fine perlage and respectable final, the winery's bestseller Brutrosso conquers hearts in flight! SUPERIORE.DE

Shows lots of bright citrus fruit, pineapple, honey and peach. This Arneis has a lean, full-bodied texture with the brightness and waxiness that this grape is known for. It pairs well with a spicy Thai or Indian vegetarian dish. SUPERIORE.DE

Clear, radiant greenish yellow. In the attractive bouquet aromas of buttercup, apple pie, stone fruits, lemon zest and some nutmeg. Medium-bodied on the palate, with flavours of rhubarb and lemon, linear acidity and a bright, slightly mineral finish. The grapes for this solid, dry white come from 900 metres above sea level in the area around Völs. SUPERIORE.DE

The white Villa Gemma cuvée, made predominantly from Trebbiano, has a pleasant aroma of peach, mint and flowers. Structured and graceful, with a mineral note, the fresh flavour is flattering and long. Excellent value! SUPERIORE.DE

Strong dark red colour in the glass. Bright fresh and juicy red berry and cherry fruit on the nose and in the mouth, with a delicate herbal component and notes of mint, flowers, sultanas and cinnamon. The finish is long, bright and juicy with hints of flinty minerals adding further complexity and drinking pleasure. The finish is bright, pure and leaves you wanting more ... SUPERIORE.DE

"Fascinating pure Monica, processed with fine maceration and aged in barriques. Classic nose of bramble plum, with notes of underbrush and myrtle, then balsamic and cinnamon touches. On the palate, it has brackish tannins, a fruity return and spicy hints." Luca Gardini

Intense ruby red, complex bouquet with notes of black cherry, blueberry and plum, followed by coffee, liquorice and leather. Powerful and full-bodied on the palate, sweet in its tannic texture, infused with a lively freshness and with a beautiful fruit centre. Persistent on the palate with notes of liquorice and cocoa, giving the Rosso an elegant and full-bodied finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"A bright, fruity style that offers flavours of blackcurrant, black cherry, iron and tobacco, supported by a lively structure. Lingers with a tangy, delicious finish." Wine Spectator

"The Tenuta le Colonne 2021 Costa Toscana Plenum punches above its weight with hints of dried mint, dark fruit and pencil shaving. The wine has a medium-rich finish with nice freshness and easy fruit." Wine Advocate

This great Chardonnay comes from the Kleinstein estate in Signat near Bolzano. Bright yellow in colour with green reflections, a wonderfully fruity bouquet with aromas of apple, pineapple and banana. The typical flavour of a fresh Chardonnay on the palate: clear, elegant, full and pleasantly dry, with a long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"This refreshing white is light on its feet, offering a detailed range of Gala apple, star fruit, ground ginger and white blossom notes." Wine Spectator

"Subtle ginger spice with white pepper over the green pineapple and star fruit. Flavourful and medium-bodied on the palate with fresh acidity and a fairly intense finish. Drink it now." James Suckling

Delicate salmon pink. Fresh and discreet raspberry nose with a hint of pomegranate. Clean and precise on the palate with fine acidity and subtle hints of red berries and some crisp Braeburn apple. The finish is long and smooth - and again with a fine Sangiovese acid wire of acidity that only Sean O'Callaghan can put in the glass. An indispensable companion for happy and carefree days. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense, brilliant salmon pink with pink reflections. Beguiling, complex nose, redcurrant, blackberry, behind it thyme and fresh rosemary. On the palate additional cherry, juicy and tense, fine, animating tannins, persistent finish." Falstaff

Intense, dense ruby red colour. The nose is caressed by fruity notes reminiscent of berries, finishing with coffee flavours, dark chocolate and roasted wood. On the palate, it is perfectly balanced with a wonderfully balanced texture and a convincing final. A fresh and lively Rosso - harmonious and round. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2021 Rosso di Montalcino is impossible to ignore, wafting up with a mentholated freshness that gives way to hauntingly dark florals and crushed blackberries. It's soothingly round and supple with ripe red fruits and cooling acidity as a flourish of sweet spice emerges toward the close. It leaves a licorice and a bitter balsamic tinge while maintaining a lovely freshness. Fanti did a wonderful job with the dry warmth of the vintage. I'm looking forward to tasting this Brunello in a few years." Vinous

"Notes of ripe cherries, red plums and chocolate with sweet orange peel and spices. Medium body. Firm and chalky with grainy tannins and fresh red berry character. Dry and linear finish." James Suckling

Balsamic-fresh aroma of grass, olive leaves, tomato and herbal notes, mildly spicy on the palate, medium fruity with stimulating artichoke bitter notes and an aromatic, delicate chilli vein. SUPERIORE.DE

Gennen is a pretty single-vineyard Sauvignon with a harmonious aroma of spring flowers and finely nuanced fruit. Energetic, fresh and excellently structured, it pampers the palate with bright yellow fruits and a subtle fennel note on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Fresh and pure nose full of guava and gooseberries with hints of chalk and white asparagus. Pretty flavorful and generous on the palate with a medium body and a tangy and lightly saline finish. Good length and intensity." James Suckling

Terre di Chieti IGT was created in 1995 when the IGT category was first introduced throughout Italy. It is complemented by the more site-specific title Colline Teatine IGT, which focuses only on the hills around the provincial capital of Chieti. The Pecorino grape variety, which has in the meantime returned strongly to the focus of international wine lovers, thrives particularly well here and produces complex, mineral white wines on the mostly clay and limestone soils.

Straw yellow with greenish reflections. Fine bouquet of sage and citrus fruits. Fresh and with a certain pressure on the palate, with very good harmony and impressive fruit-acid play, final rounded finish with an interesting herbal spiciness. SUPERIORE.DE

Pinot Noir from the best sites in and around Eppan. The compact loamy soils with limestone deposits on porphyry rock offer ideal conditions for rich grapes. In the bouquet, diverse, spicy and fruity aromas of raspberries and cherries. Powerful, full-bodied and harmonious on the elegant palate with a long final. SUPERIORE.DE

"A juicy, fresh and brambly pinot with lovely primary berries and cherries. Medium-bodied on the palate with fresh acidity and a fruit-expressive, medium-length finish." James Suckling

The grapes for the Soave Classico "Vintage Edition", vinified according to the Veronese tradition, come from Bertani's vineyards on the western slope of the volcanic Soave hill, north of the castle. Intense straw yellow colour with golden reflections. The multi-layered nose is reminiscent of peach, pear and apricot. Soft and mouth-filling on the palate, lingering and persistent. You can feel the power of the terroir, this is anything but a normal Soave Classico. SUPERIORE.DE

"A captivating Soave, this comes with a haunting floral aroma and intriguing yin-and-yang dynamic. Youthful tartness and rich texture intertwine, hinting at its potential to evolve. The complex mouthfeel complements the intricate aromatics. This well-crafted white wine is poised to go the distance, rewarding patient enthusiasts who appreciate its nuances." Wine Enthusiast

The porphyry soils on which the vines for the first organic wine from the successful co-operative winery grow are of volcanic origin, and the former lava flows gave the elegant, fresh wine its name. It is a perfectly successful symbiosis of the organic origins of the Bolzano region and the contemporary high standards of fresh and crisp South Tyrolean white wines. Bright straw yellow in colour with greenish reflections. Full bouquet of ripe apple, peach and hints of tropical fruit. Firm, precise and well-structured on the palate, its pleasant acidity carries it into a remarkable finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Strong yellow, elegant and fragrant on the nose of exotic fruits, peach, lemon zest, hazelnut and chalk. Medium to full body with ripe fruit layers and bright, penetrating acidity. Fresh, long and delicate finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Notes of candied peaches and ripe mangoes with toffee, pastry crust and nutty undertones. Medium- to full-bodied with steady acidity. Structured and dense with a polished, lengthy finish." James Suckling

A South Tyrolean Pinot Noir could hardly be more harmonious: Medium cherry red colour, aromas of raspberry pulp and cassis. Round, soft on the palate, velvety tannins, delicate chocolate notes, juicy finish with fine fruit sweetness, elegant and long-lasting. SUPERIORE.DE

"This silky red has a light, pleasing plumpness that carries pure fruit notes of wild strawberry and cherry, with a rich thread of dried fig and roasted plum. A subtle, fragrant overtone of dried sage, orange peel, smoke-tinged minerality and spices lingers on the bright finish." Wine Spectator

"The 2022 Pinot Noir Meczan is remarkably pretty. Dusty rose and lavender tones complement wild strawberries. This sweeps across the palate with juicy textures and ripe wild berry fruits, complemented by hints of orange zest and tactile mineral tones. The Meczan tapers off fresh, nearly crunchy in feel and with medium length. This is a remarkable value for the purity and complexity within." Vinous

San Leonardo's single-varietal Lagrein Rosé has a seductive pink melon colour and a captivating blend of crushed stones, wild herbs, wild berries and freshly sliced pear. It has a soft texture, energising acidity and zesty mineral notes that make the palate vibrate with excitement. The finish is dry, yet remarkably fresh with a fine minerality that leaves you wanting more. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dense salmon pink with sparkling reflections. Intense and slightly spicy on the nose, opens on redcurrant and grapefruit. With crisp fruit and lively acidity, it carries through beautifully to the lingering finish." Falstaff

"Bright and fresh from the moment you pull the cork, this 100% Lagrein rosato is packed full of aromas of sour cherries, wild herbs and a touch of saltiness. The palate is refreshing and lively, focusing on notes of pomegranate and watermelon, finishing with mouthwatering acidity." Wine Enthusiast

"The Rosato Gemma 2022 is a captivating blend of dusty rose, wild strawberries and dried citrus peel. It is racy and tense, full of minerality and lively acidity that emphasises the crunchy orchard fruits. It leaves a beautiful inner sweetness and makes you want more, while the traces of nectarine slowly fade. This is the beauty of Lagrein Rosato. Very well made." Vinous