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Genius Loci is named after the Roman tradition of celebrating the spirit of the place. Fresh, refined and terroir-typical Fiano del Sannio. Smells spicy of sage and meadow flowers, complex on the palate with fine fruit and good length. SUPERIORE.DE

"Pale straw yellow with greenish reflections. Ripe fruit flavours of mango, pear, papaya and some pineapple on the nose, underpinned by spicy notes and a hint of vanilla. Fresh on the palate with hints of citrus fruit and a slight salinity on the final." Falstaff

"L'Atto" - "The Deed". The names of Gerardo Giuratrabocchetti's wines are reminiscent of his father's notarial world.

Atto exudes a bouquet of crushed purple candies, freshly cut plums and a hint of musk. It is soft and fleshy in style, while silky textures reveal an opulent display of ripe black fruits and sweet herbal notes on the palate. Spiced blackberries mingle with hints of ginger biscuits and purple-hued flowers as it finishes long. There is plenty of immediate pleasure here, but not at the expense of balance. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dusty dried florals, blackberries and exotic spice waft up from the 2022 l’Atto. This soothes with its silky textures and ripe wild berry fruits as sour citrus adds a lovely contrast toward the close. It finishes long and with a bitter tinge. Residual acids maintain a fresh character." Vinous

Ruby red with light violet reflections. Inviting aroma of violets, redcurrants and wild strawberries. Delicately fruity, dry and crisp on the palate with a lively acidity and fine, sparkling perlage. Brings freshness and drinking pleasure to every garden party. Goes perfectly with finger food, cold cuts, prosciutto & co. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Lambrusco di Sorbara Sant'Agata 2022 has a beautiful platinum-pink colour in the glass. It offers a bouquet of wild flowers, crushed apples and ground ginger. The palate is washed by a creamy wave of tantalising bubbles that give way to sour citrus fruits and tart stone fruits. The zesty acidity cleanses the senses as the 2022 finishes a little short but impressively." Vinous

"Organically grown, this wine showcases aromas that immediately perk up the senses: crushed cherries, watermelon candy, violets and bay leaf. The driven palate with electric acidity pops with cranberry, lemon and strawberry tops finishing with a mouthwatering salty minerality." Wine Enthusiast

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

Noble salmon pink. Istines Rosé from certified organic viticulture shows peppery flowers with lime zest and hints of green melon. On the palate, an impressively silky texture and balance from an attractive blend of zesty acidity, sweet red berries and minerals. Finishes spicy and tangy, with hints of sour cherry and rosy flowers that linger. Really a lot of fun! SUPERIORE.DE

Fontanabianca has created an elegant and densely packed Barbera here. It shows the exuberance and potential of the grape with appropriate restraint. It is neither jammy nor overly fruity, but indulges with a fine dose of dried cherry, blackberry and plum flavours, plus some Spanish cedar wood with a fine citrus note. A well-balanced wine with a beautiful final. SUPERIORE.DE

The almost flat vineyard sites of Gries near Bolzano feature sandy alluvial soils permeated by quartz porphyry. The Lagrein grapes that predominate in this fresh cuvée reach full maturity 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 thus surprise with fruity-fresh aromas of cherries combined with a hint of almonds. With beautifully integrated acidity, this rosé goes particularly well with strong starters from South Tyrolean cuisine, fish dishes and summer-inspired dishes. SUPERIORE.DE

The vines for this fresh Müller-Thurgau grow under Guyot training in south/southwest-facing hilly locations at 500 to 800 metres above sea level, on soils consisting of clay and weathered porphyry. Rich yellow-green colour, intense aromas of fruit, flowers and light nutty notes. On the palate, fruit depth, delicate mineral-salty notes and well-integrated acidity lend powerful elegance and character. SUPERIORE.DE

"Pale straw yellow with silvery reflections. White fruit, peach and apricot flavours, white flowers on the nose. The acidity lends freshness and a pleasant drinking pleasure." Falstaff

"Pretty aromas of lemon verbena and stony minerals follow through to a medium-bodied palate, where the lemony element provides a fresh and crisp flavour and the minerals add some structure. Super clean." James Suckling

"This good value white is intense and concentrated, offering aromas and flavours of peach, passionfruit and herbs. Fresh and very drinkable, it's a great everyday choice." Decanter

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

Interesting bouquet of ripe blackcurrant tones and spicy oak, fresh and juicy with balance and grip on the palate, plump fruit and nice length. SUPERIORE.DE

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

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

Beautiful floral notes and a scent of pineapple and peach, sage and thyme. The slightly mineral flavour is just as dynamic. The great class of the producer can also be recognised in the Morabianca! SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2022 Falanghina Morabianca is exotic, with a burst of minty herbs and tropical florals giving way to crushed yellow apples. This is soft and round, with a pretty inner sweetness up front that gives way to savory notes of sour lime and sage. It finishes long and round as hints of sour melon perfume the finale. This is a total pleasure to taste." Vinous

The grapes for Ettamiano are harvested when slightly overripe, a trick that the famous winegrowers' co-operative likes to use with great flair. The variety should show as much of its origin as possible, which is why they rely on a short maturation period and only use French barriques that have been used several times.

Intense ruby red colour with violet reflections. At first sip, Ettamiano is a Primitivo that is characterised by its pleasantness, but at no time does it pander. The glass reveals hints of ripe but lively fruit, spicy notes of cinnamon, then cocoa and liquorice. The flavour is consistent and persistent, supported by a fresh and spicy note that keeps you coming back for more. Long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"On the nose, notes of ripe dark berries, walnuts, cloves and charred bark. Full-bodied, rich and lush, with a glossy tannin structure and juicy, sweet berry character. Creamy finish." James Suckling

Appetising sparkling yellow-green colour and fine foaming perlage. Clear and intense fragrance of peach and green apple, with aromas of fine buttered pastries in the background. On the palate, it shows a lot of fruit, crisp, fresh and well-balanced. SUPERIORE.DE

What could be better for the Italophile white wine lover than a Greco di Tufo from the hands of the esteemed Piero Mastroberardino. The aroma of white peaches, melon and citrus fruits is inviting. The flavour is generous and typical, soft and mineral, but not heavy - carried by a controlled, lively acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

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

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

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

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

Nero di Lupo is - in contrast to many other single-varietal Nero d'Avola - a fresh and rather light wine, but no less interesting. Intense aroma of sour cherries and herbs, the bright, friendly taste is exceedingly fruity, lively and silky. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2020 Nero di Lupo impresses with its savory blend of grilled sage, flinty crushed rocks and citrus-tinged red currants. It’s round in feel with lively acids to balance, as sour cherry mixed with hints of tangerine gives way to saline-mineral tones toward the close. A bitter trace and nuances of plum skins linger through the long and spicy finale. The Nero di Lupo is a zesty, varietal Nero d'Avola that will excel at the dinner table." Vinous

After a year of ageing in the cellar, Feudi's famous Greco "Cutizzi" is labelled Riserva.

Intense, straw-yellow colour and a complex bouquet in which the aromas of melon and pineapple alternate with spicy notes of camomile, vanilla and nutmeg. On the palate, it is round with a rich texture and the pleasant mineral note so typical of the Tufo region. Elegant, long finish with a delicate almond flavour. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow with green reflections. Yellow peach and orange zest on the nose, delicate nuances of dandelion. Yellow-fruity, juicy and fresh on the palate, lively acidity, pleasantly salty on the finish." Falstaff

"The 2022 Greco di Tufo Cutizzi opens with an array of sweet white flowers, chamomile and crushed apples. It balances ripe fruit trees and green melon with salty mineral tones and tantalising acidity. The 2022 finishes with a saline tension and notes of nectarine." Vinous

"Elegant, fresh and dense, with a delicious acidity and a chalky base note that frames flavours of ripe mirabelle plums and nectarines, blanched almonds, aniseed, hyssop and preserved lemon." Wine Spectator

"This is a fine Greco. It's savoury, almondy, quinine, bitter and spicy, while subtly moving into stone fruit territory without going over the top. A tremor of mineral tension and shotgun acidity finds a nervous meeting with a stiff upper lip of richness. Convincing." James Suckling

"The Feudi di San Gregorio 2022 Greco di Tufo Cutizzi is just the thing for a plate of raw fish with spicy wasabi sauce or tuna tartare. Aged exclusively in stainless steel, it has the subtle power and firmness to support generous flavours of pear, quince and honeydew melon. The mineral signature of the wine is very pronounced." Wine Advocate

"Floral, zesty and peachy, it has good intensity allied to lovely freshness and a very saline finish. Still very youthful, it deserves the chance to gain some more bottle age before opening; wait and you'll be rewarded." Decanter

The first alcoholic fermentation of the must takes place in steel tanks on the fine lees at a controlled temperature and after a waiting period of at least six months, the wine is bottled. The bottles remain at a constant temperature of 12°C so that the wine can undergo its second fermentation and mature on its own yeasts, which remain at the bottom of the bottle as a light sediment (note: it is not filtered!).

An animating cherry red colour with violet reflections and a yeasty cloudiness due to the lack of filtration. A surprisingly cheeky nose of wild strawberry and redcurrant, very fresh and accessible. The palate is vibrant with lots of raspberry and traces of rhubarb, the exciting interplay is flanked by delicate yeast tones and a wonderfully present acidity and ensures an impressive race and class that only the Lambrusco grandmaster Christian Bellei can conjure up in the bottle! SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling, brilliant cherry pink colour with persistent perlage and slight cloudiness. Cool nose of delicate apricots and forest fruits, great lemony components, fresh and fragrant. Very dry on the palate, with a delicate fruity flavour, salty, a little tannin on the finish, full-bodied." Falstaff

"The NV Rimosso is inviting, with a pretty mix of violets, lavender and blueberries. On the palate, this Rimosso is more flamboyant, savoury and intense, with a chiselled bead of bubbles punctuated by ripe wild berries. The Rimosso finishes perfumed and long, leaving a fluid, floral colour and tactile mineral tones that linger. Very beautiful." Vinous

"The wine showcases small ripe strawberries, complete with their seeds, alongside notes of strawberry leaf and subtle rose hip aromas, intertwined with a mixed bouquet of herbs. It strikes a harmonious balance between savory and fruity notes, enhanced by mouthwatering acidity. The tart lift of the finish makes it an ideal companion for salty snacks, grilled food, or a delectable slice of pizza." Wine Enthusiast