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“Rupicolo” Rosso Castel del Monte DOC 2022
Rupicolo smells of dried cherries and hints of sage and camphor. It is silky and round in texture, with ripe red and black fruits that give way to a salty and savoury impression towards the end. A hint of fine tannins lingers on the medium-long final, along with juicy wild berries and spices. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Varieties: 70% Montepulciano, 30% Nero di Troia
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 6 months cement tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2028
- Closure: Diam
- Total extract: 29,15 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,45 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,79 g/l
- Sulfite: 82 mg/l
- pH value: 3,42
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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Primitivo Salento IGT 2022
Dense purple-red colour, crisp, fruity bouquet with impressions of wild blackberries. Complex on the palate with deep fruit, yet remarkably supple, not saturating, of good length and with a beautiful drinking flow. SUPERIORE.DE
"Poached plums, mocha and baked strawberries on the nose. Fruity, ripe and light, with a medium to full body and slightly sweet tannins." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Primitivo
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 9 months cement tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2027
- Closure: Diam
- Total extract: 32,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual sugar: 6,25 g/l
- Sulfite: 96 mg/l
- pH value: 3,52
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Foglie Rosse” Lambrusco Reggiano DOC secco
Purple ruby red colour. Pure Lambrusco - made predominantly from Lambrusco Salamino - with a creamy, fresh, tangy flavour, a fine elderberry note and beautiful acidity. SUPERIORE.DE
"Dark purple; stale-berry, not intense, appealing; juicy acidity, stale-fruity, good tartness." Merum
read more- Grape Varieties: 50% Lambrusco Salamino S. Croce, 40% Lambrusco Marani, 10% Ancellota
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 11,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 29,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 7,25 g/l
- Residual sugar: 9,75 g/l
- Sulfite: 106 mg/l
- pH value: 3,42
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Materico” Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC 2022 (BIO)
Notes of dark fruits, chocolate, roasted spices, pepper and dried orange peel on the nose. Medium-bodied, structured and juicy with a lively fruity character and a round, polished mouthfeel. Warm, spicy finish with notes of dried herbs. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 4 months stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: Diam
- Total extract: 29,93 g/l
- Total acidity: 4,95 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,41 g/l
- Sulfite: 79 mg/l
- pH value: 3,34
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑007
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Capitel Lucchine” Valpolicella Classico DOC 2022
The Lucchine is rich and firm with beautiful cherry fruit and sweet spices on the palate. A juicy and inexpensive wine from a good vineyard that gives us great pleasure every year. SUPERIORE.DE
"The only Valpolicella without oak. This wine resembles a more mature Bardolino or, to put it this way, a Venetian Beaujolais, as it is so lively and vibrant. Light and juicy, with a thread of crisp acidity that carries sour red fruits, plums and dried herbs long and easy. Delicious! One of the best young Valpolicella I've tasted in a while." James Suckling
"On the nose, this wine shines with aromas of fresh rose and violet, with hints of strawberries and cranberries in the background. On the palate, the tart red berries shine with a hint of pepper and fresh earth." Wine Enthusiast
read more- Grape Varieties: 25% Corvina, 25% Corvinone, 30% Rondinella, 10% Molinara, 10% Dindarella
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: screw cap
- Total extract: 29,47 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,48 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,33 g/l
- Sulfite: 52 mg/l
- pH value: 3,42
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Perdera” Monica di Sardegna DOC 2022
Fragrant blue flowers, Mediterranean herbs, cherry and wild berry flavours flow from the glass. On the lively palate, juicy black cherry, blackberry and a ground pepper note accompanied by supple tannins. Very accessible, balanced and harmonious. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Varieties: 90% Monica di Sardegna, 5% Carignano, 5% Bovale
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 3 months barrique/cement tank
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Closure: Diam
- Total extract: 30,40 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,20 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,48 g/l
- Sulfite: 115 mg/l
- pH value: 3,60
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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Rosso di Montepulciano DOC 2022 (BIO)
Racy, elegant and very authentic Rosso di Montepulciano, slender and feminine, with the flavours of ripe red cherries and good length. SUPERIORE.DE
"Bright ruby red colour with a violet hue. Intense and multi-layered nose, showing notes of ripe sour cherries, blackberries and blackcurrants, with hints of violets and cloves on the finish. Fresh and juicy on the palate, with soft tannins and a long finish." Falstaff
"A pretty bouquet of bright cherries and pink flowers makes the 2022 Rosso di Montepulciano a real pleasure on the nose. It is juicy and savoury rather than sweet, with hints of wild berries and minerality. A hint of liquorice resonates on the medium-long finish, while the 2022 finishes fresh." Vinous
"Raspberries, chocolate, hazelnuts and bark on the nose. Creamy, fresh and balanced, with a medium body and bright acidity." James Suckling
read more- Grape Varieties: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 6 months stainless steel tank
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 26,60 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,15 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,65 g/l
- Sulfite: 80 mg/l
- pH value: 3,43
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑004
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Pino & Toi” Bianco Veneto IGT 2022
Straw-coloured with greenish reflections, smells intensely fruity with nuances of yeast and fresh bread. The full flavour is finely balanced by the subtle acidity. A masterful and tightly woven Friulano-based white (called Tai in Veneto) that harmonises wonderfully with white meat, fish and shellfish. SUPERIORE.DE
"Spicy, grapey fruit aromas follow through to a medium-bodied palate with compact, spicy ripe-fruit flavors and a touch of phenolic grip at the end." James Suckling
read more- Grape Varieties: 60% Friulano, 25% Pinot Bianco, 15% Pinot Grigio
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 4 months stainless steel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026
- Closure: Nomacorc
- Total extract: 20,95 g/l
- Total acidity: 4,87 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,03 g/l
- Sulfite: 38 mg/l
- pH value: 3,39
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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Bonarda dell' Oltrepò Pavese DOC 2022 frizzante
The Croatina grapes for this finely sparkling Oltrepò Pavese classic come from the south-west side of Cascina San Carlo at an altitude of about 250 metres. The vineyard covers 12 hectares of land composed of silt, clay and sand. Intense ruby red with violet reflections. Fresh scent of red fruits, soft, full-bodied-fruity and vinous on the palate. The fine acidity, the mousseux and the hearty-fresh fruit make this Bonarda a classic companion of rustic breads, pasta dishes with meat or risottos. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Croatina
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 6 months stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 12‑14 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 26,55 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,15 g/l
- Residual sugar: 14,50 g/l
- Sulfite: 3,65 mg/l
- pH value: 96
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Garrisa” Susumaniello del Salento IGT 2022
Ruby red in colour with a violet hue. A clear aroma of red berries on the nose, including raspberry, sour cherry and blackcurrant. Hints of liquorice, rhubarb and young leather. On the palate, it is soft, opulent and has a good tannin structure. Like all Li Veli reds, it convinces on the finish with a well-integrated acidity and surprising freshness for the entire region. SUPERIORE.DE
"Rich and peppery nose with bushy blackberries, mulberries, lavender extract, briar, asphalt and dark chocolate. Pretty concentrated and ripe on the palate with sweet, tight tannins. Vertical but still fluid in the middle. Plush, ripe and well-made." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Susumaniello
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 6 months barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Closure: Diam
- Total extract: 30,55 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,49 g/l
- Residual sugar: 6,22 g/l
- Sulfite: 92 mg/l
- pH value: 3,44
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Cuvée XVII” Valpolicella Classico DOC 2022
Fresh, very drinky Valpolicella from stainless steel without wood. Dark, rich ruby violet. Characterful bouquet of dark cherries with a hint of black pepper and beetroot. Medium pressure on the palate, good structure and depth, clear fruit, well-balanced acidity, smooth on the finish and very coherent with its fine spicy vein. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Varieties: 40% Corvinone, 40% Corvina, 10% Merlot, 5% Rondinella, 5% Croatina
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: stainless steel/concrete tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
spinach soufflé, pasta with veal sugo - Total extract: 30,35 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,78 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,78 g/l
- Sulfite: 85 mg/l
- pH value: 3,46
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Fonte del Re” Lacrima Morro d’Alba DOC 2022
A unique wine from an autochthonous vine. Deep ruby red with violet reflections. Aromatic, vinous flavour with notes of roses, violets and undergrowth. Warm on the palate with clear tannins, soft and accessible. A fruity and very interesting wine that you will enjoy drinking again and again. SUPERIORE.DE
"Distilled roses captured in a bottle along with aromas of tart, macerated sour cherries and wild herbs define the nose of this wine. Lush and round, the palate is loaded with a bowl of ripe red berries with lingering floral and spicy notes on the finish." Wine Enthusiast
"Plum red in colour with floral and herbal nuances on the palate with a medium body and rather firm, slightly chewy tannins. Give it a while to settle down." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Lacrima
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 26,90 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,80 g/l
- Residual sugar: 3,00 g/l
- Sulfite: 97 mg/l
- pH value: 3,43
- Allergens
contains sulphites - Nutritional Information per 100 ml
- Energy in kcal: 79 kcal
- Energy in kJ: 330 kJ
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Rosato Toscana IGT 2022 (BIO)
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
read more- Grape Varieties: 80% Merlot, 20% Syrah
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 3 months stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: Diam
- Total extract: 24,65 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,47 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,05 g/l
- Sulfite: 76 mg/l
- pH value: 3,41
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑006
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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Manzoni Bianco Marca Trevigiana IGT 2022
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
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Manzoni Bianco
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2026
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 19,50 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,80 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,80 g/l
- pH value: 3,35
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Munfrina” Dolcetto d’Alba DOC 2022
Lively and bright Dolcetto with complex aromas of dark fruit and spicy notes, remarkably multi-layered, very typical of the variety, fresh and long in flavour. SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2022 Dolcetto d'Alba Munfrina is laced with crushed red berry/purplish fruit, lavender, spice, menthol. Aging in steel keeps the flavors bright in this impeccably done Dolcetto. The purity of the fruit here is compelling." Vinous
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Dolcetto
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 6 to 7 months stainless steel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 30,00 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,36 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,74 g/l
- Sulfite: 65 mg/l
- pH value: 3,63
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Naracu” Cannonau di Sardegna DOC 2022
Light ruby-red sardine with a seductive bouquet of red fruits, sweet spices and violets. Juicy, fresh and delicately spicy on the palate, a slightly salty mineral note underlines the lightness and elegance. Very harmonious and well-balanced on the medium-long finish, great value. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Cannonau
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 6 months stainless steel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: Nomacorc
- Total extract: 30,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,31 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,65 g/l
- Sulfite: 78 mg/l
- pH value: 3,72
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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Kolbenhofer Vernatsch Alto Adige DOC 2022
Vernatsch, Italian Schiava, is the most common red grape variety in South Tyrol. This light, fresh red wine is also known as Kalterersee and St. Magdalener. Hofstätter's Vernatsch with small amounts of Lagrein is a typical representative with pronounced fruit aromas and a delicate almond tone." SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Vernatsch
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: screw cap
- Food recommendations
consommé, veal chop - Total extract: 24,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,35 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,39 g/l
- Sulfite: 90 mg/l
- pH value: 3,55
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Merlino” Pinot Grigio dell' Oltrepò Pavese DOC 2022
Bright straw yellow with silver reflections. On the nose, aromas of lemon and fresh flowers, notes of pear and ripe peach and hints of almonds. Fresh, balanced and subtle on the palate, with a lingering, fruity finish. SUPERIORE.DE
"Transparent straw yellow with hints of silver. Williams pear, lemon and some fresh straw on the nose. Tangy on the palate, moderate acidity, pleasantly tart, medium-long finish." Falstaff
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Grigio
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 6 months stainless steel on fine yeast
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 23,15 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,69 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,82 g/l
- Sulfite: 85 mg/l
- pH value: 3,31
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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Vespaiolo Bianco Breganze DOC 2022
Personality-strong, very balanced white wine with the clarity and finesse you are used to from Maculan. Summery fruit bouquet of gooseberry, apricot and peach, unforced and juicy on the palate with a pleasant finish. SUPERIORE.DE
"Peachy fruit and chalky minerals on the nose. Medium-bodied with nicely defined peach and peach-skin flavors." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Vespaiola
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 4 months stainless steel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: Nomacorc
- Total extract: 22,36 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,03 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,03 g/l
- Sulfite: 81 mg/l
- pH value: 3,29
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Il Preliminare” Bianco Basilicata IGT 2022
"Il Preliminare" - "The Preliminary Remark". Gerardo Giuratrabocchetti's wines recall his father's notarial world with their names.
One of the most exciting white wines of southern Italy, vinified from predominantly white Aglianico grapes. Fragrant in the glass of white flowers, orange peel, peach and bitter almond. Fine texture, bright and dancing on the remarkable finish. SUPERIORE.DE
"A fruity white with peach pits, pears, grapefruit and lemon curd on the nose. It’s medium-bodied, fresh and waxy." James Suckling
read more- Grape Varieties: 60% Aglianico, 15% Chardonnay, 15% Malvasia, 10% Moscato
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 3 months stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 24,65 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,09 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,58 g/l
- Sulfite: 103 mg/l
- pH value: 3,53
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Lacrimarosa” Rosato Irpinia DOC 2022
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
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Aglianico
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 23,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,05 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,59 g/l
- Sulfite: 80 mg/l
- pH value: 3,39
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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Chiaretto Valtènesi Riviera del Garda Classico DOC 2022
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
read more- Grape Varieties: 60% Groppello, 15% Marzemino, 15% Barbera, 10% Sangiovese
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 6 months stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026
- Closure: Diam
- Food recommendations
salads, light meat and fish dishes - Total extract: 21,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,80 g/l
- Residual sugar: 4,65 g/l
- Sulfite: 82 mg/l
- pH value: 3,35
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“L’Atto” Rosso Basilicata IGT 2022
"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
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Aglianico
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 12 months tonneaux
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2028+
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
meat dishes with strong sauce - Total extract: 39,65 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,10 g/l
- Residual sugar: 7,85 g/l
- Sulfite: 155 mg/l
- pH value: 3,65
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Sherazade” Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC 2022
Sherazade - a beautiful protagonist from A Thousand and One Nights and a wonderful Nero d'Avola from the south-west of the island, which grows on clay soils. Concentrated ruby red colour, fruity, balsamic aroma with mineral tones, followed by a sweet hint of cocoa. Soft on the palate with memories of sour cherries and blackberries. SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2022 Nero d'Avola Sherazade wafts up with a wickedly fresh bouquet of crushed wild berries, violets, sage, white pepper and licorice. This is racy and cool-toned in feel, with juicy acidity and masses of ripe red and blue fruits that cascade throughout. The 2022 leaves a staining of primary blackberry concentration, finishing classically with framing tannins that make for a lovely punctuation. This is a wonderfully fresh yet still potent Nero d'Avola." Vinous
"Very typical with lots of sour cherry and crisp lemon zest both on the nose and on the palate. Medium body with bright acidity and a tart finish. Creamy texture. Shows real Nero character." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: stainless steel tank
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Closure: plastic corks
- Total extract: 34,60 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,60 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,90 g/l
- Sulfite: 77 mg/l
- pH value: 3,45
- Allergens
contains sulphites - Nutritional Information per 100 ml
- Energy in kcal: 82 kcal
- Energy in kJ: 340 kJ
- Carbohydrates: 4,9 g
- Of which sugar: 4,9 g
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"The challenges for a vintage have never been greater than in 2022," reported the Italian winegrowers' associations Assoenologi, UIV and Ismea at the end of last year. According to the report, it rained 46 percent less in Italy in the first half of the year than the average of the last 30 years. 2022 was thus the driest year since 1800, so a clear strategy was needed to create the best conditions for the vines and allow them to complete their production cycle and withstand the hostile drought.
The first common denominator of 2022 was a normal winter with good water reserves accumulated during the autumn months. A mild spring with good prospects was followed by a dry period not recorded for at least 20 years and an August that could bring a fundamental weather turnaround for the final phase of grape ripening. The long-awaited rains and the drop in temperatures actually eased the situation and the first harvest reports from the vintners suggest an excellent vintage despite all adversities. Below are a few voices on the 2022 vintage:
"2022 will be a good vintage, that became apparent early on," says Andreas Kofler, President of the South Tyrolean Wine Consortium. "Despite heat and drought, the quality of the grapes is very good this year. This means that another strong vintage will follow after 2021. Contrary to all fears, the hot summer did not have a negative effect on the acidity of the grapes. Of course, the acidity is somewhat lower this year. But that also depends on the sites. And the last few weeks were not so hot and it was nice and cool at night, so the acidity remained good. We are very, very satisfied with the grape material here.
In the Trento region, says Anselmo Guerrieri Gonzaga, owner of the San Leonardo winery, there were no signs of drought stress on the vines. "San Leonardo is located between Monte Baldo and the Monti Lessini and is protected from direct sunlight for almost four hours a day. This is a decisive factor for the elegance and freshness of our wines. The rains in August provided an excellent water supply and a strong cooling of the climate. The large night-time temperature fluctuations help the vines to ripen the grapes optimally."
In Piedmont, people talk about a special year that was not easy to master. The key clearly lies in the agronomic choices. "Although 2022 was not an easy year," says Federica Boffa-Pio, the fifth generation of Pio Cesare, "our plants were in excellent health and we were able to harvest grapes that were enriched with all the essential substances."
In Tuscany, too, the persistently high temperatures and lack of water put growers in distress and forced them to take emergency measures. "But in August the smiles returned when it rained cats and dogs," says Francesco Ricasoli, director of the eponymous winery in Brolio, Gaiole in Chianti. "A healthy and beneficial rain that gave the vines new strength, but above all gave the fruit the right ripeness. As far as the quality of our grapes is concerned, we can justifiably say that we will have a beautiful, if not excellent vintage."
At Castellina in Chianti, in the vineyards of Castello di Fonterutoli, they have responded to the conditions of an extreme season with stability. "We are very proud of the way nature keeps surprising us," Giovanni Mazzei confirmed shortly after the harvest began. "After the prolonged drought, the rain in mid-August acted like a panacea and nature adapted. The production is a little lower, but according to the analyses so far, it promises excellent quality. We are very confident."
Further south-east in Tuscany, at Tenuta di Trinoro in Sarteano, in the beautiful Val d'Orcia, director Calogero Portannese points out, "The 2022 vintage was characterised by an almost non-existent spring and a very early summer. The persistent heat and drying winds stressed and almost paralysed the vines. Our favourable location limited the damage. In mid-August came the turning point in this extreme season. The rains came at just the right time to release the grapes from their semi-dry state and extend the harvest period.
Ettore Rizzi, in charge of viticulture and winery at Fattoria Le Pupille, describes the vintage as "extravagant" but less dramatic than expected, probably due to the proximity to the sea and the particular characteristics of the Maremma. Moreover, critical problems were overcome thanks to irrigation and agronomic practices. "The musts that are fermenting now are very promising. For the red grapes, the rains in August were decisive. They changed the climatic conditions, lengthened the harvest and favoured a better maturation of polyphenols and aromas. The grapes of the Alicante variety for the Morellino were also harvested at the end of August and the Merlot from the Saffredi vineyard took its turn at the beginning of September."
Heat and drought also posed a major challenge for Ornellaia's 2022 vintage. The agronomic choices made in terms of soil and foliage cover were a fundamental element in interpreting the vintage correctly. "After the first days of harvesting the Sauvignon Blanc, which took place at night to keep the fruit intact and with all its aromas, the long-awaited thunderstorms set in in mid-August. The abundant rainfall slowed down the ripening process a little and allowed the harvest of Sauvignon and Viognier to be completed in peace. Merlot and Vermentino followed. A head start that is the logical consequence of an unusual season," notes Axel Heinz, director of the winery. "It was not a really lush harvest, but one of high quality due to the recent ideal weather."
The 2022 wine year was also demanding in Sicily. Nevertheless, at Tasca d'Almerita they speak of a "vintage of high quality, both for the grape varieties like Grillo di Mozia or Malvasia di Salina and for the red varieties of Tenuta di Regaleali." From Etna, Vincenzo Lo Mauro, technical director of Passopisciaro, reports: "The vines, especially the centuries-old ones, have responded well. The Chardonnay harvest was brought forward to the end of August, an unusual time for grapes from Etna, which are normally harvested in September. Fantastic grapes with the right ripeness, extremely healthy and with excellent flavours. The rains at the end of August lowered the temperatures and led to the nightly temperature fluctuations typical of the region. Yields are good and we are confident that they will develop optimally as we go forward." SUPERIORE.DE