Wine

This well-balanced Dolcetto from Chiara Boschis is rich and fruity. Violet red in colour, with a nose of blackberry, candied cherries and some stewed plums. A soft fullness on the palate with wonderfully fresh acidity, its medium-bodied flavour makes it an indispensable accompaniment to light meat dishes and pasta. SUPERIORE.DE

The grapes for the Barbera d'Alba, which impresses every year, come mainly from vineyards in Castiglione Falletto, with a small proportion of the fruit coming from Ravera. Black cherry, plum, chocolate, leather, liquorice, spices and menthol are presented here in an intoxicating, exotically ripe wine that is a joy to drink even at a young age. Trevìe Barbera is lush and racy to the core and shines from start to finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2022 Barbera d'Alba Trevie is a heady, explosive wine. Succulent dark red cherry, plum, mocha, pomegranate, mocha and new leather are amplified to the maximum. This fleshy, opulent Barbera packs a serious punch yet also retains a good deal of freshness. It’s a superb wine from Vietti." Vinous

Dense bouquet with aromas of blackberry and some smoke. Rich flavour with beautiful fruit fullness and well-dosed tannins. Very harmonious and lingers for a long time. Truly no ordinary Rosso from the vineyards around Sant'Antimo. SUPERIORE.DE

"Attractive notes of cherries, dried blood oranges, cocoa and hints of hibiscus and licorice. Bright and savory on the palate, with dusty tannins and lively acidity. Medium-bodied. It’s very pretty and refreshing, with savory nuances at the end." James Suckling

An elegant, finely sparkling and invigorating Prosecco Brut with irresistible charm. Straw yellow, crystal clear and clean, with fresh aromas of white peach and apple, wonderfully light, yet precise, fruity and with a fine salty note on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling silver-grey with persistent perlage. Vinous nose, fragrant, white flowers, meadow herbs, pleasant green spice. Balanced on the palate, very fresh, accessible, finishes sparkling clean and slightly salty." Falstaff

"The 2023 Extra Brut Valdobbiadene Col Credas Rive di Farra di Soligo bursts from the glass with a complex blend of dried flowers, stone dust, ground ginger and crushed green apple. This is chiseled in feel, with a crunch of saline minerals and zesty acidity that balance its elegant and soothingly round persona. The 2023 tapers off with tension, with a lingering pleasantly bitter tinge that leaves the mouth watering." Vinous

Pretty ruby red colour. Striking berry notes on the nose, cassis, white cherry and a hint of forest floor. Soft and fleshy on the palate, with tart cherries and a core of lively acidity with a hint of herbs. The finish is medium-long and clean, reminiscent of dried berries with a hint of spice. A wine that not only impresses with its great drinking flow. SUPERIORE.DE

Vibrant dark fruit, minerals, rosemary, menthol and spices are just some of the flavours that flow harmoniously in this wine. The balance and elegance of this red are simply exceptional - from the first sip to the final. SUPERIORE.DE

The name "Conus" comes from the Latin term for cone and refers to the Margreider Schuttkegel and its gentle slopes. The dolomitic limestone present there is an important prerequisite for the fruity and round character of this impressive red in Riserva quality. Cherry red with ruby reflexes. Intense bouquet of plum, liquorice and cocoa. In the body powerful, precise and balanced, then in the final beautiful tannins, a sympathetic juiciness and nice length. SUPERIORE.DE

Palazzotto is the name of the two hectares of vineyard where only Cabernet Sauvignon is grown. Fausto Maculan vinifies a fine wine from these grapes. A pronounced, very multi-faceted bouquet of dark ripe fruit, cassis and nuances of fine spices and violets. The fruity flavour is full-bodied and soft, with a long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Maculan 2018 Breganze Cabernet Sauvignon Palazzotto makes a bold statement thanks to inky dark fruit, thick ripeness and dense extraction with black fruit flavors framed by lots of sweet oak. This full-framed red has an almost exotic quality with teriyaki or barbecue spice." Wine Advocate

"The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Palazzotto is spicy in the glass: cedar and ground ginger give way to dusty roses and redcurrants. It is elegant yet refined, with creamy textures lifted by vibrant acidity, while a wave of mineral-tinged wild berry flavours lightly wash over the palate. The 2018 leaves a tart note of citrus and raspberry and subtle, grippy tannins that frame the wine without slowing its momentum. Although it is already showing very well now, this wonderfully balanced version of Palazzotto should improve even more with medium-term cellaring." Vinous

"Ripe dark fruit with notes of walnuts, cedar wood and spices. Some leafy flavour. Medium to full-bodied with lots of firm, creamy tannins and a deep core of ripe and crunchy dark fruit. Velvety and long-lasting, with a firm, spicy finish." James Suckling

Dark ruby red with elegant shimmer. Intense and appealing nose with delicate spicy notes, opens up after some time and then dark notes of wild berries and some undergrowth predominate. Very dense, with continuation of the spicy notes already found in the nose, well integrated with lots of fruit, which lets the wine rest weightily with a long final on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling ruby. Opens on the nose with balsamic notes of eucalyptus, lots of blackberry, some clove. Full-bodied and soft on the nose, unfolds with lots of savoury tannin over the course." Falstaff

"The nose on this wine has the quiet elegance and confidence that usually takes more age to realize. It gives aromas of leather, graphite, sandalwood and pepper before nutmeg, dried currants and other spices and dried fruits come through. The palate is energized with an iron-rich current of raw meat and bricks, lifted by a sizzle of acid and heat." Wine Enthusiast

"Aromas of plums, black cherries, blackberries, tomato leaf, dried herb and spice box. Medium-to full-bodied with firm, polished tannins. Rich and fleshy on the palate with a lots of black fruit. Flavorful finish." James Suckling

Fine Sauvignon Blanc from grapes grown on limestone gravel soils in Kurtatsch and loamy sandy soils in Völser Aicha. Rich flavours of elderflower, gooseberry, green pepper, sage and mint. An elegant wine, pleasantly mineral, fresh and juicy with well-balanced acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Chive blossom and flint notes accent pink grapefruit sorbet, blood orange zest, white pepper, stone and salt notes in this lithe, bright white, which crackles with lip-smacking acidity." Wine Spectator

Bright ruby colour with a fine garnet rim. Impressive nose with notes of liquorice and salt, then lots of blackberry, underpinned by cinchona bark. Lots of grippy tannins on the palate, balanced with notes of pomegranate, smoky and long finish, juicy and elegant. SUPERIORE.DE

"Crushed raspberries, cranberries and sour cherries form a fruit-forward yet tartly satisfying bouquet as the 2022 Etna Rosso Contrade Nuove opens in the glass. This blends ripe wild berry fruits with tangerine and spice, all under an air of lavender inner florals. It finishes with medium length and is gently tannic, yet it leaves a significant impact as traces of licorice and blood orange fade." Vinous

Terre da Vino's intensely coloured Barbaresco La Casa in Collina has an interesting aroma of flowers, sour cherries, cedar wood and mint chocolate. The juicy flavour is extremely balanced with excellent persistence. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intensely bright ruby red colour with a slightly brightening rim. Delicate aroma of cherries and plums on the nose, spicy paired with tobacco leaf and a hint of liquorice. Tight entry on the palate, fresh and juicy as it progresses, with tight and grippy tannins and a slightly drying final." Falstaff

This Pinot Noir is light and elegant, offering bright cherry and berry fruit, a stony, mineral element and a hint of spice. Charming and straightforward, with a firm, juicy finish and plenty of race. SUPERIORE.DE

"An elegant red, evoking cherry pie, currant, mineral, light smoke and spice flavors. Supple and balanced, picking up more of the spicy side of the flavor profile on the finish." Wine Spectator

"Lovely orange fruit and red plum aromas here, with some chopped herbs. Crisp and fresh, medium-bodied, with tight tannins and a firm, crunchy finish." James Suckling

Ca' Brione is Nino Negri's top white wine and was first produced in 1986. The geological origins of the soil date back to the time when the African and European plates collided to form the Alps. The resulting variety of rocks gives the wine minerality and elegance.

Fresh yellow colour with greenish reflections. Balsamic, elegant, slightly reductive bouquet with hints of apple, pear and spices, delicate nuances of strawberries and almond blossom. Deep and rich in flavour, yet fresh and harmonious, with an elegant, very pleasant bitter note and fresh acidity paired with minerality in the long final. For us, Ca' Brione is one of the greatest white wines in Italy! SUPERIORE.DE

Fine apple and tropical fruit flavours (mango, banana) and blossom honey on the nose. Lively and well-structured on the palate. Pleasant, slightly lemony fruit sweetness and mineral notes in the concise, dry finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"A simple, refreshing pinot bianco that shows touches of white fruit, green apple and tea leaf character. Acid-driven on the palate, with simple flavors and nice mid-palate flesh. Pithy and dry in the finish." James Suckling

Pale straw yellow with a sparkling lustre. Noble nuances of flint on the nose, mineral with beautiful citrus, grapefruit and gooseberry notes. Subtly creamy and taut on the palate, with beautiful precision and juiciness, the racy, long final is pleasantly fresh and slightly salty. SUPERIORE.DE

Rami is an attractive and at the same time very individual blend of Grecanico and Inzolia. Bright golden yellow in colour with a slight, typical cloudiness of an orange wine and an initially restrained, reductive bouquet, with some aeration then sweetly scented with apricots, dried flowers and orange peel. This intellectual white needs time and a certain amount of experience with natural wines - with the necessary amount of oxygen, it is highly appetising and elegant on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

Fabius is a single-varietal Syrah that convincingly plays the trump cards of this much-praised international grape variety. The dark colour is almost opaque, the aroma of red and dark fruits with elegant spicy notes and vanilla is explosive, powerful and full-bodied, yet the taste is very balanced and persistent. SUPERIORE.DE

Occhione is a racy, fresh cuvée made from 90% Vermentino and 10% Viognier. Bright light yellow in colour with greenish reflections. Fine notes of peach, mango and grapefruit on the nose, medium-bodied on the palate with floral, fruity notes and well-balanced acidity. Overall, a lively and elegant wine that not only goes perfectly with fine Mediterranean fish dishes, but also brings the typical Maremma maquis into the glass. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling straw yellow with silver-grey tendencies. Fresh nose of crisp apple, citrus fruit and warm grass. Full-bodied on the palate, with concentrated fruit at the core, animating acidity and a lovely persistent finish." Falstaff

The Barbera d'Alba from Altare is supple, juicy and immediate, with an abundance of dark red and purple fruits, sweet spices and flowers. Silky and beautifully expressive in the glass, it will be a great pleasure to drink over the next few years with its lovely core of fruit and bracing acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

The extremely charming Il Gentile is made from 100 per cent Prugnolo Gentile (Sangiovese) from the Nobile region around Montepulciano. Bright ruby red in colour, clean, open and attractive fruity aromas of rose petals and raspberries. Very delicate and persistent on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

"Attractive nose of ripe cherries, dried blood oranges and hints of cedar. spice box and minerals. Medium-bodied, juicy and smooth, with textural, crunchy tannins. Delicious and easy to drink." James Suckling

True to the more classic style of Fornacina's red wines, the Rosso also shows an earthy and ripe nose with dark fruits, plums and dried blackberries. The wine offers plenty of tradition thanks to its linear and robust fruit profile. Dark spices, liquorice, tar and some cedar smoke add elegance and complexity to this pretty Rosso. Great value! SUPERIORE.DE