Marche

The wine starts with a whisper of fragrant herbs, salted lemons and crushed mussels, inviting you to be patient and watch the wine develop. The palate is flattering with a medium body, plenty of texture gives the wine weight but is enhanced by the crisp acidity and citrus flavours that play around the palate. The finish is fragrant with orange blossom and salty minerality. Has what it takes to be a bestseller! SUPERIORE.DE

"A zesty white that has lemon rind, lime pith and white peaches on the nose. It’s medium-bodied, clean and crisp." James Suckling

Straw yellow, delicate copper-coloured reflections. Attractive bouquet of citrus fruits, melon, peach, pear and oranges with beautiful depth and a hint of minerality. Fresh and delicious on the palate. Good length and even better value. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sliced apples, grapefruit and white lavender on the nose, plus a touch of herbs. It’s medium- to full-bodied and lightly floral, with a medium-length finish." James Suckling

Straw yellow, smells pleasantly vinous with beautiful fruit aromas and memories of a summer meadow. Delicate and full-bodied on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

Montipagano is a pleasant, single-varietal Montepulciano from organic cultivation. Strong ruby violet, great scent of blackberry and lilac with earthy tones. On the palate, nice fresh fruit and very passable structure. SUPERIORE.DE

"A fruity young montepulciano for everyday quaffing, offering black plum and berry aromas and flavors. A tinge of herb, too. Medium-bodied with some lightly firm tannin and a clean, fruity finish." James Suckling

This organic Rosato by Umani Ronchi was born at the Centovie winery in Roseto degli Abruzzi. A project defined after several years of experimentation, with the aim of producing a wine that combines the expressive power of the Montepulciano grape with a soft and delicate vinification to emphasise its fresh and fruity nuances. Delicate pink colour with shiny reflections. Floral, fresh and with delicate citrus notes on the nose, crisp on the palate with beautiful acidity and notes of red cherry, strawberry, blood orange and pink grapefruit. Complex and long on the palate - a serious wine with great drinkability! SUPERIORE.DE

"A soft and juicy rosé with aromas of dried flowers, pomegranates and strawberries. It’s medium-bodied and richly fruity." James Suckling

Passerina - an autochthonous vine from the Marche: Golden yellow, with the scent of meadow flowers, pleasing and round on the palate and carried by a fine, fresh acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

Intense straw yellow with a light-coloured rim. Fine nose of flowers and white melon. Macrina, fragrant and balanced with its mineral-salty flavour and notes of flint, is a white wine with irresistible freshness, length and juiciness in every vintage. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow colour. Somewhat washed-out nose with melon and peach as well as culinary herbs such as sage and mint. Fresh, medium-bodied, juicy, slightly salty. Grapefruit on the finish." Falstaff

Peaches and golden apples on the nose, with some thyme and camomile. Also some salty olives. Full-bodied and full of flavour, with a salty freshness to counterbalance the rich yellow fruit. A wonderfully drinkable white wine. SUPERIORE.DE

"Beautifully lively on the palate, bright fruit and floral notes of lemon peel, white flowers and yeast notes, with a pleasant mineral note." Decanter

"Sliced pear, lemon and peach aromas, with salty olive undertones. It’s fresh and creamy with a medium body and a tasty, saline finish." James Suckling

Bestseller Casal di Serra is a wonderfully fruity, well-balanced Verdicchio with fine minerality and freshness. Bright straw yellow in colour. Very flavoursome, with a good structure and racy acidity. Thanks to its subtle flavour, it is a good companion for many occasions and one of the most popular whites in our range. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lemons, biscuits and mussels on the nose. A hint of acacia honey. It's crisp and tangy with a medium body and a flavoursome, waxy finish." James Suckling

"Light golden yellow with sparkling reflections. Medium intensity on the nose with hints of apricots and nectarines, followed by some thyme and jasmine. Clearer on the palate, with more pressure and more present fruit, slightly fruity until the medium-long final." Falstaff

Pure Montepulciano from the San Lorenzo vineyard: garnet red in colour with almost black reflections. Sweet autumnal spices, mint and cedar wood on the nose before revealing its core of medicinal cherry. Silky and smooth on the palate, it delights with its ripe red and blue fruits, while the tannins slowly build up towards the end. In the long and lightly structured final, notes of tangerine mingle with blueberry peel and chalky minerals. San Lorenzo is incredibly pretty and has a beautiful harmony and balance. SUPERIORE.DE

"Raspberries, red cherries, orange peel and fresh herbs on the nose. Fresh and firm on the palate, with a medium body and a rustic feel." James Suckling

This Montepulciano d'Abruzzo fascinates with its flattering bouquet of wild berries and balsamic notes. On the palate, notes of dark berries, dense and soft, juicy tannins and a fine cocoa flavour. SUPERIORE.DE

"Ripe blackberries with a hint of earth and lavender. Medium-bodied with a fluid, fruity palate. Some firm tannins to tighten the finish. Good balance and good value." James Suckling

Delightful drinking pleasure from organically certified cultivation at a sensational price! The dark and incredibly dense Rosso Piceno smells slightly sweet of berries with hints of plum. Its powerful consistency is supported by juicy, very soft tannins. A wine full of character and its own. SUPERIORE.DE

Cervidoni, a fresh and pleasantly fruity blend of Montepulciano and Sangiovese with great drinkability, smells of herbs and dark berries. Beautifully aromatic on the palate, straightforward and with a fine, smoky flavour. SUPERIORE.DE

Villa Torre is the family winery's bestseller and comes from vines that are around 25 years old. Light straw-yellow in colour. Fresh floral aromas of nectarines, pears, lime and yellow apples. Soft on the palate, interwoven with sweet spices and framed by fresh, lively acidity, then citrus fruit and traces of minerals in the second half. A thoroughly energetic, exciting white wine with a high drinking flow. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, sparkling golden yellow colour. Fruity and exotic on the nose of juicy mirabelle plums, plus subtle pineapple and passion fruit. Nice tension on the palate, fresh, with crisp fruit and a slightly salty note, above-average length on the finish." Falstaff

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

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

"A peppery burst of wild herbs, chalk dust and crushed blackberries defines the 2021 Rosso Conero Piancarda. This is silky-smooth and round, with ripe red and blue fruits swirling across a vibrant acidity stream. Crunchy mineral tones add form to the finish, and fine tannins and a black licorice tang gradually fade. The Piancarda is a varietal Montepulciano." Vinous

The Garofoli winery is a true winemaking jewel from the Italian Marche region and is known for its terrificVerdicchio from the Castello di Jesi DOC. And so it is no surprise that the family business is now also showing what it can do in the Matelica DOC. This is where some of the best wines of their kind come from, mostly from the higher vineyards: complex, mineral, fresh and long-lasting.

Bright straw yellow with green reflections. Intense aroma of meadow flowers and white stone fruit on the nose. Beautifully balanced acidity on the palate, mineral and with fine citrus notes, salty on the finish. Supèra is an interpretation of Matelica in the style of Garofoli - with a combination of tropical flavours and the austere minerality so typical of the region. Great, and not just because of the attractive price. SUPERIORE.DE

The deep red cuveé of Montepulciano and Sangiovese exudes a beguiling aroma of sour cherries, coffee, marjoram and vanilla. Flattering, juicy and very dense on the palate. Chocolate and plum on the long finish. Matured in Slovenian oak barrels, the tannins are ripe and melting. A fantastic everyday wine with charm and character. SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium-bodied red showing attractive aromas of chocolate maltesers, peaches, licorice and sour cherries. Juicy and well-integrated tannins." James Suckling

The Spumante in light golden yellow smells of mimosa, medlar and almond. Beautifully round and balanced on the palate, with good acidity, clean and of commendable persistence. Great value! SUPERIORE.DE

Pregio del Conte, a symbiosis of Montepulciano and various local grape varieties, which has a strong, firm flavour with hints of chocolate, spices and red fruit and a long, clean finish. Ideal with meat dishes. SUPERIORE.DE

As the name suggests, this wine is a rebel: Verdicchio reinterpreted, harvested early, crisp, fresh and lightly vinified. A Sturm und Drang wine with opinion, character and the mineral structure of the Matelica region, also for those who have already left their youth behind them and are looking for a racy, fresh accompaniment to summer dishes or as an aperitif for every day. SUPERIORE.DE

Italy connoisseur and wine critic Ian D'Agata writes about the grape variety in his book "Native Wine Grapes of Italy": "Verdicchio is arguably Italy's greatest indigenous white grape variety. This statement may come as a surprise to those who have only tasted neutral or watery Verdicchio wines, sometimes even bottled in incredible amphora-shaped bottles."

Light straw green in colour. Clean and fresh on the nose, lively and lively on the palate with an almost laser-like precision in the flavours of citrus fruits, herbs, almonds, mussels and crushed gravel. Its sweet and sour note makes the wine even more appealing and gives it an air of "drink me now". Everything here is in perfect balance and has a natural tension. Even Bisci's base wine, aged for 7 months on the fine lees, impressively demonstrates the great class of the winery. SUPERIORE.DE

Bisci not only produces excellent Verdicchio, but also very appealing Rosso, which is now made from 100% Merlot. With the best value wine in the Marche winery's range, it has achieved a great success: Fascinating aromas of red berries, precious wood and herbs, with a subtle, smoky component in the background. Precise and taut on the palate, with a wonderful primary fruity core, framed by liquorice and a dried bouquet of Mediterranean herbs. A warm red for the unusual days of the week. SUPERIORE.DE

"An enticing blend of wild blueberries, sage, lavender and white smoke makes the 2020 Merlot impossible to ignore. This is soft-textured and round with brisk acidity that enlivens its tart wild berry fruits. Chalky minerals form toward the finish. It fades with youthful tension and lightly tannic, leaving tart blackberry hints to fade." Vinous

"This is an unoaked 100% Merlot from one of the leading producers of Verdicchio in Le Marche. Vinified in stainless steel and matured in cement, it is fragrant in character with Parma violet-infused black berries, some stalky, balsamic notes and peppery spice. Sweet, ripe fruit is supported by an elegantly weighted and velvety palate, with grippy tannins, fresh acidity and a black berry and blackcurrant leaf finish." Decanter