Piedmont

"The first and only map of the official crus of Barbaresco with vineyard details, acclaimed all over the world. Discover, rapidly and directly, each and every aspect of the crus which are part of the history of Barbaresco (Albesani, Asili, Gallina, Martinenga, Rabajà and much, much more …)."  Alessandro Masnaghetti

Finish: printed on both sides, with numerous background information on areas, heights, extent, variety of grape varieties, production details and Google Earth coordinates

Size: DIN A4 or 59 x 84 cm (opened)

Alessandro Masnaghetti is a very old stone of the Italian wine industry. The journalist has worked for renowned publications such as Guido Vini d'Italia L'Espresso and the renowned wine guide by Luigi Veronelli. He has also published numerous articles and tasting reports, for example in the New York Times and the Revue du Vin de France.

Alessandro, in close cooperation with the land registries and consortiums of the most famous wine-growing regions, has been publishing for several years the cartographic work of the most important wine regions in Italy, which is probably unique to this day and which brings new insights to even the most widely travelled, well-read and wine-loving connoisseur of Italy. A must for all lovers of Italian wines who want to experience and experience the true diversity and strength of the Italian wine world, right down to the smallest individual location of the respective appellation, apart from the usual standard mush. SUPERIORE.DE

Golden yellow with greenish reflections and the sweet aroma of fresh yellow fruit. These wonderfully fruity flavours also come through on the palate. The charming, sweet Moscato d'Asti has a fine mousse and the typical nutmeg flavour on the finish. A pleasure not only as an aperitif. SUPERIORE.DE

"This wine is floral with notes of sweet orchid fruit, lemon drops and rosehips. Sweet and creamy on the palate with lots of fruit. Dense and fruity." James Suckling

The charming Barbera Rosso Fuoco shines ruby red with clear violet reflections. Intense aroma of wild berries, cherries, spices and ripe sour cherries. The palate is characterised by fruit and harmony, a clear structure and a balanced finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"This offers notes of ripe dark berries, walnuts and spices, followed by a medium to full body with compact but supple tannins and a rich core of delicious fruit. Velvety finish." James Suckling

Authentic Piedmontese white wine made from Arneis grapes. Delicate aroma of flowers, flint and fruit, clean, supple, solid on the palate and wonderfully fresh in flavour thanks to the well-integrated acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense, bright straw yellow colour. Subtle hints of citrus fruit on the nose, also slightly mineral and floral notes. Slightly spicy on the palate with a creamy texture." Falstaff

"Notes of pear drops, candied lemons and acacia with a medium-bodied, crisp palate that offers the character of fresh citrus fruit with plenty of floral nuances. Aromatic finish." James Suckling

"Lemon oil, delicate flowers and ripe peach notes combine in this Roero Arneis to create an incredibly flavoursome, fresh and fruit-driven aroma. The palate follows suit, offering a very pleasant and appetising experience that is sure to please. Its lively and tangy character makes this wine an ideal companion for a variety of dishes, from light salads to grilled seafood." Wine Enthusiast

Distinctive white wine from Monferrato. The aromatic Sauvignon Blanc grape variety gives the wine its unique floral bouquet, along with some pear and apple slices, passion fruit, gooseberry and citrus fruit. Its powerful texture and racy acidity are the basis for the medium-bodied and fresh flavour. Tra Donne Sole (The Lonely Women) is named after a work by Cesare Pavese. SUPERIORE.DE

"Pale straw yellow with silvery reflections. Above-average intensity on the nose, of gooseberries, followed by fresh grass and elderberry. Smooth on the palate, delicately bitter, juicy and also fresh until the medium-long finish." Falstaff

"Attractive aromas of quince and melon with a hint of fine herbs and stones, followed by a medium body with a fresh, mineral character of ripe orchard fruit. Creamy finish." James Suckling

Chardonnay Fosche with a fine bouquet of ripe fruit, flowers, butter and fresh pastries, delicious on the palate with a lot of varietal character, fresh, full-fruity flavour with great acidity and a creamy finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, sparkling straw yellow colour. Pronounced intensity on the nose, notes of juicy apricots and hints of pineapple. Soft and creamy on the palate, delicately bitter fruit flavour, medium length on the finish." Falstaff

"Apple slices, fruit candy, lemon peel and a hint of honeysuckle on the nose. Medium to full-bodied, bright and full of character with ripe fruit and a creamy texture. A hint of beeswax and spice with a lingering finish." James Suckling

Rich ruby red with a violet hue, the typical primary fruity taste of bitter almonds and liquorice caresses the palate. This Dolcetto shines with its full body and an unexpected power and present acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dense plum, blueberry and cherry with peppery, violet undertones; a robust style with ample energy and a long, vibrant finish." Decanter

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

Lively bright ruby red. Initially slightly reductive on the nose, Terra soon reveals its great spicy profile of small red forest fruits, medicinal herbs and nutty notes. On the palate with medium pressure, a very pleasant dynamic and great drinking flow. The lively and refreshing acidity, together with its likeable red fruitiness, make it an excellent food companion. An exceptional Barbera that will still be fun to drink many years from now. SUPERIORE.DE

Straw-yellow colour with pale green reflections. The flavour is tangy and fresh, with elegant acidity paired with mineral notes. A harmonious and well-balanced Gavi with an attractive volume of flavour. SUPERIORE.DE

"An aromatic white with notes of sliced pears, lemon drops and dried flowers. Medium-bodied and textural, almost oily on the palate with some saline and zesty undertones in the finish." James Suckling

Ruby with violet reflections. Round bouquet of elderberries, blueberry muffins and dried spices. Well-structured on the palate with a well-proportioned body, beautiful ripe tannins and a hint of delicate almond flavours in the round final. SUPERIORE.DE

La Villa is a casual, feminine Barbera d'Asti that smells of ripe red fruit, flowers and spices. Round and focussed on the palate with a silky texture, lively acidity and good length. This is what value for money ideally looks like! SUPERIORE.DE

The grapes come from the Ginestra, Mosconi and San Pietro cru sites, with around 10 rows planted outside the appellation boundaries (this is why the wine is a Langhe Dolcetto and not a Dolcetto d'Alba). Beautiful, detailed aroma of rose gardens and lavender fields. The finish is slender, soft and silky with aromatic richness and plenty of fruit. A wonderfully complex Dolcetto in the impeccable style of the Clerico house. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is a wine that is fun to drink and reveals sweet, explosive fruit. It is charming through and through. The Domenico Clerico 2022 Langhe Dolcetto Visadì shows fresh sour cherry and summery blueberry. The fruit is sweet and fresh, and there are also subtle floral aromas." Wine Advocate

When a winery only makes two wines, the "second wine" is rarely of bad parents. This is also the case with Etichetta Bianca, which is hardly inferior to its bigger brother from the single vineyard Minaia. Delicately fruity nose of citrus and elder with a nice herbal spiciness. Soft and full on the palate, the fresh acid wire makes it a wonderful food companion. In the middle finish, the typical Bergaglio refinement and mineral vein. SUPERIORE.DE

Light yellow with silver reflections. Orange zest with a subtle touch of stone fruit and delicate herbal spice on the soft nose. Medium-bodied, white apple fruit, mineral and persistent, restrained fruit sweetness on the finish, a multi-faceted and very fresh food companion. SUPERIORE.DE

"Our Dolcetto has a typically Piedmontese DNA. The careful vinification aims to make it softer and rounder to emphasise its drinkability. Thanks to its particular organoleptic characteristics, it not only accompanies Langhe dishes with elegance and harmony." Franco Massolino

Bright ruby red with violet reflections. Open and generous wine with lots of dark fruit, cherry and sweet blackberry. On the palate of medium weight, but thanks to the natural richness of the Dolcetto grape, full-bodied and with a vinous character. The typical, delicate almond note in the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

A great, fresh and fruity Moscato 2024 from the specialist: fresh, fine nuances of yellow fruit, sage and white flowers. Delicate and fine perlage, wonderful drinking flow. Lively and electric, with freshly cut peach, candied lemon peel, fresh mint and wild flowers all swirling out of the glass. The palate is sweet, but not sticky, with plenty of stone fruit. The balance of this wine is masterful, with a tangy acidity that keeps the wine lively at all times and makes each glass as refreshing as the first. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright light yellow. Intoxicatingly intense aromas of peach, mango and lychee, plus spring flowers. The residual sweetness very subtle, never broad, very fresh on the palate with a wonderfully refreshing finish. A classic as an aperitif, a lively addition to dessert. SUPERIORE.DE

Straw-yellow Gavi di Gavi with a lively floral fragrance and a hint of exotic fruits, jasmine, lemon and golden apples. Delicate, self-contained, very harmonious flavour with a long, mineral finish and a fine peppery note. SUPERIORE.DE

"Subtle blossom and lemon aromas, the palate has some concentration through stone fruit, green apple, and grapefruit, with a creamy texture and hints of pastry." Decanter

"We also pay great attention to our Moscato d'Asti DOCG. From the cultivation of the vines to the work in the cellar, every step is carefully monitored in order to bring even the finest notes into the glass." Franco Massolino

Massolino's Moscato is a lot of fun, and not just if you drink it in summer. Bright straw yellow in colour. A fresh bouquet of jasmine, honey, mint, wild sage and chalk. The seductive sweetness of the wine flows gently over the palate, and a delicious acid wire provides excitement and agility. SUPERIORE.DE

This Rosso is made from mainly Dolcetto and Barbera grapes and some Nebbiolo from various vineyards in the hills of the Langhe. Cherry-red in colour with violet reflections, it has a vinous fruit aroma, a spicy, full-bodied flavour and a pleasant acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

Fresh ruby red colour with violet reflections. Refined aroma of rose petals, roasted herbs, elderberry and small red berries. Fleshy, drinky flavour of stewed fruit, very fresh and supple tannins. Long finish with great Italian personality. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aromatic and fruity, this red exhibits blackberry, raspberry and violet flavors, with vibrant acidity and a light coating of tannins on the lingering finish." Wine Spectator

"Aromas of smoky black fruits and cherries. Full of primary fruit with bright acidity, very balanced, good texture with mouth-filling flavours of bitter plums. Excellent drinkability." Decanter

"Notes of fresh raspberries and spiced plums with liquorice, aniseed and dried flowers. Medium-bodied, smooth and supple with a silky finish. Pleasant and attractive." James Suckling