Gianfranco Fino

Se is a pure Primitivo, comes from somewhat younger vines than the Es and is the youthful, fresh but no less elegant counterpart to the Es. Se has a very aromatic flavour of cherry, strawberry and maple blossom. Modern style on the palate, juicy texture, all components fascinatingly harmonised, long and lively. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, rich ruby red colour with a slightly brightening rim. Intense and inviting aroma of ripe cherries and plums, Mediterranean herbs and black pepper as well as hints of leather. Very powerful on the palate with good drinking flow, fine-grained and well-integrated tannins and a long final with a lingering herbal flavour." Falstaff

"Though there's an elegant sense of restraint, this sleek red expands nicely on the palate to reveal a lush mix of plumped cherry, raspberry coulis, star anise and cocoa powder. Long and harmonious, with supple tannins emerging to firm the aromatic spice- and herb-laced finish." Wine Spectator

Bright, vibrant pink colour. Spicy oak and vanilla nuances complement the aromas of sour red berries, plums and herbs on the inviting nose. GF exudes a very nice freshness that helps to focus and highlight the intense, dense red fruit flavours. It is more reminiscent of a sparkling and racy red wine than a rosé champagne. The long finish is lively and precise, yet multi-layered and complex. Unfortunately, only 3,000 bottles of this masterpiece are produced each year. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright, rich ruby red colour. Elegant, concentrated bouquet with spicy notes of blackcurrant, chocolate and tobacco. Compact on the palate, excellently structured and very well balanced with noticeable acidity and pleasant tannins. Long and very fruity. A seducer with great elegance and a terrificfinish. All our respect for this great wine from Apulia! SUPERIORE.DE

"Powerful ruby colour with a fine violet sheen. Very intense and appealing nose of ripe blackberries, some blueberries, plus smoke, cloves and cardamom. Lots of fine-grained tannins, coated in fine enamel, firm pressure on the final, rich earthy notes." Falstaff

"A very intensely fruity wine with a multi-layered profile that ranges from sweet blackcurrants to crushed roses, black cherries and a hint of spice. On the palate, it is dry to semi-dry, full-bodied, soft and supple. For its opulence and moderate acidity, it is easy to drink. A polished yet warming finish." James Suckling

Bright, elegant ruby colour with a delicately brightening rim. Dense and opulent on the nose with aromas of plum liqueur, ripe red cherry, milk chocolate, tobacco, cedar wood and a hint of cinnamon. The palate is like velvet and silk, finishing with noble, sweet tannins, a fine salty vein and great length. Quite astonishing splendour and yet never fat or saturating. SUPERIORE.DE

Se is a pure Primitivo, from somewhat younger vines than the Es and is the youthful-fresh, but no less elegant counterpart to the Es. Se smells very aromatic of cherry, strawberry and maple blossom. Modern style on the palate, juicy texture, all components fascinatingly coordinated, long and lively. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark bright ruby red with a slightly lightening rim. Intense nose of ripe plums and blueberries, black elderberries, Mediterranean herbs, reverberating with cinnamon and black pepper. On the palate very juicy and with good drinking flow, fine and well integrated tannin, ends on spicy tones in the long final." Falstaff

Bright, vibrant pink colour. Spicy oak and vanilla nuances complement the aromas of sour red berries, plums and herbs on the inviting nose. GF exudes a very nice freshness that helps to focus and highlight the intense, dense red fruit flavours. It is more reminiscent of a sparkling and racy red wine than a rosé champagne. The long finish is lively and precise, yet multi-layered and complex. Unfortunately, only 3,000 bottles of this masterpiece are produced each year. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright, elegant ruby colour with a delicately brightening rim. Dense and opulent on the nose with aromas of plum liqueur, ripe red cherry, milk chocolate, tobacco, cedar and a hint of cinnamon. Like velvet and silk on the palate, finishing with noble, sweet tannins, a fine salty vein and great length. Quite astonishing splendour and yet never fat or saturating. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling ruby colour with a slightly light rim. Expressive nose with notes of fresh plums, mulberries, blood orange and lots of cloves. Rich, dark berry fruit on the palate, opens with dense tannins in fine layers, again emphasising spicy components on the final." Falstaff

"Flavours of cola, leather, fruit salad and salted chocolate, but on the palate the soft texture and medium body are supported by a refreshing, almost crisp acidity." James Suckling

The "it" according to Freud: It is instinct and unbridled passion (with which this wine was also made) without conditions, without rules, beyond space and time, logic and morality. It knows neither good nor evil. It is subject to only one principle: absolute pleasure.

Intense, deep ruby red colour. Aromas of black and red cherries are complemented by sweet spices, aromatic herbs, liquorice and undergrowth on the captivating nose. Lush and seamless on the palate, with an understated elegance in the flavours of red cherries, juniper, cinnamon, sweet pipe tobacco, minerals and candied rose petals. The long, soft finish is almost endless. Only produced in the best years, this rare Primitivo in Riserva quality is one of the best representatives of its kind! SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling, rich ruby red colour. Intense and very appealing nose, presents itself with notes of blackberry, cassis and many spices, in the background of olive paste. Fills the palate full, dark blackberry fruit, cassis, some coffee liqueur, lingers for a long time with a carpet of spices." Falstaff

"A waft of leafy herbs and tobacco is a fragrant opener for this silky red, with lovely balance. Shows seamless integration of lightly juicy acidity and a core of dense, fine-grained tannins, offering a range of dried cherry and fig fruit, strawberry preserves, spiced orange peel and mint tea flavors, plus minerally earth and smoke accents. The lasting finish echoes the ripe fruit alongside a zesty skein of ground spices." Wine Spectator

Bright, rich ruby red colour. Elegant, concentrated bouquet with spicy notes of blackcurrant, chocolate and tobacco. Compact on the palate, excellently structured and very well balanced with noticeable acidity and pleasant tannins. Long and very fruity. A seducer with great elegance and a terrificfinish. All our respect for this great wine from Apulia! SUPERIORE.DE

"Powerful ruby colour with a fine violet sheen. Very intense and appealing nose of ripe blackberries, some blueberries, plus smoke, cloves and cardamom. Lots of fine-grained tannins, coated in fine enamel, firm pressure on the final, rich earthy notes." Falstaff

"A very intensely fruity wine with a multi-layered profile that ranges from sweet blackcurrants to crushed roses, black cherries and a hint of spice. On the palate, it is dry to semi-dry, full-bodied, soft and supple. For its opulence and moderate acidity, it is easy to drink. A polished yet warming finish." James Suckling