Wines for Every Day

Keya is the impressive result of several years of experimental work, resulting in a rosato from 50-year-old vines that perfectly expresses the style and personality of the Rizzardi vineyards in the hills above Bardolino. The label is a tribute to the Venetian heritage of Contessa M.C. Loredan, who ran the winery for many years and played a key role in making Chiaretto Bardolino a popular wine classic in the region. The name is derived from the first two syllables of Chi-a-ret-to (KEY-A). Sparkling salmon orange colour. A fine aroma of lemon, strawberry, blood orange and elderberries on the nose. Fresh on the palate, with well-integrated acidity, dry and full of character on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense copper pink colour. Nose of wild strawberries and ice candy, also reminiscent of gooseberry in the aftertaste. Fruity on the palate, also shows fine tannins and firm pressure, youthful expression, delicate bitter note on the final." Falstaff

Planetas Rosé exudes a fragrant bouquet of freshly cut roses, wild strawberries, pomegranate and wet stone. Silky and smooth on the palate with a savoury, salty mix of mineral apples and pears giving way to pretty inner flowers. Lingers long on the finish, echoing all the fruity and floral notes on the nose and palate. Well done! SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2023 Rosé smells of a cascade of wild flowers, lime zest and crushed stone. It opens with a marvellous inner sweetness accompanied by mineral fruit and a hint of acidic citrus. The 2023 rejuvenates with mouthwatering tension. It is crisply refreshing and leaves a lingering savoury aftertaste." Vinous

"A delicious and juicy rosé made of nero d’avola and syrah. Notes of grapefruit, dried oranges and mild spices. It’s medium-bodied, supple and deliciously fruity, with a tangy finish." James Suckling

The Chianti Colli Senesi from Fattoria del Cerro is a dark, lively wine with beautiful fruit, minerality and leather flavours on the nose. Pleasantly round and balanced on the palate. A drinkywine with a certain sophistication. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dried flowers, sour cherries and oranges on the nose. It’s juicy with medium body, easy tannins and zesty acidity." James Suckling

Strong ruby garnet, violet reflections and light rim. Correct, delicious, clear, fruity, juicy, spicy, original and yet modern. Beautiful dark berry fruit, delicate herbal spice and a hint of tobacco. This Chianti, from the inventor of Chianti and named after him, is worth every cent of its purchase price. SUPERIORE.DE

Outstanding, pure Sangiovese at a top price: ruby red, strong, very typical bouquet of dark berries, tobacco and leather, well-structured on the palate with cherry and plum notes, excellent length and an elegant, fine fruity finish. It has so much purity and energy. SUPERIORE.DE

"A rich sangiovese with ripe plums, cherries, blueberries and vanilla on the nose. Chalky and powdery on the palate with a full body and sweetly-spiced finish." James Suckling

Pure Nero d'Avola, named after the Lago di Disueri, a lake in the province of Caltanissetta in the centre of Sicily. Deep, dark red in colour, with an intense aroma of dark fruit and a hint of eucalyptus. Powerful and round on the palate, smooth and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brilliant dark ruby red with a brightening rim. Slightly meaty and bloody on the nose, with savoury cherry fruit, fine resinous tones, ripe strawberry on the finish. Young on the palate, with fresh tannins and beautiful juiciness, clear fruit, simple, savoury wide-meshed tannins on the finish." Falstaff

"Ripe black cherries, blackberries and dried meat with some new leather and tar. Quite juicy, fruity and fluid on the palate with a medium body and soft tannins. Smooth, brambly finish." James Suckling

The Tralcetto Montepulciano - the house's favourite classic - is concentrated and beautifully complex. Its powerful bouquet of sweet and sour cherries reveals its grape of origin. True to the open and authentic style, it reveals a very good flavour with strong fruit. A wonderful Montepulciano with a nuanced spectrum of flavours and a remarkable finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brilliant ruby colour with a dark core and grant red rim. Medium intensity on the nose with notes of dark berries and black pepper. Flattering on the palate, velvety on the tongue." Falstaff

"Spiced black cherries, cloves and camphor introduce the 2021 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. It flatters the palate with juicy red fruits and sweet spices, carried by a lively acidity. Slightly tannic, but quite long and unexpectedly fresh, the 2021 finishes with a hint of liquorice and violets." Vinous

"Cardamom, black fruit and olive tapenade on the nose. It’s savory and medium- to full-bodied with medium-firm tannins. Wet earth undertones." James Suckling

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

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

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

Ruby red colour, fresh nose of red fruits and spices. Pleasant flavour: fruity, balanced in tannin and acidity, very lively and crisp. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby red colour. Still somewhat restrained on the nose, of ripe cherry, rosehip and cloves. Opens on the palate with clear fruit and animating acidity, fine, young tannins." Falstaff

"This tightly wound red's chewy tannins maintain a stranglehold on the wild strawberry and cherry fruit. Accents of earth and tobacco add detail, yet the finish feels pinched for now." Wine Spectator

"The nose balances savory, slightly astringent aromas of coffee, soil, pepper and balsamic with sweeter notes of cherries and blackberries. That berry element glows on the palate, but an enduring peppery earthiness preserves the balance. Firm tannins usher the acid into a sophisticated, salty finish." Wine Enthusiast

The classic white wine Critone, made predominantly from Chardonnay, offers clear aromas of yellow fruit and fresh apple flavours. The elegant flavour has a beautiful structure and remains fruity and fresh until the remarkable finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Light golden yellow with brightening edges. Open, mineral nose of wet stone, lime and yellow melon. Present acidity on the palate with a sweetish final. The fruit is persistent on the finish." Falstaff

"Aromas of pear, lemon and fennel, followed by a fresh, medium-bodied and clean palate. A hint of wet stone to finish." James Suckling

Bright ruby red, inviting aroma of red fruits. Clear and supple on the palate. Very successful value. SUPERIORE.DE

Orion is a very special Primitivo, always fresh and with remarkable persistence. Dense ruby red with a violet rim, the nose has intense aromas of ripe and fleshy red cherries, followed by spicy notes such as cinnamon and nutmeg. Powerful, smooth and very long in the mouth. Its clearly defined acid wire makes it fresh and pleasantly different from the sweet, jammy Primitivo monotony that is otherwise all too often on offer. SUPERIORE.DE

"The nose is simultaneously weighty, fresh and elegant, with aromas of black cherry, blackberry and dark chocolate, along with undertones of orange peel and stone. All of those notes reappear on a palate which is bitter, but friendly, as acid soars overhead." Wine Enthusiast

Intense ruby red colour. Spicy with hints of red fruit and a wonderfully subtle woody flavour. Long and persistent on the palate, with iodised tannins, a fruity, tart finish and a floral final. SUPERIORE.DE

Filippo Baldassare Fanti produces a round, supple Rosso with his Sassomagno from predominantly Sangiovese and Merlot. Cleanly vinified, intense in aroma and flavour, with slightly vanilla-like aromas, gentle tannins and pleasant acidity. An excellent drinking wine and also an accompaniment to typical Tuscan grilled dishes. SUPERIORE.DE

Deep red colour, fascinating complex aroma spectrum on the nose. Dominated by the ripe berry scent, with hints of plums and tobacco. Powerful and intense on the palate, rich in extract, with juicy soft tannins. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2020 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Ilico opens with a burst of crushed blackberries, underbrush and ashen stone. It's silky-smooth with polished red fruits that form beneath an air of inner violet florals. This finishes long and staining yet only lightly structured with a bump of residual acidity that maintains a lovely balance." Vinous

The dense, well-articulated Tuscan Montecucco Rosso Rigoleto made predominantly from organically grown Sangiovese grapes is extremely drinkable. The bouquet beguiles with beautiful aromas of dried plums and dark cherries. The focused and lively flavour is very attractive. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sounds of small forest fruits and Mediterranean macchia; compact structure, fine-grained tannins, lots of dark cherry fruit and herbs on the final. A Mediterranean Rosso." Vinum

"Bright, intense ruby red with brightening edges. Pleasant aroma of cherries, redcurrants and some spice on the nose. Precise fruit flavours on the palate with a fine acidity curve, pleasant drinking flow." Falstaff

"A fresh, simple red wine from Montecucco, showing light cherry and some pomegranate, geranium and potpourri. Crisp and medium-bodied on the palate, with fresh red fruit flavours and a chewy finish." James Suckling

"This red is supple yet well-structured, featuring cherry, raspberry, floral and mineral flavors. The dense tannins provide support, but they aren't overbearing and should fall into place over the next six months to a year." Wine Spectator

Perfect Sicilian white wine with bestseller status: light and excellently balanced with very delicate acidity. Straw yellow in colour, the aromas are delicate and fruity, with light notes of apple, sliced lemon and banana. Pleasant, clean flavour that finishes with juicy citrus tones and a hint of young mango. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sweetly floral, the 2023 Bianco Regaleali impresses with its lifted bouquet of chamomile, yellow apples and confectionery spice. It’s soft and round with a core of zesty acidity to balance. Crisp orchard fruits cascade throughout while hints of candied lime and liquid stone resonate. The 2023 finishes remarkably fresh, potent and long. Very nice." Vinous

Ruby red colour, delicate scent of almonds, violets and roses. Reminiscent of red cherries and raspberries on the palate, full and velvety. A very drinkable red for every day. SUPERIORE.DE

Light, bright ruby red colour. Very appealing fruity nose of strawberries and small wild berries, notes of pepper, violets and liquorice. Harmonious on the palate, with medium pressure, open, clear, the well-balanced acidity invigorating and fresh. Very nice attack and finish, drinky. SUPERIORE.DE

Creamy, fragrant white wine. The fine floral bouquet with a hint of citrus blossom and a delicate almond note is a dream. This brilliant wine is wild and mild at the same time. Sweetness and acidity are wonderfully balanced, the finish is flowing, slightly salty and wonderfully soft. SUPERIORE.DE

"A crunchy and delicious vermentino with sliced lemons, honey and green pears. It’s medium-bodied, minerally and grapy at the end, but remains subtle and al dente." James Suckling

Brilliant ruby colour with a dense rim. Delicately scented with plum jam, cherry, black pepper, violets and gingerbread. Also soft on the palate, with notes of nuts, sultanas and lovely juicy fruit. A real flatterer, wonderfully balanced with great drinking flow, and one of our bestsellers for years. SUPERIORE.DE

"Good Superiore. Polished and contemporary without quite hitting the sour, red-fruited notes of the better traditionalists. Shows dark fruit and reductive notes of violets and camphor, with well-managed tannins and oak." James Suckling