Vintage | 2018

Anticaia · Salice Salentino DOP 2018

The grapes for Salice Salentino Anticaia come from vineyards around the village of San Donaci: In the aroma of ripe and preserved fruits, aromatic herbs, licorice and black pepper. Persistent and soft on the palate. - Gerardo [TS02/19]

Salice Salentino DOC 2018

Classically kept Salice Salentino from predominantly Negroamaro with a small injection of Malvasia Nera. Vigorous ruby color and intense aroma of black and red fruits. On the palate, it is tannic with a subtle bitterness. It is probably the most famous red wine from Puglia. Rivera's version is dry and rich, well structured and sophisticated. - Gerardo

Anticaia · Salice Salentino Riserva DOP 2018

The Negroamaro as well as Malvasia Nera grapes for this Salice Salentino Riserva are traditionally raised according to the Alberello system. 'Anticaia' is then aged for 24 months in barrique barrels to develop its unique aroma: the delicate bouquet is reminiscent of fruit under alcohol with subtle notes of spicy herbs and toasted aromas. The palate is dry, soft and of present but mild tannins. A Salice as it used to be. - Gerardo [TS02/19]

Posta Vecchia · Salento Rosso IGT 2018

The color of Posta Vecchia is an intense ruby red with amber reflections. The bouquet is reminiscent of ripe red fruits as well as subtle hints of vanilla. In the drink full-bodied and dry, with soft tannins. - Gerardo [TS02/19]

Violante Nero di Troia DOC 2018

Pure varietal Nero di Troia from the DOC zone Castel del Monte: The color in the glass is an intense and bright purple. On the nose red fruits and the typical hint of violets. The palate is balanced, full-bodied and harmonious. - Gerardo

"Medium ruby; stale fruity; juicy, certain fruit, fine tart, pleasant." - Andreas March (MERUM)

Contrada del Falco · Salento Rosso IGT 2018

The color is muted ruby red with garnet inclusions. On the nose vinous, intense and spicy. Dry and full-bodied on the palate, always harmonious and soft. - Gerardo [TS02/19]

Incontro al Circeo · Circeo Rosso DOC 2018

Saturated ruby color with violet reflections. Aroma of ripe red fruits, dried herbs and roasted coffee. On the palate full-bodied and marked by sweet tannins. Pleasant, slightly salty finish. - Gerardo [TS06/19]

Selezione · Cannonau di Sardegna DOC 2018

This Cru Cannonau is of a strong ruby red color, with shades slightly tending to garnet. The bouquet is intense and characteristic with subtle undertones of noble wood. Fine and persistent on the palate, with distinctive and varietal aromas. - Gerardo [TS06/19]

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Vereto Salice Salentino Riserva DOC 2018

Rich crimson with dark reflections in the glass. The bouquet is characterized by cherry jam, black pepper, dried roses and fine smoke aroma. The palate is soft and fresh, with a pleasant bitterness. The aftertaste is clean and clear. - Gerardo [TS06/19]

"Quite intense, ripening red; coffee-like ripe nose; powerful, ripening fruity, tart." - Andreas März (MERUM)
"Dark ruby red. The nose is rich, powerful and complex with spices and hints of vanilla. On the palate a nice confirmation of the aromas on the nose, opulent but without sediment, fresh and balsamic." - Daniele Cernilli (Doctor Wine)

Girapoggio · Sangiovese di Romagna Superiore DOC 2018 (Bio)

The color is a rich purple red with purple inclusions. In the aroma of black cherries, ripe blackberries and licorice. In the drink straightforward, fruity and of fine herbal spiciness. Light Sangiovese from Emilia-Romagna, which is suitable for all kinds of meals and occasions due to its uncomplicated nature. Our current, small-great discovery from Emilia-Romagna! - Gerardo [TS01/19]

"So then their wines gradually gain clarity and precision. They seem authentic and natural in their expression and have become real style models for the entire growing area." - Gambero Rosso
"Bright ruby with brightening core. Fragrant nose of violets, blackberries and cassis candy, a hint of leather in the aftertaste. Melting palate entry with juicy berry fruit, some pressure, balanced with a clean finish." - Falstaff
"Very juicy and fresh with ripe, crisp dark fruit, silky tannin a ripe but lively acidity and a long, elegant finish. Wonderful raspberry fruit along with blood orange out the back." - Meiningers Weinwelt

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Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG 2018 (Bio)

Chianti of traditional style from the Colli Senesi area: characterized by pronounced fruitiness and freshness and soft tannins. - Gerardo [TS03/19]

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Montepulciano d' Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG 2018

High class Montepulciano d'Abruzzo from the high quality Colline Teramane subzone. Vivid ruby red color with scattered garnet inclusions. On the nose, the impressive bouquet of dark berries and subtle herbal notes. On the palate it is powerful and full-bodied, while being palatable and with a persistent finish. - Gerardo

Aglianico IGT 2018 (Bio)

Rich, purplish red color with ruby reflections. Dense and elegant nose of black cherries, plums and licorice. In the drink crisp and tart, with spicy freshness. Remarkable finish. 100% Aglianico. - Gerardo

"A successful debut we attest to the fragrant Aglianico with fleshy body and the acidity to match." - Slow Wine

Scaia Torre Mellotti · Cabernet-Sauvignon IGT 2018

The nose is reminiscent of red fruits, cherry, blackberry and currant. In the drink, Cabernet Sauvignon Torre Melotti is soft and warm, supported by sweet tannins. - Gerardo [TS08/19]

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Maluentu · Rosso Tharros IGT 2018

This Valle del Tirso Rosso is prepared from the native Sardinian grape variety Nieddera. The color in the glass is a clear ruby red with garnet highlights. The nose is intense and fruity of Amarena cherries and some vanilla. The palate is dry, punchy, of noticeable tannin and fine structure.

The Nieddera grape variety is autochthonous (indigenous) to Sardinia, where it is grown almost exclusively in the lower Tirso Valley under favorable climatic conditions. The resulting wines are well structured and discreetly bitter, although not easily accessible. - Gerardo [TS12/19]

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Primula Lucis · Lazio Rosso IGT 2018

The single-varietal, dry Cesanese 'Primula Lucis' presents an intense ruby red color in the glass. On the nose, the wine recalls blackberries and black cherries, with hints of licorice and pepper. The palate is soft and refined, accompanied by mild tannins. - Gerardo [TS06/19]

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Rasa di Marmorata · Lazio Rosso IGT 2018

'Rasa di Marmorata' is an imaginative cuvee of three typical Italian grape varieties: Montepulciano, Merlot and Cesanese. The color is an intensive ruby and dark garnet red. On the nose aromas of blueberries and currants, coupled with subtle spice. The palate is full-bodied, concentrated and dense. The tannic texture is soft and velvety. - Gerardo [TS06/19]

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Poderuccio · Toscana IGT 2018 (Bio)

Great 'Supertuscan' from Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Sangiovese which were partially aged in barrique: Beautifully structured, while at the same time balanced and soft. Good to drink young due to its harmony, with further refinement in bottle. - Gerardo [TS03/19]

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Cabernet-Sauvignon DOC 2018

Varietal aroma of cassis with elegant spice and olfactory notes of leather, tar and black pepper. Medium-bodied structure, fleshy, round and youthful taste. Full-bodied with spicy tannin, long finish and good freshness. - Gerardo

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Cabernet-Sauvignon DOC 2018

Typical South Tyrolean Cabernet of ruby color and the familiar cassis hints in the aroma. Dry, medium-bodied and well-structured on the palate. - Gerardo [TS12/19]

Vigna Santa Rosalia Barbera d'Alba DOC 2018 (Bio)

Barbera of traditional style and rich ruby color. The bouquet is typical of the grape variety and recalls ripe red berry fruit. On the palate of noticeable tannin, fine streak of acidity and medium length. - Gerardo [TS06/19]

"Dark, bright ruby red with a brilliant core. A bit closed on the nose, light spicy notes, fleshy. Light on the palate with a fruity mid-palate, lean body, lively acidity, still enjoys good length on the finish." - Falstaff

Valpolicella Superiore DOC 2018 (Bio)

The grapes for this Valpolicella come from 10-year-old vineyards near Monte del Drago. The result is a red wine of medium weight, fine elegance and balance. To be sure, the Valpolicella name still suffers from the region's misdeeds in the 1980s and 1990s. However, producers like Musella prove that an everyday wine doesn't have to be a sweet, thin infusion. The months of aging in large wooden barrels also suggest how much care Maddalena Pasqua gives to her entry-level wine. - Gerardo [TS08/19]

"This well priced Valpolicella Superiore sees some oak aging for additional heft and concentration. Inky cherry liqueur and toasted almond are followed by a clean, polished close." - Wine Enthusiast

"A more traditional style, with a tarry note running through flavours of spiced cherry, plum and tea leaf, all framed by well-meshed tannins and subtle acidity, resulting in a wine more powerful than the first sip suggests." - Wine Spectator

"Pure, vibrant cherry, cherry cough sweets, dried herbs and long raspberry finish, with sappy fruit tisane tannins." - Decanter

Fulgeo · Negroamaro Salento IGP 2018

Fulgeo is the top Negroamaro from the house of San Donaci and deep garnet color with a dark core. The bouquet is fruity and spicy, with hints of ripe blackberries and plums. The palate of present, soft tannins and full body. - Gerardo [TS02/19]

Petriccio · Chianti Montespertoli Riserva DOCG 2018

This Chianti comes from Montespertoli: the color is an intense ruby red and smells of red and black fruits such as cherry and plum; the palate is tasty and juicy with a pleasant finish. It is partially aged in French and American oak barrels. Petriccio is an excellent companion to fine dishes. - Gerardo [TS08/19]

"Rich bright cherry red. Clear fruit on the nose of raspberries, red currants, delicate spice comes, a touch of pepper. Builds up in the mouth juicy, delicate tannin, precise, with a certain elegance and finesse, shows traction and presses in the final again slightly on the palate, in the finish animatingly salty." - Falstaff

Vertis · Verdicchio di Matelica DOC 2018

The Verdicchio archetype from the house of Borgo Paglianetto: medium straw yellow color with greenish reflections. Intense floral and fruity notes on the nose. Delicate and elegant on the palate, persistent on the finish. The name derives from the Latin 'vertere' and figuratively describes the optimal orientation of the 20-year-old vines in the vineyard. Great Verdicchio with storage potential. - Gerardo [TS06/19]

"Definitely worth the purchase is the Vertis, white top of the house. Aged in stainless steel, Verdicchio sings the praises of elegance with floral and anise tones. On the palate, it succeeds in a great coalition of juice and power, spicy tension and aromatic firmness." - Gambero Rosso

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Pinot Grigio Isonzo del Friuli DOC 2018

Pure Pinot Grigio from the 'Tradizionali' line, which brings together the wines from the younger vines of the estate's own vineyards. All Lis Neris wines bear the signature of Alvaro Pecorari, they are delicate and at the same time complex creations:

The color in the glass is a bright straw yellow with isolated golden reflections. The complex bouquet is reminiscent of pears, quince and sweet almonds. Intense and pure fruity on the palate, underpinned by fine acidity and subtle spiciness. First-class, filigree Pinot Gris of the highest quality. - Gerardo [TS08/19]

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Cordisasso · Rosso Veronese IGT 2018

Cordisasso is a blend of Corvina and Cabernet Sauvignon varieties typical of the area. The grapes come from 15-year-old vineyards in Valeggio sul Mincio and provide a high-quality base. The color is an intense ruby red, fading into garnet. On the nose of ripe fruit, undergrowth and spices. Good structure on the palate, always supple and soft. The aftertaste is also persistent. - Gerardo [TS02/19]

Alta Mora · Etna Rosso DOC 2018

This Etna Rosso is obtained from only twelve hectares of vineyards distributed among the four single vineyards of Verzella, Pietramarina, Feudo di Mezzo and Solicchiata near Castiglione di Sicilia. Bright crimson color in the glass, complex and finely chiseled aroma of raspberries and spices. Medium-bodied on the palate, berry fruit and light mineral finish. - Gerardo [TS12/19]

"Sparkling, intense ruby with bright garnet rim. Appealing interplay between fine berry fruit and earthy components. Substantial tannin on the palate, lots of dark berry fruit, good pressure on the finish." - Falstaff

Fonte Cupa Montepulciano d' Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOC 2018

Montori's best known Montepulciano is concentrated ruby red in color. The nose is intense of ripe fruit with subtle undertones of undergrowth and vanilla. The palate is well structured, tannic and persistent. Characteristic is the echo of bitter almonds. - Gerardo

"Typical and pleasant the Montepulciano Fonte Cupa with a smoky undertone in its soft olfactory voice. The aroma from the large barrels in which it has undergone its training has risen without interference in the full, juicy structure." - Gambero Rosso

The traditional, typical making of this vine is embodied in Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, with its mineral bouquet and juicy, smooth taste. A linear red, but of great character and fascinating, as only a few old school wines are capable of being." - Gambero Rosso

Sammauro Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG 2018 (Bio)

Cerasuolo di Vittoria is made with equal parts of Nero d'Avola and Frappato: The bouquet reveals berry and cherry fruit, as well as exotic spices. Fresh and elegant on the palate with measured acidity and good drinkability. - Gerardo [TS06/19]

"Fresh, aromatic and studded with a ripe fruit that communicates frankly to the palate, the Cerasuolo di Vittoria Sammauro pleased the jury very much." - Gambero Rosso

'Medium, young red; aromatic Cerasuolo flavors, inviting; middle weight, juicy, fluid, fine tannin, drinkable." - Andreas March (MERUM)

Note: Last vintage! The Nanfro project is finished, the Lo Certo family turns to new tasks.

Kebir · Rosso Puglia IGT 2018

Kebir is a cuveé of Cabernet Sauvignon and Nero di Troia is deep ruby red color with garnet nuances. The bouquet is reminiscent of ripe dark fruits and some vanilla, cinnamon and cloves. In the drink full-bodied, well-structured and silky smooth tannins, powerful and yet harmonious. - Gerardo [TS12/19]

"From a balanced blend of Nero di Troia and Cabernet Sauvignon, the equally appealing Kebir draws its spicy character, endurance strength and surprising freshness." - Gambero Rosso

Doss · Cabernet-Sauvignon Riserva DOC 2018

Full-bodied wine with rich color. Smells of cassis and ripe fruit. Nice finish and elegance with round and fine tannins. Pair with red meat, game and spicy cheeses. - Gerardo [TS06/19]

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Studio · Veneto Bianco IGT 2018

This wine project is the result of years of research and study: the preliminary work allows Ca'Rugate to create a truly great IGT wine that reinterprets the two original grape varieties of Veneto. Veneto Bianco Studio is a blend of Trebbiano and Garganega grapes from vines over 40 years old. After the slow fermentation process, the base wines are blended together. then half of the wine is aged in French barriques. With this study of the Veneto terroir, Ca' Rugate explores new frontiers, and it will certainly not be the last.

Intense straw yellow color. On the nose, a bouquet of pout pourri and green tea with light notes of white-fleshed fruit and flint. The palate is enveloping, dense but not heavy. The aromatic freshness is well absorbed by the fragrance and goes into a rich and long finish. - Gerardo [TS06/19]

"A new label is this blend of 60 percent Trebbiano di Soave and 40 percent Garganega, half aged in large barrels; in it you find finesse, power and minerality." - Slow Wine

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Pieve Vecchia Soave IGT 2018 (Bio)

The Soave 'Pieve Vecchia' is one of the most important wines from the house Fasoli: The ripe and partially dried grapes are harvested in three passes by hand.

The result is a complex wine of bright golden yellow color. The bouquet offernbart a bouquet which reminds of dried field flowers, ripe fruit and pastry. On the palate it has a strong structure with a present but restrained acidity. The taste is memorable and persists into the long finish. - Gerardo

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Lago della Pergola · Negroamaro IGT 2018

Negroamaro Lago della Pergola is dark red in color with violet reflections. Intense spicy notes and aromas of red fruits characterize the elegant, delicate fragrance. Impressions of blackberries and ripe plums mingle with the toasty aromas of oak. The fresh, full flavor plays out to a crisp fruit still silky soft tannins and has a pleasing persistence thanks to the moderate acidity. - Gerardo [TS12/19]

"With goudron notes in the aroma of ripe dark fruit as well as a full flavor, the Lago della Pergola, a blend of Negroamaro, Cabernet and Aglianico, is content." - Gambero Rosso

Passito Rosso IGP 2018

Vetrere's Malvasia Nera Passito shows sparkling, rich ruby-purple color. The aroma mixes rose hips, roses and hints of cherry aromas. On the palate this Passito is characterized by rich and sweet cherry fruit as well as dark chocolate, supported by fine tannin, great harmony into the long finish. - Gerardo [TS12/19]

Lugana Superiore DOC 2018

The Lugana Superiore is based on grapes from older, low-yield vineyards of very high quality. These are harvested by hand in a second harvest and the must is aged in oak barrels. It is an intense, full-bodied and persistent Lugana, mature and designed for longevity. - Gerardo [TS01/19]

"Pale straw yellow. The nose has notes of pineapple, citrus, anise and toasted almonds with iodine mineral nuances slightly smoky. Rich, juicy and mineral on the palate. Long, persistent finish." - Falstaff

Saltner · Pinot Nero DOC 2018

Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) Saltner is bright ruby red color in the glass. The bouquet is fragrant and reminiscent of cherries, violets and marzipan. In the drink cherry-fruity and smooth and accompanied by fine tannins. - Gerardo [TS12/19]

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Barone Pazzo · Primitivo IGT 2018

This Primitivo grows in vineyards whose sixty-year-old vines are traditionally grown as small trees (alberello). It is aged in barrique for eleven months, followed by several months of bottle aging. A Primitivo of ruby red color with purple reflections. Its aroma is reminiscent of wild berries and spices. The palate is fresh with a soft finish, warm on the palate with ample round tannins. - Gerardo [TS12/19]

"...in fragrant lavender, blackberry and plum wrappers, the Primitivo Barone Pazzo offers a friendly, lightly quaffable taste..." - Gambero Rosso

'...In the end, however, the Primitivo came through with a big lead. The wine was particularly pleasing for its harmony and softness, as well as its decidedly long finish. A great wine!" - Il mio vino wine magazine

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Is Solinas · Carignano del Sulcis Riserva DOC 2018

Impenetrable ruby red with violet reflections. Full of depth and richness. The nose is complex, vinous and spicy. On the palate rich fruit and animal notes. Persistent long finish with delicate sweet notes. - Gerardo [TS03/19]

Attente Chambave Muscat Vallée d'Aosta DOC 2018

Pure varietal dry Muscat of bright golden yellow color. Intense and persistent on the nose, with hints of sage, thyme and citrus. Balanced on the palate, a full-bodied wine, but at the same time elegant and delicate. - Gerardo

Quatre Vignobles Chambave Superieur Vallée d'Aosta DOP 2018

The basis for Quatre Vignobles is a well-composed cuvee of Petit Rouge, Gamay and Pinot Noir. This wine has a unique selling point in that the vines are all from well-fed single vineyard sites, which are then blended and aged for 12 months in oak barrels. Ruby red in color, with intense aromas of violets, raspberries, vanilla and leather. Dry on the palate, concentrated with discreetly sweet tannins. - Gerardo

"Ruby red with violet highlights. Fruity nose with notes of wild berries, violets and sweet spices. The palate is delicate, with a good structure, pleasant freshness and a fruity reference in the finish." - Daniele Cernilli (Doctor Wine)

Gerumi · IGT 2018

Gerumi is a balanced blend of Merlot, Cabernet and Marzemino. The color is an intense, almost impenetrable red. The aroma is of red berries, jam and some vanilla. The palate is fresh and lush, with dense but lovely tannins. - Gerardo [TS06/19]

Mantsch · Lagrein Riserva DOC 2018

This Riserva from the autochthonous grape variety Lagrein shows a dark garnet red with violet inclusions. In the fragrance of wild berries and black cherries, accompanied by violets, cinnamon and vanilla. The Gries alluvial soil of gravel, clay and porphyry sand gives the wine gentle richness, depth and structure. - Gerardo [TS06/19]

For the exquisite wines of the Praedium line, the grapes from selected sites around famous historic estates and vineyards are pressed separately. The Roman 'Praedium', the estate, is a symbol of an evolved wine culture.

Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC 2018 (Bio)

The Barbera plantings of this high quality site (Cannubi Muscatel) date back to 1942 and produce grapes of excellent quality. The color of Barbera d'Alba is strong ruby red with dense dark core. The typical Barbera nose is expansive with berry fruit and meadow herbs. The palate is powerful with ripe tannins and of good length. - Gerardo [TS06/19]

"Rich, bright ruby red. Smells of ripe cherries and violets on the nose, inviting. Round and clear on the palate with a pleasant melt and juicy core, lively, exciting and fresh, good length." - Falstaff

Bachmann · Pinot-Nero Riserva DOC 2018

Of intense ruby color in the glass. In the aroma of ripe cherries, plums and subtle notes of vanilla. Dry and full-bodied on the palate, of supple tannins. - Gerardo [TS12/19]

"The Pinot Nero Riserva is a light-bodied offering with good varietal character and nicely balanced, supple fruit." - Robert Parker

Angheli · Rosso Sicilia IGT 2018

The Bordeaux blend Angheli reinterprets the classic interplay of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon on Sicilian soil: the bouquet is reminiscent of blackberries, sour cherries and some sweet tobacco. On the palate of velvety richness, freshness and measured tannins. - Gerardo [TS06/19]

Cabernet-Franc DOC 2018

This single varietal Cabernet Franc comes from vines with an average age of 30 years. Due to the long maceration of the grapes, the tannins and aromas blend perfectly with a dense red cherry fruit. On the nose, berry notes mingle with some fruit salad and light vegetal hints. The palate is balanced, rich and typically spicy for Cabernet Franc. - Gerardo

"...Son Patrick has almost perfected his oenological skills in a very short time." - Gambero Rosso