Vintage | 2023
The year 2023 brought a number of challenges for wine production in Italy. Despite a decrease of more than 10 percent in the quantity harvested, the average quality proved to be remarkable, as the grapes harvested were of high quality. Let's take a closer look at the developments of the 2023 vintage in different regions of Italy:
The lower quantity harvested may be a cause for concern, but winegrowers can look forward to a welcome realization. The grapes harvested are characterized by their high quality, which is due to optimal growing conditions and careful care.
Despite general inflation and rising ancillary costs, wine producers in Italy appear to be slowly recovering from the financial burden. The wine industry, always sensitive to economic fluctuations, is adapting and the first signs indicate that cost increases are beginning to stabilize.
The home of Lugana wine, the picturesque Lake Garda, was confronted with severe volume losses in 2023. Hail damage affected the harvest and winegrowers had to deal with the effects of this natural event.
Abruzzo and southern Italy in particular, especially Puglia, are also facing challenges. Various vine diseases, in particular downy mildew, caused by the weather in 2023, are leading to significant volume losses. Winegrowers are faced with the task of protecting their vineyards from further damage while still producing high-quality wines.
Despite some adversity, the 2023 vintage in Italy produced remarkable quality wines. The adaptability of winegrowers and their ability to rise to the challenges contribute to Italian viticulture holding its own even in difficult years like this one. - Gerardo [TS01/24]
"The Italian wine industry is expecting less than 44 million hectolitres of wine from Italy for the 2023 vintage, which would be 12% less than in the previous year. The country's southern wine regions are experiencing particularly sharp declines. However, in times of crisis distillation in many EU countries, this is not necessarily a bad sign." - Vinum
"Despite losses in quantity, the quality of the 2023 vintage promises some outstanding wines, especially from cooler sites." - Falstaff
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Langhe Nebbiolo DOC 2023Marco Porello, Piedmont
The Langhe Nebbiolo reveals a classic ruby red hue in the glass, typical of the variety. Its bouquet is complex, seducing with intense aromas of ripe blackberries and fragrant violets. These fruity and floral notes are elegantly underscored by fine, well-integrated wood nuances that add extra depth to the...
€ 11,95 € 10,99 = 14,65 €/L
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Meraner Rosengarten DOC 2023Kellerei Meran, South Tyrol
Vernatsch Meraner Rosengarten comes from the sun-drenched slopes around Algund and Plars, where the vines thrive on stony, well-aerated soils. It impresses in the glass with its clear, sparkling ruby red color, which underlines its youthful freshness. Aromas of ripe raspberries, juicy blackberries and a hint of bread crust unfold on the nose, giving the wine a pleasant depth and...
€ 11,95 € 11,49 = 15,32 €/L
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Merlot DOC 2023Schreckbichl, South Tyrol
This Alto Adige Merlot comes from vines over 30 years old that thrive in the sun-drenched vineyards south of Margreid - a terroir that gives the wine its unmistakable depth and expressiveness. After controlled maceration in stainless steel tanks, the wine matures for six months in large Slovenian oak barrels before undergoing further refinement in the bottle. In the glass, the Merlot has a clear, intense ruby red color and exudes an inviting, fruity...
€ 11,95 = 15,93 €/L
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Passaturo · Appassimento Malvasia IGT 2022Vetrère, Puglia
Passaturo is an expressive, single-varietal Malvasia Nera that is vinified using the traditional appassimento method. The grapes dry directly on the vine, which intensifies the aromas and gives the wine a remarkable depth. It has a rich ruby red color in the glass, while the bouquet is multi-layered with ripe red fruits, fine spicy notes, vegetal hints and a hint of balsamic...
€ 11,95 = 15,93 €/L
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Alastro · Sicilia Menfi Grecanico DOC 2025 (Bio)Planeta, Sicily
The Alastro Sicilia Menfi Bianco shines in the glass in a clear straw yellow with greenish reflections and already shows its freshness and liveliness visually. The nose reveals a multi-layered bouquet of white peach from Mount Etna, ripe honeydew melon and subtle hints of white chocolate and meringue, making the wine particularly inviting. The aromas are playful and elegant at the same...
€ 11,95 = 15,93 €/L
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La Villa · Barbera d'Asti DOCG 2024 (Bio)Tenuta Olim Bauda, Piedmont
Barbera - a classic from Tenuta Olim Bauda that impressively reflects the elegance and tradition of Piedmont. This smooth Barbera has a bright ruby red color in the glass, highlighting its youthful freshness and vitality. The nose reveals a fine, intense bouquet reminiscent of juicy cherries and ripe forest...
€ 11,95 = 15,93 €/L
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Vulcanico · Falanghina Basilicata IGT 2023Paternoster, Basilicata
The Falanghina Basilicata Vulcanico is a pure white wine that immediately conveys freshness and liveliness with its bright straw yellow color and greenish reflections. On the nose, it develops an intense yet delicate bouquet with notes of white flowers, citrus fruits and a hint of exotic fruits. This aromatic clarity is also reflected on the palate, where freshness, balance and an animating acidity structure are harmoniously...
€ 11,95 = 15,93 €/L
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Monte della Guardia · Vino Rosato 2023Ca' Lojera, Lombardy
The Rosato Monte della Guardia already impresses in the glass with its intense, cherry-red color and ruby-red reflections - an initial indication of its vibrancy. The nose is cheerful and fruity, with clear, inviting aromas.
€ 12,95 € 11,99 = 15,99 €/L
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Hill · Pinot-Grigio DOC 2024Kellerei Nals-Margreid, South Tyrol
The South Tyrolean Pinot Grigio Hill is a prime example of a typical and high-quality Pinot Grigio, which delights with its full-bodied drinking pleasure and balanced acidity. This wine impresses with its length and strength and leaves a lasting impression that whets the appetite for the next...
€ 12,95 € 11,99 = 15,99 €/L
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Akenta · Vermentino di Sardegna Spumante Extra Dry DOC (2024)Santa Maria la Palma, Sardegna
The Akènta Spumante Millesimato Extra Dry is an elegant sparkling wine made with great sensitivity and care exclusively from hand-picked Vermentino grapes. Fermentation takes place using the Charmat method in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, which gives the spumante its fine, long-lasting perlage and the perfect balance between freshness and aroma. Fruity notes of green apple, citrus and white flowers unfold on the nose, giving the wine a lively yet gentle...
€ 12,95 € 11,99 = 15,99 €/L
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Falanghina Beneventano IGT 2023Villa Raiano, Campania
The Falanghina Beneventano presents itself in the glass in a clear, bright straw yellow and unfolds an elegant bouquet of citrus notes, ripe pineapple and white peach. This fruity aroma is complemented by a subtle floral nuance that gives the wine additional freshness and...
€ 12,95 € 11,99 = 15,99 €/L
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Merlot DOC 2023Kellerei Tramin, South Tyrol
The South Tyrolean Merlot impresses in the glass with a garnet red to deep dark color, which already visually announces its fullness and maturity. The nose reveals a multi-layered bouquet with notes of wild wine, ripe cherries and blackcurrants - a fruity aroma accompanied by delicate, earthy nuances that impressively showcase the character of this international grape variety in its South Tyrolean...
€ 12,95 € 12,49 = 16,65 €/L
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Cagnulari · Alghero Rosso DOC 2024Santa Maria la Palma, Sardegna
The Alghero Rosso Cagnulari is an impressive testimony to Sardinian identity and is made exclusively from the indigenous Cagnulari grape variety, which finds ideal conditions on the chalky soils around Villa Assunta. In the glass, the wine has a deep ruby red color, while its intense and expressive bouquet reveals notes of liquorice, ripe wild berries and a hint of spice. This characteristic aroma emphasizes the uniqueness of the grape variety and makes the wine an experience on the...
€ 12,50 = 16,67 €/L
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R.S. · Chianti Classico DOCG 2023Badia a Coltibuono, Tuscany
The Chianti Classico R.S., named in honor of Roberto Stucchi, stands for a particularly elegant and characterful expression of the Chianti terroir. With its intense ruby red and a multi-layered bouquet of dark forest fruits, fine herbs and a hint of spice, it emphasizes both depth and...
€ 12,95 = 17,27 €/L
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Sermine · Chardonnay Langhe DOC 2023Ca' del Baio, Piedmont
The Langhe Chardonnay Sermine impressively combines the authenticity of Piedmont with international elegance. As a single-varietal Chardonnay, it impresses with its powerful structure and intense fruit, which is subtly refined by the discreet use of barrique. Even when young, it is complex and...
€ 12,95 = 17,27 €/L
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Lugana DOC 2025Ca' Lojera, Lombardy
The Lugana Ca' Lojera is a classic representative of its origin and comes from the traditional Tiraboschi winery. Its inviting bouquet captivates with fruity notes and a pleasant floral character that immediately appeals to the senses. On the palate, the wine is balanced and full-bodied, with a restrained acidity that is harmoniously complemented by a fine...
€ 12,95 = 17,27 €/L
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Gewürztraminer Classica DOC 2024Kellerei Girlan, South Tyrol
Gewürztraminer - also known as Traminer Aromatico - impresses with an intense, yet finely nuanced interplay of aromas. Typical floral and spicy notes unfold on the nose, accompanied by exotic fruit and a hint of herbal spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied, with a pleasant depth and a smooth, harmonious...
€ 12,95 = 17,27 €/L
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Gewürztraminer DOC 2025Kellerei Kaltern, South Tyrol
This alpine Gewürztraminer immediately catches the eye with its bright golden yellow color and unfolds an intense, multi-layered bouquet. Notes of rose petals, exotic lychee and ripe pineapple mingle with subtle nuances of honey and spices, lending the wine an elegant opulence. The nose already makes it clear that this is a characterful, aromatic white wine with a regional...
€ 12,95 = 17,27 €/L
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Caliz · Chardonnay DOC 2025Kellerei Kurtatsch, South Tyrol
The Kurtatsch Chardonnay Caliz skillfully combines Mediterranean ripeness with Alpine freshness. A fragrant interplay of ripe banana, delicate gingerbread spice and fine minerality unfolds on the nose, which remains lively thanks to the balanced acidity structure. The grapes come from high-altitude terraced vineyards in Kurtatsch, where warm southerly winds and cool nights create an ideal microclimate and give the wine its unmistakable...
€ 12,95 = 17,27 €/L
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Amolèr · Prosecco Spumante Superiore Extra Brut DOCG (2025)Marsuret, Veneto
The Amolèr Prosecco Spumante Superiore Extra Brut represents the purist side of Valdobbiadene and is aimed at lovers of dry, straightforward sparkling wines. With its barely perceptible residual sugar content, it is particularly clear and precise in expression and structure. The nose reveals a fine, restrained bouquet with hints of citrus peel, white flowers and a hint of sea salt - an elegant combination of freshness and terroir, underlined by a fine, persistent...
€ 12,95 = 17,27 €/L
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Lagrein DOC 2024St. Michael-Eppan, South Tyrol
This Lagrein presents itself in the glass in a lively ruby red, reflecting its youthful freshness. On the nose, it develops an intense, fruity bouquet with notes of ripe cherries, blackberries and a hint of violets. This aromatic density gives the wine an inviting depth and expressiveness full of character, typical of this indigenous South Tyrolean grape...
€ 12,95 = 17,27 €/L
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Gewürztraminer DOC 2025Muri Gries, South Tyrol
This outstanding Alto Adige Gewürztraminer presents itself in a radiant golden yellow and exudes a beguiling bouquet of fragrant rose petals, exotic spices and fine notes of lychee and ripe peach. Delicate hints of cloves and nutmeg lend it additional aromatic depth and underline its characteristic...
€ 12,95 = 17,27 €/L
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Friulano DOC 2025Sirch, Friuli
The Friulano has a bright straw yellow color with subtle greenish nuances - an indication of its freshness and liveliness. The nose reveals a finely tuned, intense bouquet with citrus notes, accompanied by apricot, pear and floral accents such as jasmine, camomile and old rose. This combination is delicate yet profound, a typical expression of the grape...
€ 12,95 = 17,27 €/L
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Sauvignon DOC 2025Sirch, Friuli
The Sauvignon from Sirch is a clear straw yellow with a greenish tinge - an indication of its freshness and varietal typicity. The bouquet is intense, typical and at the same time finely nuanced: Notes of boxwood, tomato leaves and fresh herbs combine with citrus aromas of lime and grapefruit to create a lively aromatic...
€ 12,95 = 17,27 €/L
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Chardonnay DOC 2025Sirch, Friuli
This Chardonnay shines with a straw-yellow color and fine greenish reflections that already visually hint at its freshness. The bouquet is intense and rich, with creamy aromas reminiscent of fresh pastries and cream. This is accompanied by floral notes of jasmine and elderflower as well as ripe exotic fruits such as mango and pineapple, which lend depth and complexity to the...
€ 12,95 = 17,27 €/L
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Pinot-Grigio DOC 2025Sirch, Friuli
The Pinot Grigio from Sirch shimmers in a clear yellow with delicate pink reflections - typical of the grape variety. An elegant, complex bouquet unfolds on the nose with floral notes of jasmine and wisteria, followed by ripe fruit such as apricot, melon and white peach. Subtle balsamic accents provide depth and freshness at the same...
€ 12,95 = 17,27 €/L
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Lagrein DOC 2024Muri Gries, South Tyrol
The Lagrein from Muri Gries impresses with its deep, purple-red color, which underlines its concentration and expressiveness. On the nose, this characterful South Tyrolean red wine unfolds a multi-faceted bouquet of dark forest berries, ripe plums and sour cherries, accompanied by floral notes such as violets. Spicy notes of cloves, black pepper and a hint of dark chocolate give it additional depth and...
€ 13,50 = 18,00 €/L
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Cruner · Prosecco Spumante Dry DOCG (2025)Le Colture, Veneto
The Prosecco Spumante Dry Cruner is a prime example of stylish elegance and the fine signature of Le Colture. Made from the best grapes from the family's own vineyards and vinified separately, this sparkling wine stands for precision craftsmanship and a fine sense of balance. In the glass, it shines a delicate pale yellow with a fine, consistent perlage that ensures a silky texture. The nose smells of spring meadows: floral notes meet ripe apples, apricots and a hint of honeydew...
€ 13,95 = 18,60 €/L
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Sur Sur · Grillo Sicilia DOC 2025Donnafugata, Sicily
Sur Sur is an expressive and fresh white wine that reflects the sunny nature of Sicily in every facet. Made from the indigenous Grillo grape, it presents itself in the glass with a pale straw yellow color and reveals an inviting bouquet: juicy aromas of ripe peaches, white melon and grapefruit are accompanied by a fine hint of fresh herbs such as mint and sage. This aromatic composition gives the wine a charming Mediterranean...
€ 13,95 = 18,60 €/L
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Sauvignon DOC 2025Muri Gries, South Tyrol
This Alto Adige Sauvignon, full of character, shines in a bright straw yellow with lively green reflections and delights with its distinctive aroma. On the nose, it develops a multi-faceted bouquet of ripe gooseberries, freshly cut grass and lemon balm, accompanied by subtle hints of elderflower and white currants. A subtle mineral note gives it additional depth and...
€ 13,95 = 18,60 €/L
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Sun · Goldmuskateller DOC 2024Kellerei Nals-Margreid, South Tyrol
The South Tyrolean Gold Muskateller Sun impresses with its radiant, light yellow color, reminiscent of the warmth of the Mediterranean. Intense, varietal aromas of citrus fruit and orange blossom unfold on the nose, giving this Muscat its unmistakable freshness and...
€ 13,95 = 18,60 €/L
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Custodia · Custoza Superiore DOC 2024Cantina di Custoza, Veneto
The Bianco di Custoza Superiore Custodia is a prestigious creation originally launched to mark the 50th anniversary of the Cantina di Custoza. It stands for a substantial and sophisticated style that significantly refines the classic, lighter Custoza and elevates it to a new level. Unlike its fresher counterpart, the Custodia reveals remarkable depth and aromatic complexity thanks to its careful, subtle aging in wooden barrels. In the glass, it shines intensely and immediately convinces with a...
€ 14,95 = 19,93 €/L
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Fiano di Avellino DOCG 2024Villa Raiano, Campania
The Fiano di Avellino has a delicate straw-yellow color with greenish reflections in the glass and impresses with a multi-layered bouquet. Fresh notes of mint and sage combine harmoniously with aromas of white peach, citrus fruit and a hint of white chocolate, giving the wine a special sophistication and aromatic...
€ 14,95 = 19,93 €/L
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Greco di Tufo DOCG 2024Villa Raiano, Campania
The Greco di Tufo from the renowned Montefusco, Tufo and Santa Paolina vineyards impresses with its intense straw yellow color and multi-layered bouquet. Aromas of green apple, delicate jasmine and fine cedar wood combine with a hint of wild honey to give the nose an elegant depth and...
€ 15,95 = 21,27 €/L
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