Swedish journalists recommend, 6 bottles

This Salento Susumaniello comes to life from one of the native grape varieties that are the pride of the Salento peninsula, with Masseria Ficarigna as its spokesperson. The winery name refers to the prickly pear plant, a symbolic fruit of Salento. The label depicts a donkey, the pack animal traditionally used to carry baskets of prickly pears to the market.

The grapes are harvested in mid-September. The winemaking process begins with grape crushing, followed by fermentation at a controlled temper...

Sforzato di Valtellina Sfursat Carlo Negri is a wine from the Nino Negri winery produced in the best vintages and in limited quantities that is born on the Valtellina hills, at the foot of the Rhaetian Alps, on the right bank of the Adda river.

It is produced entirely with Nebbiolo grapes, whose selection and harvesting begins in the second half of September and continues until the end of the month. After being left to dry naturally in boxes, the grapes ferment in steel at a controlled temperatur...

Gelso Nero by Podere 29 is a red wine from Apulia made from Nero di Troia grapes. Vinification takes place entirely in stainless steel, with fermentation and ageing that preserve the varietal profile and the freshness of the fruit. The result is a full-bodied yet smooth style, with well-present tannins and good freshness, suitable for immediate consumption but also able to evolve over a few years. This production approach enhances the typical characteristics of the grape variety and its versatil...

The Sands of Etna Bianco di Firriato was born in vineyards located in the municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia, in the province of Catania.

It is obtained from Carricante and Catarratto grapes, harvested and selected by hand in the second decade of October. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks for 15 days, at a controlled temperature of 16-18 ° C. Subsequently the wine ages on noble lees for 3 months in stainless steel tanks and for further 2 months in bottle, before being marketed...

The Cuvée Weiss by Blumenfeld comes from vineyards located in the heart of the Wine Route, which winds between Termeno and Caldaro, in the Adige Valley.

The grapes of aromatic white vines, which in these lands find the optimal conditions to best express their varietal aromas, are harvested and selected by hand and brought to the cellar between the end of September and the beginning of October. The vinification takes place in separate tanks at a controlled temperature in order to preserve all the ...

The Spumante Metodo Classico Brut Rosé Athesis Kettmeir comes from Pinot Noir grapes vinified in rosé with a touch of Chardonnay which gives a pleasant aroma.

After the formation of the cuvée, the wine rests on the lees for at least 24 months, thanks to which it acquires a unique elegant taste.

In the glass, the soft pink color with peach reflections anticipates fruity notes of raspberry and sweet spices, wrapped in pleasant hints of yeast. A promise kept on the palate, so elegant and dynamic with...