currently 160,080 Wines and 24,662 Producers, including 2,851 classified producers.
Light herbaceous notes on the nose, cherries, mixed berries and some pomegranate, floral and tarry traces. Clear, straightforward, tart, juicy fruit on the palate, nutty and dried herbaceous aromas, hint of tobacco, touch of tar again, lively, elegant acidity, youthful, but ripe tannins, hint of cocoa and coffee in the background, good persistence, reined-in power, slightly noticeable warm alcohol, spicy traces, hint of chocolate on a very good, juicy finish.
Italy is one of the oldest wine-growing countries, with origins dating back at least to 1,000 BC. At that time, the Etruscans appeared in central Italy and settled...
The red grape variety comes from Sicily-Italy. The name means The Black from Avola after the small town in the south-east of the island in the province of Siracusa. Synonyms are...
The region with the capital Palermo is the largest in Italy with a land area of 25,703 km² and also the largest island in the Mediterranean. It also includes the island of...
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100 WP uniqueWines that can only be made differently, but not better. |
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95-99 WP greatWorld-class wines whose depth, complexity, character and expressiveness give an unforgettable, sensual experience. |
90-94 WP excellentFirst class wines that are among the best of their kind. They are characterized by purity, harmony, depth and character. |
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85-89 WP very goodRemarkable wines with personality, expression, as well as a certain complexity and depth. They deserve every wine lover's attention. |
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80-84 WP goodClean, harmonious, at best typical wines. |
75-79 WP passable |
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70-74 WP schwach |
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60-69 WP insufficient |
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50-59 WP unacceptable |