Highly Recommended

(continued) 90–94pts

Emanuele Scammacca del Murgo 2014 90 AB 89 MG 92 EOH 89 £15

Roberson

A lovely freshness to this 2014 vintage boasting brisk acidity, fleshy cranberry and orange fruit and a touch of iron in the background. Nervy and drinkable stuff.

Drink 2016-2020 Alc 13%

Nicosia, Sosta Tre Santi 2012 90 AB 89 MG 87 EOH 93 N/A UK www.nicosiawines.com

A charming nose of bright cherry and plum followed by sweet and ripe wild berries. The palate is exotic and floral with kirsch, mint and cedar notes coming through. A thoughtful wine. Drink 2017-2020 Alc 13.5%

Scilio, Valle Galfina 2014 90 AB 90 MG 89 EOH 90 £27.99 Vindependents

Smoky notes dominate on the nose, along with a lovely scent of old books, leather and game coming through. Lots of ripe, almost jammy, blackcurrant fruit flavours but also a strong mineral core. Drink 2017-2019 Alc 14%

Tenuta Masseria Setteporte, Nerello Mascalese 2013 90 AB 91 MG 92 EOH 88 £15 Roberson Wine, Vin Cognito

Fresh, lifted nose of cranberry and tobacco leading onto a palate exploding with pomegranate juice, mint and chocolate. Finely grained tannins line the finish, with a touch of green at the back. Drink 2018-2025 Alc 13.5%

Fischetti, Muscamento 2012 90 AB 89 MG 88 EOH 92 N/A UK www.fischettiwine.it

Chalky blue fruit aromas with some charred notes plus wet leather and cigar box. Pleasing stony, nutty, mushroom flavours that are mouthfilling, but the finish is a little bitter and aggressive. Drink 2016-2018 Alc 15%

Nicosia, Vulka 2014 90 AB 89 MG 90 EOH 90 £26 Armit Wines

Lifted, attractive, high-toned notes of cranberry, sweet cherry and liquorice leading onto a shy and tight palate that is simple yet bright with hints of mocha and tobacco.

Drink 2017-2022 Alc 13%

Tenuta di Fessina, Il Musmeci 2011 90 AB 89 MG 92 EOH 90 £18.99-£27.99

Amps Fine Wines, Cambridge Wine Merchants, Corks Out, Hennings Wine, Quaff, The Sampler, Vagabond, The Vineking

The fruit here is impressive; hardly any signs of age. There are violets and blackberries on the palate on top of tarragon and woodsmoke, followed by some serious tannins.

Drink 2018-2023 Alc 14%

Tornatore 2014 90 AB 90 MG 90 EOH 91 £25 Bibendum PLB

Dusty, dried spice notes on the nose with smoky and savoury undertones. This follows on to a palate of leather and tobacco along with lots of redcurrant and strawberry. Drink 2018-2022 Alc 14%

Nicola Gumina, Filici 2012 90 AB 91 MG 89 EOH 90 N/A UK info@nicolagumina.it

Earthy almost truffley nose with dark vermouth notes. A little warm and overextracted but the juicy fruit enjoys a blast of tannin and tarragon. Maintaining its youth well. Drink 2016-2018 Alc 14%

Pietradolce, Contrada Rampante 2014 90 AB 91 MG 88 EOH 92 £31

Fortyfive10, Handford

A traditional and respectful style that emanates dusty spices and fresh green herbs on the nose. The palate shows plenty of wild strawberry and black cherry flavours with a hint of butterscotch. Smart winemaking.

Drink 2018-2022 Alc 14.5%

Tenuta Masseria Setteporte 2014 90 AB 94 MG 85 EOH 91 £25 Vindependents

Wonderful aromatics here: full of violets and cranberries, if a little reductive. The fruit is exotic and poised with strong cassis notes. The alcohol is certainly high, but this is commercially attractive. Drink 2017-2020

Alc 14.5%

Vino Nibali, Kirnao 2014 90 AB 88 MG 92 EOH 90 N/A UK www.vinonibali.com

A shy and muted nose with flashes of orange and tobacco and a hint of white peach. Almonds and cherries stand out on the aromatic palate which is a little short on the finish. Drink 2017-2025 Alc 13.5%