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This time it is Deiss, Vietti, a semi-sweet from Georgia und a sweet Madiran.

The Marcel Deiss 2012 Altenberg de Bergheim Grand Cru is very sweet like a TBA or SGN, but without the density. The wine has more of a density like an Auslese. It has honey, blossoms, medium to full body, a long finish and light bitter notes. 18/20 points.

The Vietti 2016 Barolo Castiglione is an elegant Barolo with tar, herbs, full body, polished tannin, a long finish and balance. 18.3/20 points.

The Papari Valley 2019 3 Qvevri Terraces Semi-Sweet Saperavi has an amazing 17.0% alcohol, but you don't notice it. It is not aged in amphora, but in steel tank and is squeaky clean. The wine has cherry, medium to full body and a slight sweetness. 16/20 points.

The Berthoumieu NV Tanatis Vin de Liqueur is 100% tannat and perfectly combines sweetness and tannin, similar to a Recioto from Veneto. The wine has 16.5% alcohol, blackberry, butter, chocolate, full body, balance, lots of sweetness, a long finish, but lacks some complexity. 17.3/20 points.