Cajo 2000

Terre de' Trinci (Italy)

(Umbria)

Sagrantino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows a beautiful and rich ruby red color. The bouquet is intense and has a good variety of aroma, mainly of fruits, such as blackberry, black cherry, raspberry, ripe cherry, blackberry jam, cherry jam as well as tobacco, vanilla and cocoa. The bouquet is completed with a light and good aroma of wood which is well integrated with the rest. Wine's taste is robust, full bodied and balanced. Tannins are evident and are well balanced by other components. Finish is persistent with good and clean hints of blackberry. Cajo is produced by blending more wines, part of wine is aged in casks and part in vats. The aging process is completed in bottles.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Robust roasted meat, Hard cheese, Braised and stewed meat

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

Issue 1, October 2002

Cajo 2003

Terre de' Trinci (Italy)

(Umbria)

Sagrantino, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, blackberry and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, vanilla, violet, licorice and tobacco. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blackberry. Cajo ages for 6 months in cask.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

Issue 30, May 2005

Colli Martani Grechetto 2003

Terre de' Trinci (Italy)

Colli Martani (Umbria)

Grechetto
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✭

This Grechetto shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of pear, apple and peach followed by aromas of hawthorn, broom, lemon and plum. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of pear and apple.

Alcohol: 12%

Vegetables and crustaceans appetizers, Pasta and risotto with vegetables and fish

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

April 2005

Grechetto dell'Umbria 2004

Terre de' Trinci (Italy)

(Umbria)

Grechetto
White Wine	Score: ✧✭

The wine shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense and clean aromas which start with hints of apple, pear and hawthorn followed by aromas of plum and hazelnut. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced, light body, intense flavors. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of apple and pear.

Alcohol: 11.5%

Aperitifs, Dairy products, Vegetables appetizers, Boiled fish

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

April 2005

Luna 2001

Terre de' Trinci (Italy)

(Umbria)

Grechetto (85%), Chardonnay (15%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Refined and elegant, this wine has a crystalline aspect and greenish-yellow color. Wine's bouquet is very good and truly elegant; fruit aromas are well integrated with other sensations, in particular flowers. Luna has good aromas of grapefruit, peach, pear, bana and an elegant hint of lemon as well as broom and acacia besides a pleasant hint of thyme. The bouquet is completed with a delicate and sweet aroma of vanilla and light aromas of wood. The wine is refreshing, intense and pleasant; acidity is well balanced by alcohol. Wine's finish is very elegant and has good persistence. Luna is aged for three months in light-toasted barriques.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta and risotto with fish sauces, Risotto with vegetables, Fish, White meat

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

Issue 1, October 2002

Luna 2003

Terre de' Trinci (Italy)

(Umbria)

Grechetto, Chardonnay
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of pear, apple and peach followed by aromas of acacia, pineapple, banana, hawthorn and broom. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, pear and pineapple. Luna ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13%

Fried fish, Sauteed fish, Pasta and risotto with fish and vegetables

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

April 2005

Montefalco Rosso 2002

Terre de' Trinci (Italy)

Montefalco (Umbria)

Sagrantino, Sangiovese, Merlot
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of black cherry and plum followed by aromas of blackberry, cyclamen, blueberry and violet. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of plum and black cherry. This wine ages for a short period in cask.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Sauteed meat, Broiled meat, Stuffed pasta

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

April 2005

Montefalco Rosso Riserva 1999

Terre de' Trinci (Italy)

Montefalco (Umbria)

Sangiovese (65%), Sagrantino (15%), Merlot (20%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a good and brilliant ruby red color with a good transparency. Wine's bouquet is mainly and evidently of fruit and aromas of wood are delicate and integrated, according to winery's philosophy. Aromas are clean and intense of fruit such as black cherry, blackberry, black cherry jam, plum jam as well as licorice and vanilla. The flavor is intense and balanced, tannins are evident although well integrated. Wine's finish is persistent with good hints of black cherry and blackberry. This reserve is produced with long maceration in skins and it is aged for 10 months in casks and 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Elaborated pasta, Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

Issue 1, October 2002

Montefalco Rosso Riserva 2001

Terre de' Trinci (Italy)

Montefalco (Umbria)

Sangiovese (65%), Sagrantino (15%), Merlot (20%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry, black currant and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry, vanilla, violet and licorice. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and blackberry. This wine ages for 10 months in cask followed by 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted meat, Broiled meat, Stewed meat

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

April 2005

Sagrantino di Montefalco 1998

Terre de' Trinci (Italy)

Montefalco Sagrantino (Umbria)

Sagrantino
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The color of this wine is light ruby red, not very consistent. Wine's bouquet has a good variety of intense aromas such as black cherry, ripe cherry, blackberry, plum, strawberry, cherry jam as well as licorice and vanilla. Flavor is intense, good body and balance and has good and evident tannins as well as a good alcohol balance. Finish is persistent with clean hints of blackberry and fruit. This wine is aged for 12 months in casks followed by 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Broiled meat, Hard cheese, Roasted meat

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

Issue 1, October 2002

Sagrantino di Montefalco 1999

Terre de' Trinci (Italy)

Montefalco Sagrantino (Umbria)

Sagrantino
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This wine, in its current state, is to be considered as an excellent investment for a personal cellar. Everything in this wine is promising for a very interesting development in the next 2-3 years, however the wine can be drunk already with pleasure and satisfaction. The wine has an appealing, extraordinary, gorgeous ruby red color, very intense. Wine's bouquet is very intense and persistent and has aromas of fruit such as blackberry, black cherry, black currant, plum jam as well as walnut-husk, licorice, vanilla and a light hint of thyme. Wood aromas are well perceivable, it is well integrated and does not cover the good fruit bouquet. The wine has potent tannins, has good consistency and it is robust as well as full bodied. However it is well balanced by the alcohol and other components, even though tannins are well perceivable, this is a wine that easily and immediately shows its potent character and personality. The wine is aged for 12 months in casks and 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Roasted meat, Hard cheese, Braised and stewed meat

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

Issue 1, October 2002

Sagrantino di Montefalco 2001

Terre de' Trinci (Italy)

Montefalco Sagrantino (Umbria)

Sagrantino
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Sagrantino shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of blackberry, plum and black cherry followed by aromas of dried violet, vanilla, licorice, tobacco, menthol, cocoa and cinnamon. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of blackberry and plum. This Sagrantino ages for 12 months in cask and for at least 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Game, Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

Aprile 2005

Sagrantino di Montefalco Passito 2001

Terre de' Trinci (Italy)

Montefalco Sagrantino (Umbria)

Sagrantino
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a deep ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of blackberry jam and black cherry jam followed by aromas of blueberry jam, star anise, prune, dried violet, vanilla, licorice and cocoa. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic and sweet attack, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of blackberry jam, black cherry jam and prune. This Sagrantino Passito ages for 12 months in cask followed by 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 15%

Roasted meat, Hard cheese, Fruit tarts

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

April 2005

Sagrantino di Montefalco Ugolino 2000

Terre de' Trinci (Italy)

Montefalco Sagrantino (Umbria)

Sagrantino
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of blackberry, black cherry and plum followed by aromas of violet, carob, licorice, tobacco, vanilla and cinnamon. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of blackberry, black cherry and plum. Sagrantino Ugolino ages for 12 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14%

Game, Braised and stewed meat, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

Issue 30, May 2005

Sangiovese dell'Umbria 2004

Terre de' Trinci (Italy)

(Umbria)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧

This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of purple reds, moderate transparency. The nose denotes clean aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum, blueberry, violet and cyclamen. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and appreciable crispness, however balanced by alcohol, light body, intense flavors. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of black cherry. This Sangiovese ages for a short period in cask.

Alcohol: 12%

Pasta with meat, Sauteed meat, Dairy products

Suggested glass	16 °C (60 °F)
(Young Red Wines)

April 2005

Trebbiano dell'Umbria 2004

Terre de' Trinci (Italy)

(Umbria)

Trebbiano Toscano
White Wine	Score: ✧✧

The wine shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of apple and pear followed by aromas of hawthorn, broom and plum. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced, good body, intense flavors. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of plum, apple and pear.

Alcohol: 11.5%

Vegetables soups, Pasta and risotto with vegetables, Dairy products

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

April 2005

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Terre de' Trinci

Umbria (Italy)

Cajo 2000

Terre de' Trinci (Italy)

Cajo 2003

Terre de' Trinci (Italy)

Colli Martani Grechetto 2003

Terre de' Trinci (Italy)

Grechetto dell'Umbria 2004

Terre de' Trinci (Italy)

Luna 2001

Terre de' Trinci (Italy)

Luna 2003

Terre de' Trinci (Italy)

Montefalco Rosso 2002

Terre de' Trinci (Italy)

Montefalco Rosso Riserva 1999

Terre de' Trinci (Italy)

Montefalco Rosso Riserva 2001

Terre de' Trinci (Italy)

Sagrantino di Montefalco 1998

Terre de' Trinci (Italy)

Sagrantino di Montefalco 1999

Terre de' Trinci (Italy)

Sagrantino di Montefalco 2001

Terre de' Trinci (Italy)

Sagrantino di Montefalco Passito 2001

Terre de' Trinci (Italy)

Sagrantino di Montefalco Ugolino 2000

Terre de' Trinci (Italy)

Sangiovese dell'Umbria 2004

Terre de' Trinci (Italy)

Trebbiano dell'Umbria 2004

Terre de' Trinci (Italy)