La Novella Chiavennasca 2004

Pietro Nera (Italy)

(Lombardy)

Nebbiolo
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows a pale greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of pear and peach followed by aromas of acacia, banana, pineapple, litchi and apple. 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. This wine is produced with Nebbiolo grape vinified in white.

Alcohol: 12%

Fish appetizers, Fried fish, Pasta and risotto with fish and vegetables

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

February 2005

Sorèl 2001

Pietro Nera (Italy)

(Lombardy)

Nebbiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of cherry and raspberry followed by aromas of plum, blueberry, violet, rose, vanilla and licorice. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry and raspberry. Sorèl ages for 12 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13%

Stewed and braised meat, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

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

February 2005

Valtellina Sforzato 2000

Pietro Nera (Italy)

Sforzato di Valtellina (Lombardy)

Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of raspberry, blueberry, licorice, tobacco, vanilla and menthol. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. This Sforzato ages for at least one year in cask.

Alcohol: 14.5%

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

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

Issue 28, March 2005

Valtellina Superiore Inferno Riserva 2000

Pietro Nera (Italy)

Valtellina Superiore (Lombardy)

Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals good personality with intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of cherry, rose and raspberry followed by aromas of peanut butter, violet, plum, licorice, tobacco and vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry and raspberry. A well made wine. This Valtellina Superiore ages for at least three years.

Alcohol: 13%

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

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

Issue 28, March 2005

Valtellina Superiore Sassella Alisio 2001

Pietro Nera (Italy)

Valtellina Superiore (Lombardy)

Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of cherry and raspberry followed by aromas of violet, plum, rose, cyclamen, licorice and vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, raspberry and plum. This wine ages for at least two years.

Alcohol: 12.5%

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

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

Issue 28, March 2005

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Pietro Nera

Lombardy (Italy)

La Novella Chiavennasca 2004

Pietro Nera (Italy)

Sorèl 2001

Pietro Nera (Italy)

Valtellina Sforzato 2000

Pietro Nera (Italy)

Valtellina Superiore Inferno Riserva 2000

Pietro Nera (Italy)

Valtellina Superiore Sassella Alisio 2001

Pietro Nera (Italy)