Alfiere Bianco 2004

Cantina di Presciano (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Chardonnay (50%), Malvasia Bianca (25%), Other Grapes (25%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✭

This wine shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of pear, peach and almond followed by aromas of broom, hawthorn and plum. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, light body. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of pear and plum. Alfiere Bianco ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Aperitifs, Dairy products, Fish and crustaceans appetizers

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

July 2005

Chianti 2003

Cantina di Presciano (Italy)

Chianti (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (80%), Canaiolo Nero (15%), Other Grapes (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✭

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of black cherry, raspberry and cyclamen followed by aromas of blueberry, plum, violet and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of black cherry and raspberry. This Chianti ages for 2-3 months in cask followed by 2 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Sauteed meat, Stuffed pasta

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

July 2005

Chianti Superiore 2003

Cantina di Presciano (Italy)

Chianti (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (85%), Merlot (5%), Colorino (5%), Canaiolo Nero (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, raspberry, carob and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. This Chianti Superiore ages for 3 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Sauteed meat, Stuffed pasta

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

July 2005

Colli dell'Etruria Centrale Vin Santo Riserva Vinum Passum 1998

Cantina di Presciano (Italy)

Colli dell'Etruria Centrale (Tuscany)

Trebbiano Toscano (80%), Malvasia Bianca (15%), Sangiovese (5%)
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This wine shows an intense amber yellow color and nuances of amber yellow, transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of almond, fig jam and prune followed by aromas of raisin, caramel, honey, peach jam, orange peel, enamel and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and smooth attack, however well balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of almond, fig jam and caramel. This Vin Santo ages for 4 years in small barrels.

Alcohol: 15.5%

Hard and piquant cheese, Almond and dried fruit tarts

Suggested glass	15 °C (59 °F)
(Sweet Wines)

Issue 33, September 2005

Greti 1999

Cantina di Presciano (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese
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 plum and black cherry followed by aromas of blackberry jam, blueberry, dried violet, licorice, tobacco, menthol, cocoa and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing smoothness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. Greti ages for 12 months in barrique followed by 8 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

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

Issue 33, September 2005

Priscus 2000

Cantina di Presciano (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese (80%), Merlot (15%), Colorino (5%)
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 black cherry and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, vanilla, carob and hints of menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and plum. Priscus ages for 10-12 months in barrique followed by 8 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat, Hard cheese

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

July 2005

XVI Brut

Cantina di Presciano (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Chardonnay (90%), Other Grapes (10%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧

This wine shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent, good effervescence, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of banana and acacia followed by aromas of litchi, apple, pineapple, pear and peach. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and effervescent attack, however balanced, light body, intense flavors. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of pear, apple and banana. This sparkling wine is produced with the Charmat method.

Alcohol: 11.5%

Aperitifs, Fish and crustaceans appetizers, Dairy products

Suggested glass	9 °C (48 °F)
(Charmat Method Sparkling Wines)

July 2005

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Cantina di Presciano

Tuscany (Italy)

Alfiere Bianco 2004

Cantina di Presciano (Italy)

Chianti 2003

Cantina di Presciano (Italy)

Chianti Superiore 2003

Cantina di Presciano (Italy)

Colli dell'Etruria Centrale Vin Santo Riserva Vinum Passum 1998

Cantina di Presciano (Italy)

Greti 1999

Cantina di Presciano (Italy)

Priscus 2000

Cantina di Presciano (Italy)

XVI Brut

Cantina di Presciano (Italy)