Colli Piacentini (Emilia-Romagna)

Barbera (70%), Croatina (30%)

Red Wine

Score: ✧✧✭

Colli Piacentini Gutturnio Frizzante shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of purple red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and blackberry followed by aromas of violet, raspberry and blueberry. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, an effervescent attack and slightly tannic, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of black cherry and blueberry. Colli Piacentini Gutturnio Frizzante referments in tank.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Pasta with meat, Sauteed meat, Cold cuts

Suggested glass

16 °C
(60 °F)

(Young Red Wines)

October 2010

Colli Piacentini Gutturnio Riserva Ronco Alto 2006

Baraccone (Italy)

Colli Piacentini (Emilia-Romagna)

Barbera (70%), Croatina (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Colli Piacentini Gutturnio Riserva Ronco Alto shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, vanilla, tobacco and cocoa. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, plum and blackberry. Colli Piacentini Gutturnio Riserva Ronco Alto ages for 12 months in barrique followed by at least one year of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

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

October 2010

Baraccone (Italy)

Colli Piacentini (Emilia-Romagna)

Barbera (70%), Croatina (30%)

Red Wine

Score: ✧✧✧✭

Colli Piacentini Gutturnio Superiore Colombaia shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, carob and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. Colli Piacentini Gutturnio Superiore Colombaia ages for 3 months in barrique followed by at least 8 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Sauteed meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Hard cheese

Suggested glass

18 °C
(64 °F)

(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

October 2010

Baraccone (Italy)

(Emilia-Romagna)

Chardonnay (35%), Malvasia di Candia (35%), Ortrugo (10%), Trebbiano Romagnolo (10%), Greco (10%)

Sparkling Wine

Score: ✧✧✭

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

Alcohol: 13%

Vegetable appetizers, Risotto with vegetables, Vegetable soups

Suggested glass

10 °C
(50 °F)

(Young and Crisp White Wines)

October 2010

Baraccone

Emilia-Romagna (Italy)

Colli Piacentini Gutturnio Frizzante 2009

Baraccone (Italy)

Colli Piacentini Gutturnio Riserva Ronco Alto 2006

Baraccone (Italy)

Colli Piacentini Gutturnio Superiore Colombaia 2008

Baraccone (Italy)

Zagaia 2009

Baraccone (Italy)