Chianti Riserva Le Gaggiole 2001

Fassati (Italy)

Chianti (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (85%), Canaiolo Nero, Mammolo (15%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby 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 violet, raspberry, licorice, tobacco, vanilla, menthol and hints of mace. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. This Chianti ages for 24 months in cask and for 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Stewed meat, Broiled meat, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

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

September 2004

Rosso di Montepulciano Selciaia 2003

Fassati (Italy)

Rosso di Montepulciano (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (95%), Colorino, Mammolo (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The 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 cherry, violet and blueberry followed by aromas of carob, plum, cyclamen and hints of vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum and cherry. This wine ages for 4 months in cask and for about 2 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat, Stuffed pasta, Hard cheese

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

September 2004

Rosso di Montepulciano Selciaia 2007

Fassati (Italy)

Rosso di Montepulciano (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (95%), Colorino, Mammolo (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Rosso di Montepulciano Selciaia 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 cherry, raspberry and plum followed by aromas of violet, cyclamen, vanilla and carob. 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 cherry, raspberry and plum. Rosso di Montepulciano Selciaia ages for 4 months in cask followed by about 2 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat, Stuffed pasta

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Young Red Wines)

September 2008

Spigo 2007

Fassati (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Rose Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Spigo shows an intense cherry pink color and nuances of cherry pink, transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of cherry, raspberry and plum followed by aromas of strawberry, cyclamen, violet and lavender. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, raspberry and plum. Spigo ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Pasta with meat, Sauteed white meat, Fish soups

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Young and Crisp Rose Wines)

September 2008

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Gersemi 2001

Fassati (Italy)

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (90%), Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon (10%)
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 that start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, licorice, cinnamon, vanilla, menthol and hints of cocoa. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum and black cherry. This wine ages for two years in cask followed by 10 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

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

Issue 23, October 2004

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Gersemi 2005

Fassati (Italy)

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (90%), Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Gersemi shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of plum, black cherry and violet followed by aromas of raspberry, vanilla, tobacco, blueberry, chocolate, mace and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Gersemi ages for 24 months in barrique, 12 months in cask and for 10 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

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

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

September 2008

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Pasiteo 2001

Fassati (Italy)

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (95%), Colorino, Mammolo (5%)
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 black cherry and cyclamen followed by aromas of raspberry, licorice, plum, vanilla and hints of cocoa and mace. 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, raspberry and plum. This wine ages for two years in cask and for 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted meat, Stewed meat, Hard cheese

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

September 2004

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Pasiteo 2005

Fassati (Italy)

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (95%), Mammolo, Colorino (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Pasiteo shows an intense 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, plum and violet followed by aromas of raspberry, vanilla, carob and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum and black cherry. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Pasiteo ages for 24 months in cask followed by about 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted meat, Stewed meat, Hard cheese

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

September 2008

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva Salarco 1999

Fassati (Italy)

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This 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 plum jam and dried violet followed by aromas of black cherry, blueberry jam, carob, licorice, tobacco, vanilla and mace. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing roundness, however well balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum jam and black cherry. A well made wine. This reserve ages for 3 years in cask followed by 10 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

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

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

Issue 23, October 2004

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva Salarco 2004

Fassati (Italy)

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (95%), Mammolo, Colorino (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva Salarco shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of plum, black cherry and violet followed by aromas of vanilla, blackberry, blueberry, cocoa, cinnamon, mace, tobacco and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blackberry. A well made wine. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva Salarco ages for 24 months in barrique followed by at least 10 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

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

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

September 2008

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Fassati

Tuscany (Italy)

Chianti Riserva Le Gaggiole 2001

Rosso di Montepulciano Selciaia 2003

Rosso di Montepulciano Selciaia 2007

Spigo 2007

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Gersemi 2001

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Gersemi 2005

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Pasiteo 2001

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Pasiteo 2005

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva Salarco 1999

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva Salarco 2004