Collio Bianco Pertè 2003

La Boatina (Italy)

Collio (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Chardonnay (65%), Pinot Grigio (20%), Sauvignon Blanc (15%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of peach, pineapple and pear followed by aromas of apple, almond, hawthorn, broom, vanilla and hints of litchi. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, pineapple and pear. Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc grapes used for the production of this wine ages for 4-5 months in barrique. This wine ages for 4 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Pasta and risotto with vegetables and fish, Cold cuts, Broiled fish and crustaceans

Suggested glass	11 °C (51 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

October 2004

Collio Cabernet Franc 2003

La Boatina (Italy)

Collio (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Cabernet Franc
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This 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 blueberry, bell pepper, black currant, violet and licorice. In 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, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. This wine ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Sauteed meat with mushrooms

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

October 2004

Collio Merlot 2002

La Boatina (Italy)

Collio (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Merlot
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine 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 and violet followed by aromas of plum, black currant, licorice, menthol and hints of vanilla and bell pepper. 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 black currant. This wine ages for 18 months in cask.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Broiled meat, Stewed meat, Hard cheese

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

October 2004

Collio Rosso Riserva Picol Maggiore 2000

La Boatina (Italy)

Collio (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Merlot (70%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%), Cabernet Franc (5%), Other Grapes (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet 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 carob, licorice, blueberry, vanilla and hints of mint. In 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, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum and black cherry. This wine ages for 15 months in cask and followed by an aging in bottle for 15 months.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Stewed and braised meat, Roasted and broiled meat, Hard cheese

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

Issue 24, November 2004

Collio Sauvignon 2003

La Boatina (Italy)

Collio (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Sauvignon Blanc
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This wine shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of peach, elder and pear followed by aromas of pineapple, broom, litchi, plum and hints of box. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of peach, pear and litchi. This wine ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Pasta and risotto with vegetables, Mushroom and vegetables soups, Sauteed fish and crustaceans

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

October 2004

Collio Tocai Friulano 2003

La Boatina (Italy)

Collio (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Tocai Friulano
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This wine shows an intense greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals good personality with intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with hints of pear and peach followed by aromas of hawthorn, almond, broom, pineapple, lemon, elder and hints of mineral. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and pleasing attack, however well balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of peach, pineapple, pear and almond. A well made wine.

Alcohol: 13%

Fried fish, Eggs, Cold cuts, Pasta and risotto with crustaceans and vegetables

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

Issue 24, November 2004

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La Boatina

Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy)

Collio Bianco Pertè 2003

La Boatina (Italy)

Collio Cabernet Franc 2003

La Boatina (Italy)

Collio Merlot 2002

La Boatina (Italy)

Collio Rosso Riserva Picol Maggiore 2000

La Boatina (Italy)

Collio Sauvignon 2003

La Boatina (Italy)

Collio Tocai Friulano 2003

La Boatina (Italy)