Asprinio di Aversa Spumante Brut

Torre Gaia (Italy)

Asprinio di Aversa (Campania)

Asprinio
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧

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

Alcohol: 12%

Aperitifs, Eggs, Dairy products, Pasta and risotto with vegetables

Suggested glass	8 °C (46 °F)
(Charmat Method Sparkling Wines)

October 2004

Re Sole 2002

Torre Gaia (Italy)

(Campania)

Aglianico
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 and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry, plum and vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and appreciable crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry and plum. This wine ages for 12 months in cask followed by 3 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta with mushrooms, Sauteed meat with mushrooms, Broiled meat

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

October 2004

Sannio Aglianico Elogio 2001

Torre Gaia (Italy)

Sannio (Campania)

Aglianico
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of black cherry and violet followed by aromas of raspberry, blueberry and plum. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and appreciable crispness, however balanced, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of raspberry and cherry. This wine ages for 12 months in cask and for 3 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Sauteed meat, Broiled meat, Stuffed pasta

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

October 2004

Sannio Falanghina Opera 2003

Torre Gaia (Italy)

Sannio (Campania)

Falanghina
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows an intense straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of apple, pear and hawthorn followed by aromas of pineapple, broom, banana, peach and litchi. In 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 apple, pear and pineapple.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Vegetables and mushrooms soups, Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Sauteed fish

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

October 2004

Sannio Fiano Gradualis 2003

Torre Gaia (Italy)

Sannio (Campania)

Fiano
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of pear, apple and broom followed by aromas of pineapple, hawthorn, peach and plum. In 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 pear, apple and plum. This wine ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Fried fish, Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Sauteed fish

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

October 2004

Sannio Greco Koinè 2003

Torre Gaia (Italy)

Sannio (Campania)

Greco
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✭

This wine shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense and clean aromas which start with hints of apple, plum and hawthorn followed by aromas of broom, peach and pear. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced, good body, intense flavors. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of apple and pear. This wine ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12%

Risotto with vegetables and crustaceans, Vegetables and crustaceans appetizers

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

October 2004

Sannio Rosato Rosè 2003

Torre Gaia (Italy)

Sannio (Campania)

Sangiovese (50%), Aglianico (50%)
Rose Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows an intense cherry pink color and nuances of cherry pink, transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of raspberry and cherry followed by aromas of cyclamen, strawberry, blueberry and plum. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry and raspberry. This wine ages in steel tanks for 6 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Broiled fish, Fish soups, Pasta with fish and meat, Roasted white meat

Suggested glass	14 °C (57 °F)
(Young and Crisp Rose Wines)

Issue 24, November 2004

Sannio Rosso Aia Vecchia 2000

Torre Gaia (Italy)

Sannio (Campania)

Montepulciano (50%), Aglianico (50%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of black cherry, violet and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, vanilla, licorice and hints of eucalyptus. In 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 wine ages in cask for 18 months followed by at least 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Stewed meat, Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue

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

Issue 24, November 2004

Solopaca Bianco Classico Pagus 2003

Torre Gaia (Italy)

Solopaca (Campania)

Trebbiano Toscano (60%), Falanghina (20%), Malvasia di Candia (20%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧

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

Alcohol: 12.5%

Fried fish and crustacean, Sauteed fish, Pasta and risotto with vegetables

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

October 2004

Solopaca Rosso Superiore Cortinolfi 2002

Torre Gaia (Italy)

Solopaca (Campania)

Sangiovese (60%), Aglianico (40%)
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 cherry, raspberry and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, plum, licorice and vanilla. In 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 plum and black cherry. This wine ages for 12 months in cask followed by 3 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted meat, Broiled meat

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

October 2004

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Torre Gaia

Campania (Italy)

Asprinio di Aversa Spumante Brut

Torre Gaia (Italy)

Re Sole 2002

Torre Gaia (Italy)

Sannio Aglianico Elogio 2001

Torre Gaia (Italy)

Sannio Falanghina Opera 2003

Torre Gaia (Italy)

Sannio Fiano Gradualis 2003

Torre Gaia (Italy)

Sannio Greco Koinè 2003

Torre Gaia (Italy)

Sannio Rosato Rosè 2003

Torre Gaia (Italy)

Sannio Rosso Aia Vecchia 2000

Torre Gaia (Italy)

Solopaca Bianco Classico Pagus 2003

Torre Gaia (Italy)

Solopaca Rosso Superiore Cortinolfi 2002

Torre Gaia (Italy)