Marsala Superiore Ambra Dolce TerrAntica

Casano (Italy)

Marsala (Sicily)

Catarratto (30%), Grillo (40%), Damaschino (30%)
Fortified Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows an intense amber yellow color, transparent. The nose denotes good aromas, mainly of dried fruit and jams, such as dried apricot, dried fig, bitter almond, fig jam, caramel and the typical oxidized Marsala aroma. The mouth reveals, with a good correspondence to the nose, the flavors perceived to the nose and the alcohol is in good evidence, however the wine is balanced, with intense flavors of dried fig and jam. The finish is persistent with pleasing hints of dried fig, fig jam and caramel.

Alcohol: 18%

Confectionery, Almond tarts, Hard and piquant cheese

Suggested glass	14 °C (57 °F)
(Fortified Wines)

December 2002

Marsala Superiore Ambra Secco TerrAntica

Casano (Italy)

Marsala (Sicily)

Catarratto (30%), Grillo (30%), Damaschino (20%), Inzolia (20%)
Fortified Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows a deep amber yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, transparent. The nose denotes the typical characteristics of dry Marsala with intense aromas of caramel, fig jam, almond and oxidized followed by hints of leather and orange peel. The mouth reveals a good structure and good alcohol, however balanced, with good correspondence to the nose. The finish is persistent with pleasing hints of dried fig.

Alcohol: 18%

Hard and piquant cheese, Dried fruit

Suggested glass	14 °C (57 °F)
(Fortified Wines)

December 2002

Moscato TerrAntica

Casano (Italy)

(Sicily)

Moscato Bianco
Fortified Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a deep amber yellow color with nuances of amber yellow, transparent. The nose denotes the typical characteristics of the grape with intense and pleasing aromas of dried apricot, star anise, candied fruit, caramel, dried fig, marzipan and raisins. The mouth corresponds to the aromas perceived to the nose and reveals a pleasing roundness and sweetness as well as a good alcohol. The finish is very persistent with long and pleasing hints of dried apricot, dried fig, candied fruit and aromatic hints of Muscat.

Alcohol: 15.5%

Confectionery, Piquant cheese

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Fortified Wines)

Issue 6, March 2003

Solitaire Bianco

Casano (Italy)

(Sicily)

Müller Thurgau
White Wine	Score: ✧✧

The wine has a greenish yellow color, very transparent. The nose reveals an olfactory profile mainly of fruit with good aromas of apple, hazelnut, pear and peach followed by aromas of hawthorn and mineral. The attack in mouth is crisp with good correspondence to the nose, however balanced. The finish is persistent with pleasing hints of apple and peach.

Alcohol: 12%

Aperitif, Vegetables, Boiled crustaceans, Light pasta and risotto

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

December 2002

Solitaire Rosso

Casano (Italy)

(Sicily)

Nero d'Avola
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows a firm ruby red color, moderate transparency. The nose reveals an olfactory profile oriented to fruit aromas with a clean and strong aroma of blackberry followed by aromas of black cherry, strawberry and hints of tomato leaf. The mouth corresponds to the nose with an intense and clean flavor of blackberry, good body and good balance. The finish is persistent with pleasing hints of blackberry.

Alcohol: 13%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

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

December 2002

Zibibbo TerrAntica

Casano (Italy)

(Sicily)

Zibibbo (Moscato d'Alessandria)
Fortified Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine has a beautiful deep amber yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, transparent. The nose reveals the aromatic characteristics of the grape with intense and good aromas of dried apricot, candied fruit, peach jam, dates, dried fig, hay, walnut-husk, almond and vanilla. The mouth denotes good roundness and sweetness as well as intense and corresponding flavors to the nose. The finish is very persistent with long and pleasing hints of dried apricot, candied fruit and dates.

Alcohol: 15.5%

Confectionery, Piquant cheese

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Sweet Wines)

December 2002

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