Barrile 2000

Attilio Contini (Italy)

(Sardinia)

Grapes: Nieddera, Caddiu
Red Wine	Score:

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry, vanilla, licorice, cocoa, cinnamon, tobacco and hints of menthol. 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. A well made wine. Barrile ages for 10-12 months in barrique followed by at least 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%
Food match: Roasted meat, Game, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

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

Issue 30, May 2005

Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva 'Inu 2001

Attilio Contini (Italy)

Cannonau di Sardegna (Sardinia)

Grapes: Cannonau
Red Wine	Score:

This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and blueberry followed by aromas of violet, black currant, blackberry, 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, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. This Cannonau ages for 12 months in barrique followed by at least 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%
Food match: Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

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

April 2005

Karmis 2004

Attilio Contini (Italy)

(Sardinia)

Grapes: Vernaccia di Oristano
White Wine	Score:

The wine shows an intense straw yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of pear and hawthorn followed by aromas of pineapple, almond, apple and plum. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, pear and almond. Part of this wine ages in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%
Food match: Pasta with meat, Sauteed white meat, Broiled fish

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

April 2005

Nieddera 2003

Attilio Contini (Italy)

(Sardinia)

Grapes: Nieddera
Red Wine	Score:

This 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 black currant followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, vanilla, tobacco, licorice and eucalyptus. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. Part of this wine ages for 8-12 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14%
Food match: Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

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

April 2005

Vermentino di Sardegna Tyrsos 2004

Attilio Contini (Italy)

Vermentino di Sardegna (Sardinia)

Grapes: Vermentino
White Wine	Score:

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

Alcohol: 13%
Food match: Vegetables and fish appetizers, Fried fish, Risotto with fish and crustaceans

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

April 2005

Vernaccia di Oristano 1993

Attilio Contini (Italy)

Vernaccia di Oristano (Sardinia)

Grapes: Vernaccia di Oristano
White Wine	Score:

The wine shows an intense amber yellow color and nuances of amber yellow, transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of almond and dried fig followed by aromas of honey, walnut, orange marmalade, caramel, date, licorice, lavender and hints of enamel. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly crisp attack and pleasing smoothness, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of dried fig, almond, date and honey. This Vernaccia di Oristano ages in oak and chestnut casks for 10 years.

Alcohol: 15%
Food match: Almond desserts, Mullet botargo, Roasted fish, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	Suggested serving temperature: 14° C (57° F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

Issue 30, May 2005

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Attilio Contini

Sardinia (Italy)

Barrile 2000

Attilio Contini (Italy)

Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva 'Inu 2001

Attilio Contini (Italy)

Karmis 2004

Attilio Contini (Italy)

Nieddera 2003

Attilio Contini (Italy)

Vermentino di Sardegna Tyrsos 2004

Attilio Contini (Italy)

Vernaccia di Oristano 1993

Attilio Contini (Italy)