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Boccadigabbia

Marches (Italy)

Wines Reviewed: 9

Average Score: ✧✧✧✧

Akronte 2001

Colli Maceratesi Ribona Mont'Anello 2003

Il Girone 2000

La Castelletta 2004

Montalperti 2001

Pix 2000

Rosèo 2003

Rosso Piceno 2003

Saltapicchio 2000

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Akronte 2001

Boccadigabbia (Italy)

(Marches)

Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, vanilla, licorice, tobacco, bell pepper, black pepper, lavender, cocoa, cinnamon and menthol. The mouth has very good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and good roundness, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is very persistent with long flavors of black currant, black cherry, plum and blueberry. A well made wine. Akronte ages in barrique for 18-20 months.

Alcohol: 14.5%

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

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

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Colli Maceratesi Ribona Mont'Anello 2003

Boccadigabbia (Italy)

Colli Maceratesi (Marches)

Maceratino (85%), Verdicchio (15%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of apple, hawthorn and pear followed by aromas of almond, broom, plum and vanilla. 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, plum and almond. This wine ferments and ages in barrique for 4 months.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Fried fish, Pasta and risotto with fish, Sauteed fish and white meat

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

June 2005

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Il Girone 2000

Boccadigabbia (Italy)

(Marches)

Pinot Nero
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This Pinot Noir 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 aromas of cherry and plum followed by aromas of raspberry, strawberry, cyclamen, lavender, blueberry, licorice, vanilla, chocolate, tobacco and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, raspberry and plum. A well made wine. Il Girone ages in barrique and it is aged for about two years in bottle.

Alcohol: 15%

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

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

June 2005

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La Castelletta 2004

Boccadigabbia (Italy)

(Marches)

Pinot Grigio
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

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

Alcohol: 13%

Pasta and risotto with fish and vegetables, Sauteed fish, Sauteed white meat

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

June 2005

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Montalperti 2001

Boccadigabbia (Italy)

(Marches)

Chardonnay
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This wine shows an intense straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals good personality with intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of jasmine, apple and plum followed by aromas of citrus fruits, banana, pineapple, hawthorn, broom and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum and apple. Montalperti ferments and ages for 4-5 months in barrique followed by at least 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Stewed fish with mushrooms, Roasted fish, Stuffed pasta, Roasted white meat

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

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Pix 2000

Boccadigabbia (Italy)

(Marches)

Merlot
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, black currant and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, cocoa, leather, vanilla, licorice and tobacco. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and good roundness, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and black currant. A well made wine. Pix ages for 12-15 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 15%

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

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

June 2005

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Rosèo 2003

Boccadigabbia (Italy)

(Marches)

Pinot Nero (50%), Sangiovese (50%)
Rose Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows an intense cherry pink color and nuances of cherry pink, transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of cherry and strawberry followed by aromas of raspberry, cyclamen, peach, blueberry, plum and hints of marjoram. 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, strawberry and raspberry. Rosèo ferments and ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13%

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

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature Rose Wines)

June 2005

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Rosso Piceno 2003

Boccadigabbia (Italy)

Rosso Piceno (Marches)

Montepulciano (50%), Sangiovese (50%)
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 blueberry, blackberry, violet, licorice, tobacco and vanilla. 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 and plum. This Rosso Piceno ages in barrique for 10-12 months.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sauteed meat with mushrooms, Broiled meat and barbecue

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

June 2005

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Saltapicchio 2000

Boccadigabbia (Italy)

(Marches)

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 black cherry and plum followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, dried violet, vanilla, tobacco, mace, carob and menthol. 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 blackberry. Saltapicchio ages for 14-16 months in barrique followed by at least 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

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

June 2005

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