Strale 2003

Gualdo del Re (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Grapes: Pinot Bianco
White Wine	Score:

This wine shows an intense golden yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of toasted, grapefruit and litchi followed by aromas of pineapple, apple, vanilla, hazelnut, plum, butter, coffee and mineral. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and pleasing smoothness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of litchi, hazelnut and grapefruit. Strale ages for 8 months in barrique followed by 4 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%
Food match: Roasted fish, Roasted white meat, Stuffed pasta, Mushrooms soups

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

December 2005

Val di Cornia Rosso Eliseo 2003

Gualdo del Re (Italy)

Val di Cornia (Tuscany)

Grapes: Sangiovese (80%), Canaiolo Nero (20%)
Red Wine	Score:

This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate 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, vanilla, chocolate and licorice. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and plum. This wine ages for 12 months in barrique followed by 3 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%
Food match: Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat, Roasted meat

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

December 2005

Val di Cornia Suvereto Cabernet Sauvignon Federico Primo 2002

Gualdo del Re (Italy)

Val di Cornia (Tuscany)

Grapes: 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 of black cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, tobacco, vanilla, licorice, cocoa, clove, mace, black pepper and eucalyptus. The mouth has very good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is very persistent with long flavors of black cherry, black currant and plum. A well made wine. Federico Primo ages for 12-14 months in barrique followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%
Food match: Game, Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

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

Issue 37, January 2006

Val di Cornia Suvereto Merlot I'Rennero 2002

Gualdo del Re (Italy)

Val di Cornia (Tuscany)

Grapes: Merlot
Red Wine	Score:

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with hints of black currant, black cherry and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, tobacco, vanilla, licorice, chocolate, cinnamon, eucalyptus and mace. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and pleasing smoothness, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense, flavors, agreeable. The finish is very persistent with flavors of black cherry, black currant and plum. A well made wine. I'Rennero ages for 12-14 months in barrique followed by an aging of 12 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%
Food match: Game, Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

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

Issue 37, January 2006

Val di Cornia Suvereto Sangiovese Gualdo del Re 2001

Gualdo del Re (Italy)

Val di Cornia (Tuscany)

Grapes: Sangiovese Grosso
Red Wine	Score:

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of black cherry and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry, violet, vanilla, clove, chocolate, tobacco, pink pepper and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. A well made wine. Sangiovese Gualdo del Re ages for 16-18 months in barrique followed by 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%
Food match: Game, Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

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

December 2005

Val di Cornia Vermentino Valentina 2004

Gualdo del Re (Italy)

Val di Cornia (Tuscany)

Grapes: Vermentino
White Wine	Score:

The wine shows an intense greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of pear and plum followed by aromas of pineapple, apple, hawthorn, broom 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 and pineapple. This Vermentino ages for 6 months in steel tanks followed by 3 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%
Food match: Dairy products, Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Eggs

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

December 2005

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Gualdo del Re

Tuscany (Italy)

Strale 2003

Gualdo del Re (Italy)

Val di Cornia Rosso Eliseo 2003

Gualdo del Re (Italy)

Val di Cornia Suvereto Cabernet Sauvignon Federico Primo 2002

Gualdo del Re (Italy)

Val di Cornia Suvereto Merlot I'Rennero 2002

Gualdo del Re (Italy)

Val di Cornia Suvereto Sangiovese Gualdo del Re 2001

Gualdo del Re (Italy)

Val di Cornia Vermentino Valentina 2004

Gualdo del Re (Italy)