Barbera del Monferrato Superiore Cantico della Crosia 2003

Vicara (Italy)

Barbera del Monferrato (Piedmont)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Barbera del Monferrato Superiore Cantico della Crosia shows a deep 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 cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry, vanilla, cinnamon, cocoa, tobacco, mace 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 cherry, plum and blueberry. Barbera del Monferrato Superiore Cantico della Crosia ages in barrique.

Alcohol: 15%

Game, Braised and stewed meat, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

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

March 2009

Barbera del Monferrato Superiore Vadmò 2004

Vicara (Italy)

Barbera del Monferrato (Piedmont)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Barbera del Monferrato Superiore Vadmò shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of raspberry, vanilla, tobacco, clover, cocoa and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry and plum. Barbera del Monferrato Superiore Vadmò ages for 18 months in cask.

Alcohol: 14%

Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed and braised meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

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

March 2009

Barbera del Monferrato Vivace 2007

Vicara (Italy)

Barbera del Monferrato (Piedmont)

Barbera (90%), Freisa (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧

Barbera del Monferrato Vivace shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of cherry, strawberry and raspberry followed by aromas of blueberry, plum and violet. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing effervescence, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, strawberry and raspberry.

Alcohol: 13%

Cold cuts, Pasta with meat, Sauteed meat

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

March 2009

Barbera del Monferrato Volpuva 2007

Vicara (Italy)

Barbera del Monferrato (Piedmont)

Barbera (95%), Freisa (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Barbera del Monferrato Volpuva 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 cherry, raspberry and plum followed by aromas of violet, blueberry and strawberry. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry and raspberry.

Alcohol: 13%

Sauteed meat with mushrooms, Roasted white meat, Stuffed pasta

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Young Red Wines)

March 2009

Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese 2007

Vicara (Italy)

Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese (Piedmont)

Grignolino
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese 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 cherry, raspberry and plum followed by aromas of geranium, cyclamen and strawberry. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, light body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry and raspberry. Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13%

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

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Young Red Wines)

March 2009

Monferrato Bianco Airales 2007

Vicara (Italy)

Monferrato (Piedmont)

Cortese, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Monferrato Bianco Airales shows an intense straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of apple, banana and peach followed by aromas of acacia, broom, pear and pineapple. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, banana and peach.

Alcohol: 13%

Crustacean appetizers, Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Sauteed fish

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

March 2009

Monferrato Freisa Briosa 2007

Vicara (Italy)

Monferrato (Piedmont)

Freisa
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✭

Monferrato Freisa Briosa shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of strawberry, raspberry and geranium followed by aromas of cyclamen, cherry and plum. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing effervescence, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, strawberry and raspberry.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta with meat, Cold cuts, Sauteed white meat

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

March 2009

Monferrato Rosso Rubello 2003

Vicara (Italy)

Monferrato (Piedmont)

Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Monferrato Rosso Rubello 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, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, black currant, vanilla, cocoa, tobacco, licorice and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and black currant. Monferrato Rosso Rubello ages for 20 months in cask followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed and braised meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

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

March 2009

Nettare del Paradiso

Vicara (Italy)

(Piedmont)

Moscato Bianco, Other Grapes
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Nettare del Paradiso shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of grape, peach and pear followed by aromas of broom, pineapple and sage. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and crisp attack, however balanced, pleasing effervescence. The finish is persistent with flavors of grape, peach and pear. Nettare del Paradiso is a wine produced with a partially fermented must.

Alcohol: 5.5%

Cream desserts, Semifreddo

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Aromatic Sweet Sparkling Wines)

March 2009

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Barbera del Monferrato Superiore Cantico della Crosia 2003

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Barbera del Monferrato Superiore Vadmò 2004

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Barbera del Monferrato Vivace 2007

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Barbera del Monferrato Volpuva 2007

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Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese 2007

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Monferrato Bianco Airales 2007

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Monferrato Freisa Briosa 2007

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Monferrato Rosso Rubello 2003

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Nettare del Paradiso

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