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Caprigliano

Latium (Italy)

Wines Reviewed: 5

Average Score: ✧✧✧✭

Ais 2006

Focore 2002

Forra Alta 2006

Musalè 2001

Pian Santangelo 2006

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Ais 2006

Caprigliano (Italy)

(Latium)

Sauvignon Blanc
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Ais shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of apple, pear and nettle followed by aromas of peach, broom and hawthorn. 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 peach.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Fish and crustaceans appetizers, Pasta and risotto with crustaceans and vegetables

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

August 2007

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Focore 2002

Caprigliano (Italy)

(Latium)

Sangiovese (50%), Merlot (40%), Morone (10%)
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, plum and blueberry followed by aromas of violet, carob, tobacco and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and plum. Focore ages for 6 months in barrique followed by 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Stewed meat with mushrooms, Stuffed pasta, Roasted meat

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

Issue 50, March 2007

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Forra Alta 2006

Caprigliano (Italy)

(Latium)

Greco (50%), Malvasia del Lazio (50%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭❂

Forra Alta shows an intense golden yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of peach, apple and pear followed by aromas of hawthorn, citrus fruits, plum and anise. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, plum and peach.

Alcohol: 12%

Mushrooms soups, Stuffed pasta with meat, Roasted white meat, Roasted fish

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

August 2007

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Musalè 2001

Caprigliano (Italy)

(Latium)

Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Musalè shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry, blueberry and black currant followed by aromas of plum, violet, raspberry, vanilla, pink pepper, cyclamen and carob. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, black currant and raspberry. Musalè ages for 12 months in steel tanks, 12 months in cask and 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

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

Issue 50, March 2007

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Pian Santangelo 2006

Caprigliano (Italy)

(Latium)

Chardonnay
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of banana, pear and pineapple followed by aromas of acacia, apple and broom. 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 banana, apple and pineapple. This wine ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13%

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

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

August 2007

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