Aglianico 2005

Colle di San Domenico (Italy)

(Campania)

Aglianico
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of black cherry, blueberry and plum followed by aromas of blackberry and violet. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of black cherry and plum. This Aglianico ages for 8 months in steel tanks followed by at least 2 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Stuffed pasta, Sauteed meat, Cold cuts

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

August 2007

Aglucus 2003

Colle di San Domenico (Italy)

(Campania)

Aglianico
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Aglucus 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 blackberry followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, vanilla, tobacco, pink pepper, carob and cinnamon. 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 plum, black cherry and blackberry. Aglucus ages for 12 months in cask followed by at least 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

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

August 2007

Falanghina 2006

Colle di San Domenico (Italy)

(Campania)

Falanghina
White Wine	Score: ✧✧

This Falanghina shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of hawthorn, apple and pear followed by aromas of broom and plum. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of apple and plum.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Vegetables and fish appetizers, Pasta and risotto with vegetables and crustaceans, Boiled crustaceans

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

August 2007

Fiano di Avellino 2006

Colle di San Domenico (Italy)

Fiano di Avellino (Campania)

Fiano
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This Fiano di Avellino shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of apple, hawthorn and peach followed by aromas of hazelnut, plum 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 apple and hazelnut. This Fiano di Avellino ages in steel tanks followed by 2 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 12.5%

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

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

August 2007

Fiano di Avellino 2007

Colle di San Domenico (Italy)

Fiano di Avellino (Campania)

Fiano
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This wine shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of apple, medlar and plum followed by aromas of pineapple, hawthorn, broom and peach. 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 medlar. This Fiano di Avellino ages in steel tanks and ages for at least 2 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 12.5%

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

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

May 2008

Greco di Tufo 2006

Colle di San Domenico (Italy)

Greco di Tufo (Campania)

Greco
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This Greco di Tufo 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 apple, pear and pineapple followed by aromas of peach, lemon, hawthorn 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 apple, pear and pineapple. This Greco di Tufo ages in steel tanks followed by 2 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Broiled crustaceans, Sauteed fish

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

August 2007

Greco di Tufo 2007

Colle di San Domenico (Italy)

Greco di Tufo (Campania)

Greco
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Greco di Tufo 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, pear and peach followed by aromas of plum, pineapple, hawthorn 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 apple, plum and peach. This Greco di Tufo ages in steel tanks and ages for at least 2 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Broiled crustaceans, Sauteed fish

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

May 2008

Principe 2003

Colle di San Domenico (Italy)

(Campania)

Aglianico
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Principe shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry, plum and blackberry followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, vanilla, tobacco and menthol. 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 plum, black cherry and blueberry. Principe ages for 10 months in barrique followed by at least 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat, Hard cheese

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

August 2007

Sannio Falanghina 2006

Colle di San Domenico (Italy)

Sannio (Campania)

Falanghina
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This wine shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of apple, pear and plum followed by aromas of gooseberry, pineapple, 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 apple, pear and plum. This Falanghina ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 14%

Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Sauteed fish, Broiled crustaceans

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

August 2007

Sannio Falanghina 2007

Colle di San Domenico (Italy)

Sannio (Campania)

Falanghina
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Sannio Falanghina shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of apple, pear and plum followed by aromas of pineapple, hawthorn, almond 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 apple, plum and pear. Sannio Falanghina ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 14%

Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Sauteed fish, Broiled crustaceans

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

May 2008

Taurasi 2000

Colle di San Domenico (Italy)

Taurasi (Campania)

Aglianico
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Taurasi 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 blackberry followed by aromas of blueberry, vanilla, violet, carob, tobacco, cinnamon and clover. 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, blackberry and plum. This Taurasi ages for 24 months in barrique followed by at least 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

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

August 2007

Taurasi 2003

Colle di San Domenico (Italy)

Taurasi (Campania)

Aglianico
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Taurasi shows a brilliant 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 blackberry followed by aromas of violet, vanilla, tobacco, pink pepper, cinnamon and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blackberry. This Taurasi ages for 24 months in barrique followed by at least 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

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

May 2008

Taurasi Riserva 1999

Colle di San Domenico (Italy)

Taurasi (Campania)

Aglianico
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Taurasi Riserva shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blackberry, blueberry, vanilla, tobacco, licorice, carob and menthol. 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, plum and blackberry. This Taurasi Riserva ages for 3 years in cask followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

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

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

August 2007

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Colle di San Domenico

Campania (Italy)

Aglianico 2005

Colle di San Domenico (Italy)

Aglucus 2003

Colle di San Domenico (Italy)

Falanghina 2006

Colle di San Domenico (Italy)

Fiano di Avellino 2006

Colle di San Domenico (Italy)

Fiano di Avellino 2007

Colle di San Domenico (Italy)

Greco di Tufo 2006

Colle di San Domenico (Italy)

Greco di Tufo 2007

Colle di San Domenico (Italy)

Principe 2003

Colle di San Domenico (Italy)

Sannio Falanghina 2006

Colle di San Domenico (Italy)

Sannio Falanghina 2007

Colle di San Domenico (Italy)

Taurasi 2000

Colle di San Domenico (Italy)

Taurasi 2003

Colle di San Domenico (Italy)

Taurasi Riserva 1999

Colle di San Domenico (Italy)