Fiano di Avellino 2002

Montesolae - Colli Irpini (Italy)

Fiano di Avellino (Campania)

Fiano
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This wine shows an intense greenish yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and elegant aromas which start with aromas of elder, peach and pineapple followed by aromas of broom, pear and hawthorn. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack however balanced, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of peach, pear and pineapple. This wine ages for 3 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 12%

Aperitifs, Dairy products, Pasta and risotto with vegetables, Boiled fish

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

November 2003

Fiano di Avellino Sirios 2002

Montesolae - Colli Irpini (Italy)

Fiano di Avellino (Campania)

Fiano
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows an intense greenish yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes good personality with intense, clean, pleasing and elegant aromas that start with hints of litchi and hawthorn followed by aromas of apple, pear, peach and grapefruit. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack however balanced, intense flavors, delicate. The finish is persistent with flavors of pear and grapefruit. Sirios ages for 5 months in steel tanks and for 3 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Dairy products, Soft cheese, Aperitif, Pasta and risotto with vegetables, Sauteed fish

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

November 2003

Greco di Tufo 2002

Montesolae - Colli Irpini (Italy)

Greco di Tufo (Campania)

Greco Bianco
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and elegant aromas that start with aromas of peach, pineapple and lemon followed by aromas of acacia, hawthorn, broom, almond and pear. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack however well balanced by alcohol, intense flavors, good body, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of peach, pear and pineapple. This Greco di Tufo ages for 3 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 12%

Pasta and risotto with fish, Vegetable and mushroom soups, Sauteed fish

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

November 2003

Greco di Tufo Serapis 2002

Montesolae - Colli Irpini (Italy)

Greco di Tufo (Campania)

Greco Bianco
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with aromas of hawthorn, pear and apple followed by good aromas of pineapple, broom, lemon and peach. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack however balanced, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of pineapple, pear and apple. Serapis ages for 5 months in steel tanks followed by 3 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Dairy products, Soft cheese, Aperitif, Pasta and risotto with vegetables, Sauteed fish

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

November 2003

Irpinia Bianco 2002

Montesolae - Colli Irpini (Italy)

(Campania)

Fiano (40%), Coda di Volpe (40%), Trebbiano Toscano (20%)
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 aromas of peach, lemon and pear followed by banana, hawthorn, broom and apple. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack however balanced, good body and intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of pear and apple. This wine ages for 3 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 11.5%

Pasta and risotto with mushrooms and vegetables, Sauteed white meat, Soft cheese

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

November 2003

Irpinia Rosso 2001

Montesolae - Colli Irpini (Italy)

(Campania)

Aglianico (40%), Piedirosso (30%), Sangiovese (20%), Barbera (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of cherry and raspberry followed by aromas of black cherry, strawberry, blueberry, violet and a pleasing hints of vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack however balanced, intense flavors and good body. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and blueberry. This wine ages for 3 months in cask and for 3 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stuffed pasta with meat, Sauteed meat

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

November 2003

Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Bianco 2002

Montesolae - Colli Irpini (Italy)

Vesuvio (Campania)

Coda di Volpe
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with aromas of peach, pear and hawthorn followed by good aromas of pineapple, broom, lemon and apple. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack however balanced, good body and intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of peach, pear and lemon. This wine ages for 3 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 11.5%

Pasta and risotto with mushrooms and fish, Sauteed fish, Soft cheese

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

November 2003

Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso 2002

Montesolae - Colli Irpini (Italy)

Vesuvio (Campania)

Piedirosso
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and elegant aromas that start with hints of black cherry and blackberry followed by intense aromas of carob, raspberry, blueberry, plum, violet and a pleasing hint of vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack however well balanced by alcohol, intense flavors, good body, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. This wine ages for at least 7 months in barrique and for 1 month in bottle.

Alcohol: 12%

Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Hard cheese

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

November 2003

Sannio Aglianico 2001

Montesolae - Colli Irpini (Italy)

Sannio (Campania)

Aglianico
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 elegant aromas which start with nuances of plum jam, black cherry jam and violet followed by good aromas of carob, cherry and blueberry as well as pleasing hints of vanilla, licorice and leather. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack however well balanced by alcohol, good body and intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and blueberry. This Aglianico ages for 8 months in barrique followed by 3 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

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

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

November 2003

Sannio Falanghina 2002

Montesolae - Colli Irpini (Italy)

Sannio (Campania)

Falanghina
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This wine shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes good personality with intense, clean, pleasing and elegant aromas which start with aromas of peach and pear followed by aromas of acacia, banana, broom, apple and hints of apricot. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack however balanced, agreeable, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of peach, pear and apple. This wine ages in bottle for 3 months.

Alcohol: 12%

Aperitifs, Pasta and risotto with crustaceans and vegetables, Sauteed fish

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

November 2003

Sussurro 2002

Montesolae - Colli Irpini (Italy)

(Campania)

Greco Bianco (50%), Fiano (50%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes good personality with intense, clean, elegant and pleasing aromas which start with aromas of hawthorn, apple, pear and broom followed by aromas of citrus fruits, pineapple, almond, lemon and peach. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and slightly round attack however well balanced, intense flavors, good body, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, almond and lemon. Sussurro ages for 4 months in steel tanks and for 3 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Pasta and risotto with fish, Vegetable and mushroom soups, Sauteed fish

Suggested glass	11 °C (51 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

Issue 14, December 2003

Taurasi 1997

Montesolae - Colli Irpini (Italy)

Taurasi (Campania)

Aglianico
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 elegant aromas which start with aromas of plum jam, black cherry jam and violet followed by good aromas of cherry, carob, blueberry, licorice and vanilla as well as a pleasing hint of leather. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack however well balanced by alcohol, good body and intense flavors. The finish is persistent with good flavors of plum, black cherry and blueberry. A well made wine. This Taurasi ages for 8 months in steel tanks, 8 months in barrique, 16 months in cask and for 6 months more in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

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

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

Issue 14, December 2003

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Montesolae - Colli Irpini

Campania (Italy)

Fiano di Avellino 2002

Montesolae - Colli Irpini (Italy)

Fiano di Avellino Sirios 2002

Montesolae - Colli Irpini (Italy)

Greco di Tufo 2002

Montesolae - Colli Irpini (Italy)

Greco di Tufo Serapis 2002

Montesolae - Colli Irpini (Italy)

Irpinia Bianco 2002

Montesolae - Colli Irpini (Italy)

Irpinia Rosso 2001

Montesolae - Colli Irpini (Italy)

Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Bianco 2002

Montesolae - Colli Irpini (Italy)

Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso 2002

Montesolae - Colli Irpini (Italy)

Sannio Aglianico 2001

Montesolae - Colli Irpini (Italy)

Sannio Falanghina 2002

Montesolae - Colli Irpini (Italy)

Sussurro 2002

Montesolae - Colli Irpini (Italy)

Taurasi 1997

Montesolae - Colli Irpini (Italy)