Amarone della Valpolicella 2001

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (40%), Rondinella (30%), Corvinone (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

This Amarone shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of blackberry and black cherry followed by aromas of raspberry, plum, black currant, blueberry, dried violet, licorice, vanilla, enamel, chocolate, mace, pink pepper and hints of menthol. In the mouth has very good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however well balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is persistent with good flavors of blackberry, plum and black cherry. A well made wine. This Amarone ages in cask for about 25-30 months.

Alcohol: 14.5%

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

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

Issue 26, January 2005

Amarone della Valpolicella 2002

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (40%), Rondinella (30%), Corvinone (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Amarone shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry, blackberry and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, black currant, carob, licorice, tobacco, vanilla and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blackberry. A well made wine. This Amarone is produced with grapes dried for 4-5 months and ages for 25-30 months in cask.

Alcohol: 14.5%

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

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

September 2005

Amarone della Valpolicella 2003

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (40%), Rondinella (30%), Corvinone (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This Amarone shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of blackberry, black cherry and plum followed by aromas of violet, vanilla, tobacco, licorice, cinnamon, chocolate, mace, 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 blackberry, black cherry and plum. A well made wine. This Amarone della Valpolicella is produced with grapes dried for 4-5 months and ages in cask for 25-30 months.

Alcohol: 14.5%

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

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

Issue 43, Summer 2006

Amarone della Valpolicella 2004

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (40%), Rondinella (30%), Corvinone (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This Amarone della Valpolicella shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of plum, blackberry and black cherry followed by aromas of violet, raspberry, vanilla, tobacco, pink pepper, chocolate, mace 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 blackberry, black cherry and plum. A well made wine. Amarone della Valpolicella ages in cask for about 30 months.

Alcohol: 14.5%

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

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

November 2007

Amarone della Valpolicella 2006

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (40%), Rondinella (30%), Corvinone (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Amarone della Valpolicella shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of blackberry, black cherry and plum followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, vanilla, chocolate, mace, tobacco and pink pepper. 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 blackberry, black cherry and plum. This Amarone della Valpolicella ages in cask for about 30 months.

Alcohol: 14.5%

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

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

January 2010

Amarone della Valpolicella 2007

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (40%), Rondinella (30%), Corvinone (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Amarone della Valpolicella 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 blackberry, black cherry and plum followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate, pink pepper 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 blackberry, black cherry and plum. This Amarone della Valpolicella is produced with grapes dried for 5 months and aged for 30 months in cask.

Alcohol: 14.5%

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

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

June 2010

Amarone della Valpolicella 2008

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (40%), Rondinella (30%), Corvinone (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Amarone della Valpolicella shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, blackberry and plum followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, vanilla, chocolate, pink pepper, mace and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, blackberry and plum. This Amarone della Valpolicella is made from grapes dried for 5 months and ages in cask for 30 months.

Alcohol: 14.5%

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

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

December 2011

Bucciato 2002

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

(Veneto)

Garganega
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant golden yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals good personality with intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with hints of medlar, honey and hawthorn followed by good aromas of quince, pear, ripe peach, almond and a hint of vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and pleasing round attack however well balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of ripe peach and quince. A well made wine. Bucciato is made from late harvest grapes and part of this wine ferments in cask.

Alcohol: 13%

Pasta with mushrooms, Mushrooms soups, Stewed fish, Roasted fish

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

Issue 18, April 2004

Bucciato 2003

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

(Veneto)

Garganega
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This wine shows an intense golden yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of quince, plum and medlar followed by aromas of chamomile, honey, almond, hawthorn, hazelnut, pear and peach. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and pleasing smoothness, however well balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, quince and almond. A well made wine. Bucciato ferments with its skins and ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted fish, Stewed fish with mushrooms, Roasted white meat

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

Issue 34, October 2005

Bucciato 2004

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

(Veneto)

Garganega
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Bucciato shows a brilliant golden yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of quince, honey and almond followed by aromas of hawthorn, banana, chamomile, medlar, plum, ripe peach, pear and hazelnut. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of quince, plum, honey and almond. A well made wine. Bucciato ferments in contact with the skins and ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13%

Mushrooms soups, Roasted fish, Stewed fish with mushrooms, Roasted white meat

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

Giugno 2006

Bucciato 2005

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

(Veneto)

Garganega
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Bucciato shows an intense golden yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with hints of quince, honey and almond followed by aromas of pear, ripe peach, plum, chamomile, banana, bergamot, medlar, candied fruit and hawthorn. 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 quince, chamomile, plum and almond. A well made wine. Bucciato ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13%

Mushroom soups, Roasted fish, Stewed fish with mushrooms, Roasted white meat

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

November 2007

Fulvio Beo Metodo Classico Brut

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

(Veneto)

Garganega
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This sparkling wine shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of apple, pear and plum followed by aromas of yeast, hawthorn, almond and butter. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, an effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, plum and almond. Fulvio Beo Metodo Classico Brut referments and ages in bottle for about 24 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

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

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Mature and Vintage Classic Method Sparkling Wines)

November 2007

Recioto della Valpolicella L'Eremita 2002

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (40%), Rondinella (30%), Corvinone (30%)
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Recioto shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of blackberry, black cherry and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, vanilla, dried violet, pink pepper, licorice, cocoa and hints of enamel. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing sweetness, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins, agreeable smoothness. The finish is persistent with flavors of blackberry, plum and black cherry. A well made wine. This Recioto ages in barrique for about 10-12 months.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Fruit tarts, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	16 °C (60 °F)
(Sweet Wines)

December 2004

Recioto della Valpolicella L'Eremita 2003

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (40%), Rondinella (30%), Corvinone (30%)
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Recioto shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of blackberry, black cherry and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, dried violet, vanilla, licorice, chocolate, cinnamon, enamel and pink pepper. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and slightly tannic attack, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of blackberry, black cherry and plum. A well made wine. L'Eremita ages for 10-12 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Chocolate desserts, Hard and piquant cheese, fruit tarts

Suggested glass	16 °C (60 °F)
(Sweet Wines)

September 2005

Recioto della Valpolicella L'Eremita 2004

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (40%), Rondinella (30%), Corvinone (30%)
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Recioto della Valpolicella shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of blackberry, black cherry and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, dried violet, vanilla, enamel, pink pepper, cinnamon, licorice and cocoa. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and slightly tannic attack, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of blackberry, black cherry and plum. L'Eremita is produced with grapes dried for 6-7 months, ferments and ages in barrique for 10-12 months.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Chocolate desserts, Hard and piquant cheese, Wild berries tarts

Suggested glass	16 °C (60 °F)
(Sweet Wines)

Giugno 2006

Recioto della Valpolicella L'Eremita 2005

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (40%), Rondinella (30%), Corvinone (30%)
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Recioto della Valpolicella L'Eremita shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of blackberry, plum and black cherry followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, vanilla, nail polish, tobacco, pink pepper, chocolate and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and tannic attack, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of blackberry, plum and black cherry. Recioto della Valpolicella L'Eremita ages for 10-12 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Chocolate desserts, Hard and piquant cheese, Wild berries tarts

Suggested glass	16 °C (60 °F)
(Sweet Wines)

November 2007

Recioto della Valpolicella L'Eremita 2007

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (40%), Rondinella (30%), Corvinone (30%)
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Recioto della Valpolicella L'Eremita shows a deep ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of blackberry, black cherry and violet followed by aromas of plum, blueberry, vanilla, chocolate, cinnamon, tobacco, pink pepper and nail polish. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and tannic attack,however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of blackberry, black cherry and plum. Recioto della Valpolicella L'Eremita ages for 12 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Chocolate desserts, Hard and piquant cheese, Wild fruits tarts

Suggested glass	16 °C (60 °F)
(Sweet Wines)

January 2010

Recioto della Valpolicella L'Eremita 2008

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (40%), Rondinella (30%), Corvinone (30%)
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Recioto della Valpolicella l'Eremita shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of blackberry, black cherry and violet followed by aromas of plum, blueberry, vanilla, chocolate, black pepper, nail polish and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and tannic attack, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of blackberry, black cherry and plum. Recioto della Valpolicella l'Eremita ages for 12 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Hard and piquant cheese, Wild fruits tarts

Suggested glass	16 °C (60 °F)
(Sweet Wines)

June 2010

Recioto di Soave La Perlara 2003

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Recioto di Soave (Veneto)

Garganega
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Recioto di Soave shows a brilliant amber yellow color and nuances of amber yellow, transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of raisin, candied fruit and orange peel followed by aromas of dried fig, apricot jam, peach jam, quince jam, almond and honey. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and smooth attack, however well balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of peach jam, dried fig, almond and honey. La Perlara ages for 10-12 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Hard and piquant cheese, Dried fruit tarts

Suggested glass	14 °C (57 °F)
(Sweet Wines)

September 2005

Recioto di Soave La Perlara 2004

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Recioto di Soave (Veneto)

Garganega
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant amber yellow color and nuances of amber yellow, transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of raisin, candied fruits and dried fig followed by aromas of apricot jam, peach jam, quince jam, almond, honey, date, citrus fruit skin and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of peach jam, dried fig, honey and almond. Recioto di Soave La Perlara is made with grapes dried for 6-7 months, ferments and ages in cask for 10-12 months.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Hard cheese, Confectionery, Dried fruits tarts

Suggested glass	14 °C (57 °F)
(Sweet Wines)

Giugno 2006

Recioto di Soave La Perlara 2005

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Recioto di Soave (Veneto)

Garganega
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This wine shows a brilliant amber yellow color and nuances of amber yellow, transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of raisin, dried apricot and almond followed by aromas of honey, citrus fruit peel, dried fig, vanilla, quince jam, candied fruits and ripe banana. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of raisin, ripe banana, honey and almond. Recioto di Soave La Perlara ages for 10-12 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Hard cheese, Confectionery, Dried fruit tarts

Suggested glass	14 °C (57 °F)
(Sweet Wines)

November 2007

Recioto di Soave La Perlara 2007

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Recioto di Soave (Veneto)

Garganega
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Recioto di Soave La Perlara shows an intense golden yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of raisin, dried apricot and almond followed by aromas of quince jam, peach jam, candied fruits, vanilla, citrus fruits peel, dried fig, honey and nail polish. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and round attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. The finish is persistent with flavors of raisin, dried apricot and almond. Recioto di Soave La Perlara ages for 12 months in cask.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Hard cheese, Confectionery, Dried fruit tarts

Suggested glass	15 °C (59 °F)
(Sweet Wines)

January 2010

Recioto di Soave La Perlara 2008

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Recioto di Soave (Veneto)

Garganega
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Recioto di Soave La Perlara shows a brilliant amber yellow color and nuances of amber yellow, transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of raisin, dried apricot and honey followed by aromas of candied fruits, peach jam, quince jam, dried fig, vanilla, lychee, almond, citrus fruit peel and nail polish. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and round attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. The finish is persistent with flavors of raisin, dried apricot and honey. Recioto di Soave La Perlara ages for 12 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Hard cheese, Confectionery, Dried fruit tarts

Suggested glass	14 °C (57 °F)
(Sweet Wines)

December 2011

Soave Classico Monte Alto 2002

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Soave (Veneto)

Garganega
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This wine shows an intense straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals good personality with intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with good hints of apple, pear and broom followed by good aromas of almond flowers, hawthorn, litchi, honey, ripe peach, plum and hints of vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however well balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with good flavors of peach and pear. A well made wine. Monte Alto is produced with overripe grapes and ages in barrique for 6-8 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta with mushrooms, Mushrooms soups, Sauteed white meat, Roasted and stewed fish

Suggested glass	11 °C (51 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

Issue 18, April 2004

Soave Classico Monte Alto 2003

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Soave (Veneto)

Garganega
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This Soave shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and elegant aromas which start with hints of pear, plum and almond followed by aromas of chamomile, pineapple, hawthorn, peach, broom, apple and hints of vanilla and mineral. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and pleasing smoothness, however well balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of pear, plum and almond. A well made wine. Monte Alto ages for 6-8 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta with mushrooms, Mushrooms soup, Roasted and stewed meat, Roasted white meat

Suggested glass	11 °C (51 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

Issue 34, October 2005

Soave Classico Monte Alto 2004

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Soave (Veneto)

Garganega
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Soave Classico Monte Alto shows an intense golden yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of apple, honey and vanilla followed by aromas of almond, broom, pear, peach, plum, grapefruit, medlar, hawthorn and yeast. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is very persistent with long flavors of plum, apple and almond. A very well made wine. Monte Alto ferments and ages in barrique for 6-8 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta with mushrooms, Mushrooms soup, Roasted and stewed meat, Roasted white meat

Suggested glass	11 °C (51 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

Issue 43, Summer 2006

Soave Classico Monte Alto 2005

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Soave (Veneto)

Garganega
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Soave Classico Monte Alto shows a brilliant golden yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of apple, plum and almond followed by aromas of citrus fruits, pineapple, broom, hawthorn, medlar, pear, honey, grapefruit and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, plum and almond. A well made wine. Soave Classico Monte Alto ages for about 8 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta with mushrooms, Mushroom soups, Roasted and stewed fish, Roasted white meat

Suggested glass	11 °C (51 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

November 2007

Soave Classico Monte Alto 2007

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Soave (Veneto)

Garganega
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Soave Classico Monte Alto shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with hints of apple, plum and almond followed by aromas of citrus fruits, pineapple, chamomile, hawthorn, medlar, pear, vanilla and grapefruit. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, plum and almond. Soave Classico Monte Alto ages in barrique for about 8 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta with mushrooms, Mushrooms soups, Roasted and stewed fish, Roasted white meat

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

January 2010

Soave Classico Monte Alto 2008

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Soave (Veneto)

Garganega
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Soave Classico Monte Alto shows a pale golden yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with hints of apple, plum and almond followed by aromas of pear, pineapple, hawthorn, broom, chamomile, vanilla, grapefruit and medlar. 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, plum and almond. Soave Classico Monte Alto ferments and ages in barrique for about 6 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta with mushrooms, Mushroom soups, Roasted and stewed fish, Roasted white meat

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

June 2010

Soave Classico Monte Alto 2009

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Soave (Veneto)

Garganega
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Soave Classico Monte Alto shows a pale golden yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of apple, plum and almond followed by aromas of hawthorn, citrus fruits, honey, peach, vanilla, pear, praline, medlar and mineral. 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, plum and almond. Soave Classico Monte Alto ferments in part in barrique and ages in cask for 8 months.

Alcohol: 13%

Pasta with mushrooms, Mushroom soups, Stewed and roasted fish, Roasted white meat

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

December 2011

Soave Classico Monte Fiorentine 2004

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Soave (Veneto)

Garganega
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This 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 hints of pear, apple and chamomile followed by aromas of hawthorn, almond, broom, plum, peach and pineapple. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of pear, plum and almond. A well made wine. Monte Fiorentine ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12.5%

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

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

September 2005

Soave Classico Monte Fiorentine 2005

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Soave (Veneto)

Garganega
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Soave shows a pale 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, pear and hawthorn followed by aromas of almond, peach, chamomile, broom, pineapple and plum. 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 plum. Soave Monte Fiorentine ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12.5%

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

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

Giugno 2006

Soave Classico Monte Fiorentine 2006

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Soave (Veneto)

Garganega
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Soave Classico Monte Fiorentine shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of apple, grapefruit and plum followed by aromas of hawthorn, pineapple, almond, pear, elder, chamomile, tangerine and hints of mineral. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, plum, pineapple and almond. A well made wine. Soave Classico Monte Fiorentine ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12.5%

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

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

November 2007

Soave Classico Monte Fiorentine 2008

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Soave (Veneto)

Garganega
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Soave Classico Monte Fiorentine shows a pale 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, plum and hawthorn followed by aromas of pineapple, pear, almond, citrus fruits, broom, chamomile and mineral. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, pear and pineapple. Soave Classico Monte Fiorentine ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12.5%

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

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

January 2010

Soave Classico Monte Fiorentine 2009

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Soave (Veneto)

Garganega
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Soave Classico Monte Fiorentine shows a pale 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, plum and peach followed by aromas of pear, hawthorn, pineapple, citrus fruits, chamomile, almond and broom. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, pear and pineapple. Soave Classico Monte Fiorentine ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12.5%

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

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

June 2010

Soave Classico Monte Fiorentine 2010

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Soave (Veneto)

Garganega
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Soave Classico Monte Fiorentine shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of apple, peach and pear followed by aromas of pineapple, citrus fruits, broom, hawthorn, plum, chamomile and almond. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, peach and pear. Soave Classico Monte Fiorentine ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12.5%

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

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

December 2011

Soave Classico San Michele 2003

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Soave (Veneto)

Garganega
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 hawthorn, apple and pear followed by aromas of broom, chamomile, pineapple and almond. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, pear and almond.

Alcohol: 12%

Fish appetizers, Fried fish, Risotto with fish and crustaceans, Sauteed white meat

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

March 2004

Soave Classico San Michele 2004

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Soave (Veneto)

Garganega
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of pear, plum and almond followed by aromas of hawthorn, chamomile, apple and plum. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of pear, plum and almond. This Soave ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12%

Fish appetizers, Fried fish, Risotto with fish and crustaceans, Sauteed white meat

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

September 2005

Soave Classico San Michele 2005

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Soave (Veneto)

Garganega
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows an intense greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of apple, pear and plum followed by aromas of almond, 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 almond. Soave San Michele ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12%

Fish appetizers, Fried fish, Risotto with fish and crustaceans, Sauteed white meat

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

Giugno 2006

Soave Classico San Michele 2006

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Soave (Veneto)

Garganega
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Soave Classico San Michele shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of apple, pear and pineapple followed by aromas of 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 apple, plum and almond. This wine ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12%

Fish appetizers, Fried fish, Risotto with fish and crustaceans, Sauteed white meat

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

November 2007

Soave Classico San Michele 2008

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Soave (Veneto)

Garganega
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Soave Classico San Michele shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of apple, pear and plum followed by aromas of almond, hawthorn, honey and pineapple. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, plum and almond. Soave Classico San Michele ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12%

Fish appetizers, Fried fish, Risotto with fish and crustaceans, Sauteed white meat

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

January 2010

Soave Classico San Michele 2009

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Soave (Veneto)

Garganega
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Soave Classico San Michele 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 apple, pear and plum followed by aromas of hawthorn, almond and peach. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, plum and almond. Soave Classico San Michele ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12%

Fish appetizers, Fried fish, Risotto with fish and crustaceans, Sauteed white meat

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

June 2010

Soave Classico San Michele 2010

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Soave (Veneto)

Garganega
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Soave Classico San Michele shows an intense greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of apple, plum and hawthorn followed by aromas of peach, pear and almond. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, plum and almond. Soave Classico San Michele ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12%

Fish appetizers, Fried fish, Risotto with fish and crustaceans, Sauteed white meat

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

December 2011

Valpolicella Rio Albo 2003

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (40%), Rondinella (30%), Corvinone (30%)
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 raspberry and cherry followed by aromas of pomegranate, blueberry, plum, blackberry and violet. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of raspberry and cherry. This wine ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12%

Sauteed meat, Stuffed pasta, Broiled meat, Roasted white meat

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

December 2004

Valpolicella Rio Albo 2004

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (40%), Rondinella (30%), Corvinone (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This Valpolicella shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of black cherry and plum followed by aromas of blackberry, blueberry, raspberry and cyclamen. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and raspberry. This wine ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12%

Sauteed meat, Stuffed pasta, Broiled meat, Roasted white meat

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

September 2005

Valpolicella Rio Albo 2005

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (40%), Rondinella (30%), Corvinone (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine 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 black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, cyclamen and raspberry. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum and black cherry. Valpolicella Rio Albo ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12%

Sauteed meat, Stuffed pasta, Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted white meat

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

Giugno 2006

Valpolicella Rio Albo 2006

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (40%), Rondinella (30%), Corvinone (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This wine 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 black cherry, blackberry and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, violet and raspberry. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blackberry. Valpolicella Rio Albo ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12%

Sauteed meat, Stuffed pasta, Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted white meat

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

November 2007

Valpolicella Rio Albo 2008

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (40%), Rondinella (30%), Corvinone (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Valpolicella Rio Albo shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of purple red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of black cherry, blackberry and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, violet and raspberry. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, blackberry and plum. Valpolicella Rio Albo ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12%

Sauteed meat, Stuffed pasta, Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted white meat

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

January 2010

Valpolicella Superiore Campo Lavei 2002

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (40%), Rondinella (30%), Corvinone (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine 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, blackberry and plum followed by aromas of violet, vanilla, tobacco, licorice, cinnamon and hints of menthol. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum and black cherry. A well made wine. This Valpolicella ages in cask for 8-10 months.

Alcohol: 14%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

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

Issue 26, January 2005

Valpolicella Superiore Campo Lavei 2003

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (40%), Rondinella (30%), Corvinone (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Valpolicella 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 blackberry followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, vanilla, licorice, tobacco, cocoa, menthol and hints of black pepper. 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. A well made wine. Campo Lavei ages for 8-10 months in cask.

Alcohol: 14%

Roasted meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

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

September 2005

Valpolicella Superiore Campo Lavei 2004

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (40%), Rondinella (30%), Corvinone (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and blackberry followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, vanilla, tobacco, pink pepper, 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, blackberry and plum. Valpolicella Superiore Campo Lavei ages for about 10 months in cask.

Alcohol: 14%

Roasted meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

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

Giugno 2006

Valpolicella Superiore Campo Lavei 2005

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (40%), Rondinella (30%), Corvinone (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Valpolicella Superiore Campo Lavei shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blackberry, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate, cinnamon, mace 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 and plum. Valpolicella Superiore Campo Lavei ages in cask for 10 months.

Alcohol: 14%

Roasted meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

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

November 2007

Valpolicella Superiore Campo Lavei 2007

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (40%), Rondinella (30%), Corvinone (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Valpolicella Superiore Campo Lavei shows an intense 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, blackberry and violet followed by aromas of plum, vanilla, blueberry, pomegranate, chocolate, tobacco and menthol. 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 blackberry, black cherry and plum. Valpolicella Superiore Campo Lavei ages in barrique for 10 months.

Alcohol: 14%

Roasted meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

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

January 2010

Valpolicella Superiore Campo Lavei 2008

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (40%), Rondinella (30%), Corvinone (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Valpolicella Superiore Campo Lavei shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of blackberry, plum and black cherry followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, pomegranate, vanilla, tobacco, mace and chocolate. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of blackberry, plum and black cherry. Valpolicella Superiore Campo Lavei ages for 10 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14%

Roasted meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

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

June 2010

Valpolicella Superiore Campo Lavei 2009

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (40%), Rondinella (30%), Corvinone (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Valpolicella Superiore Campo Lavei shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of blackberry, black cherry and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate and mace. 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 blackberry, plum and black cherry. Valpolicella Superiore Campo Lavei ages in barrique for 10 months.

Alcohol: 14%

Roasted meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

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

December 2011

Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2009

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (40%), Corvinone (30%), Rondinella (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of plum, black cherry and blackberry followed by aromas of violet, vanilla, cocoa and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and blackberry. Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso ages in part for 8 months in cask.

Alcohol: 14%

Pasta with meat and mushrooms, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat with mushrooms

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

December 2011

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