Armonie 2003

Josto Puddu (Italy)

(Sardinia)

Vernaccia di Oristano, Vermentino, Nasco
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✭

The wine shows an intense greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of hawthorn and almond followed by aromas of apple, pear and broom. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of pear, apple and almond.

Alcohol: 13%

Aperitifs, Crustaceans appetizers, Pasta and risotto with vegetables and crustaceans, Fried fish

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

May 2004

Cannonau di Sardegna Antares 2001

Josto Puddu (Italy)

Cannonau di Sardegna (Sardinia)

Cannonau
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✭

This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of cherry, violet and raspberry followed by aromas of plum and blueberry. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum and blueberry. This wine ages for 6-8 months in cask and for 3 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Sauteed meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Hard cheese

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

May 2004

Don Zamus Brut

Josto Puddu (Italy)

(Sardinia)

Vernaccia di Oristano
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧

This sparkling wine shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent, good effervescence, good perlage. The nose denotes delicate, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of pear and pineapple followed by aromas of banana, broom, litchi, apple, peach and almond. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, an effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced, delicate, intense flavors. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of banana, pineapple and litchi. This sparkling wine is produced with the Charmat method.

Alcohol: 11%

Aperitifs, Dairy products, Crustaceans appetizers, Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans

Suggested glass	8 °C (46 °F)
(Charmat Method Sparkling Wines)

May 2004

Don Zamus Demi-Sec

Josto Puddu (Italy)

(Sardinia)

Vernaccia di Oristano
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✭

This wine shows a brilliant golden yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent, good effervescence, good perlage. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of hazelnuts and apple followed by aromas of hawthorn, bread crust, honey, pear and grapefruit. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and effervescent attack with a pleasing sweet flavor, however balanced, intense flavors, good body. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple and honey. This sparkling wine is produced with the Charmat method.

Alcohol: 11%

Cream cakes, Fruit desserts, Semifreddo

Suggested glass	8 °C (46 °F)
(Charmat Method Sparkling Wines)

May 2004

Monica di Sardegna Superiore Torremora 2000

Josto Puddu (Italy)

Monica di Sardegna (Sardinia)

Monica
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 and blackberry followed by aromas of raspberry, blueberry, licorice, plum, vanilla and hints of cinnamon. 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 black cherry, blackberry and plum. This wine ages in cask for 12 months followed by 3 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

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

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

Issue 20, June 2004

Terras 2001

Josto Puddu (Italy)

(Sardinia)

Nieddera, Sangiovese, Carignano
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This wine 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, raspberry and pomegranate followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry, plum and vanilla. 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 black cherry and plum. Terras ages for 12 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14%

Roasted meat, Stewed meat, Hard cheese

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

May 2004

Vermentino di Sardegna Maris 2003

Josto Puddu (Italy)

Vermentino di Sardegna (Sardinia)

Vermentino
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧❂

This wine shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals good personality with clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of apple, pear and almond followed by aromas of hawthorn, broom, lavender and plum. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of pear, plum and almond.

Alcohol: 13%

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

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

May 2004

Vernaccia di Oristano Riserva 1980

Josto Puddu (Italy)

Vernaccia di Oristano (Sardinia)

Vernaccia di Oristano
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a brilliant amber yellow color and nuances of amber yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals good personality with intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with good hints of almond, dried fig and honey followed by aromas of date, licorice, hazelnut, vanilla and hints of enamel and leather. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly crisp attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of dried fig, almond, hazelnut and date. A well made wine. This Vernaccia di Oristano ages with the traditional method in partially filled casks and by the effects of typical yeasts (flor).

Alcohol: 15.5%

Almond cakes, Roasted meat, Roasted fish, Mullet botargo

Suggested glass	14 °C (57 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

Issue 20, June 2004

Vernaccia di Oristano Riserva 1998

Josto Puddu (Italy)

Vernaccia di Oristano (Sardinia)

Vernaccia di Oristano
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧❂

This wine shows a brilliant amber yellow color and nuances of amber yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of almond, dried fig and caramel followed by aromas of date, licorice, honey, hazelnut, vanilla and hints of leather and enamel. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of almond, dried fig and date. This Vernaccia di Oristano ages with the traditional method in partially filled casks and by the effects of typical yeasts (flor).

Alcohol: 15.5%

Almond cakes, Roasted meat, Roasted fish, Mullet botargo, Roasted fish

Suggested glass	14 °C (57 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

May 2004

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Josto Puddu

Sardinia (Italy)

Armonie 2003

Josto Puddu (Italy)

Cannonau di Sardegna Antares 2001

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Don Zamus Brut

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Don Zamus Demi-Sec

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Monica di Sardegna Superiore Torremora 2000

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Terras 2001

Josto Puddu (Italy)

Vermentino di Sardegna Maris 2003

Josto Puddu (Italy)

Vernaccia di Oristano Riserva 1980

Josto Puddu (Italy)

Vernaccia di Oristano Riserva 1998

Josto Puddu (Italy)