Asprinio di Aversa Spumante Brut

I Borboni (Italy)

Asprinio di Aversa (Campania)

Asprinio
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This wine shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent, good effervescence, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes delicate, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of hawthorn and apple followed by aromas of pineapple, broom, pear and lemon. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and effervescent attack, however balanced, delicate, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of pear, apple and lemon. This sparkling wine is produced with grapes cultivated with the traditional "Alberata" method and elaborated with long Charmat method (6 months of aging on its lees) and ages for 4-6 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 12%

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

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

Issue 22, September 2004

Asprinio di Aversa Vite Maritata 2003

I Borboni (Italy)

Asprinio di Aversa (Campania)

Asprinio
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧❂

This wine shows a pale golden yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of apple, plum and hawthorn followed by aromas of orange, pear, peach and broom. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and pleasing roundness, however well balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple and pear. This wine ages for 6 months in steel tanks and for 2 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 12%

Dairy products, Fried fish, Broiled fish, Sauteed fish, Pasta and risotto with fish

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

Issue 22, September 2004

Ebro 2000

I Borboni (Italy)

(Campania)

Asprinio
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows an intense 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 hints of dried fig, honey and orange peel followed by aromas of candied fruit, almond, dried apricot, litchi and hints of enamel and smoked. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and smooth attack, however balanced, good body, intense flavors, good crispness, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of dried fig, dried apricot and candied fruit. This wine is produced with overripe and dried grapes, ages for 12 months in cherry wood casks.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Almond desserts, Hard and piquant cheese

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Sweet Wines)

Issue 22, September 2004

Lunajanca 2003

I Borboni (Italy)

(Campania)

Coda di Volpe
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧❂

The wine shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denoted intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of hawthorn, pear and apple followed by aromas of orange, pineapple, broom and peach. 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 apple and pear. This wine ages for 6 months in steel tanks and 2 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 12%

Fish and crustaceans appetizers, Mushroom soups, Pasta and risotto with crustaceans and fish

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

Issue 22, September 2004

Numeroso 2000

I Borboni (Italy)

(Campania)

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Aglianico
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 which start with hints of plum and black cherry followed by aromas of black currant, violet, tobacco, licorice, vanilla, cocoa and hints of black pepper and graphite. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and plum. A well made wine. Numeroso ages for 6 months in cask followed by 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

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

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

Issue 22, September 2004

Rivolta 2000

I Borboni (Italy)

(Campania)

Aglianico
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧❂

The wine 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 cherry, raspberry and plum followed by aromas of carob, blackberry, licorice, tobacco, violet, vanilla and hints of star anise. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, raspberry and plum. A well made wine. Rivolta ages in cask for 6 months followed by 8 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

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

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

Issue 22, September 2004

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I Borboni

Campania (Italy)

Asprinio di Aversa Spumante Brut

I Borboni (Italy)

Asprinio di Aversa Vite Maritata 2003

I Borboni (Italy)

Ebro 2000

I Borboni (Italy)

Lunajanca 2003

I Borboni (Italy)

Numeroso 2000

I Borboni (Italy)

Rivolta 2000

I Borboni (Italy)