Colli Bolognesi Cabernet Sauvignon Etichetta Blu 2002

Montevecchio Isolani (Italy)

Colli Bolognesi (Emilia-Romagna)

Cabernet Sauvignon
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 that start with hints of black cherry, raspberry and bell pepper followed by aromas of blueberry, plum and cyclamen. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced, good body, intense flavors. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of raspberry and plum. This wine ages for 3 months in steel tanks and for at least 4 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Stuffed pasta, Sauteed meat with mushrooms, Cold cuts

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

September 2004

Colli Bolognesi Cabernet Sauvignon Etichetta Nera 2001

Montevecchio Isolani (Italy)

Colli Bolognesi (Emilia-Romagna)

Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby 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 cyclamen, black currant, violet, vanilla, licorice and hints of bell pepper. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and black currant. This wine ages for one year in barrique followed by at least 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

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

September 2004

Colli Bolognesi Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva Palazzo di Montevecchio 2000

Montevecchio Isolani (Italy)

Colli Bolognesi (Emilia-Romagna)

Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This wine 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, plum and vanilla followed by aromas of black currant, toasted, cinchona, violet, tobacco and licorice. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and black currant. This wine ages for three years in barrique and for 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

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

Issue 23, October 2004

Colli Bolognesi Chardonnay 2003

Montevecchio Isolani (Italy)

Colli Bolognesi (Emilia-Romagna)

Chardonnay
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✭

The wine shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of banana, wistaria, apple and hawthorn. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced, delicate, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of pear and apple. This wine ages for two months in bottle.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Aperitifs, Dairy products, Vegetable soups, Eggs, Boiled fish, Pasta with vegetables

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

September 2004

Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto Classico 2003

Montevecchio Isolani (Italy)

Colli Bolognesi (Emilia-Romagna)

Pignoletto
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✭

The wine shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of pear and apple followed by aromas of hawthorn, broom and plum. 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 and plum. This wine ages for 4 months in steel tanks and for 2 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Fried fish, Fish appetizers, Vegetable soups, Boiled fish and crustaceans

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

September 2004

Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto Frizzante 2003

Montevecchio Isolani (Italy)

Colli Bolognesi (Emilia-Romagna)

Pignoletto
White Wine	Score: ✧✧

This wine shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes clean and delicate aromas which start with hints of pear and broom followed by aromas of hawthorn, apple and peach. 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 and apple. This wine ferments for 60 days in pressurized tanks and ages for one month in bottle.

Alcohol: 12%

Dairy products, Pasta and risotto with vegetables, Vegetable soups, Boiled crustaceans and fish

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

September 2004

Colli Bolognesi Sauvignon Palazzo di Montevecchio 2002

Montevecchio Isolani (Italy)

Colli Bolognesi (Emilia-Romagna)

Sauvignon Blanc
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This wine shows an intense greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of toasted wood, peach and broom followed by aromas of pineapple, hawthorn, pear, elder, plum and grapefruit. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of peach, pineapple and plum. This wine ages for 6 months in barrique and for at least 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Mushroom and vegetables soups, Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Broiled fish

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

Issue 23, October 2004

Colli Bolognesi Sauvignon Superiore 2002

Montevecchio Isolani (Italy)

Colli Bolognesi (Emilia-Romagna)

Sauvignon Blanc
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 which start with hints of peach and hawthorn followed by aromas of pineapple, broom, litchi, pear and hints of bell pepper and grapefruit. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced, good body, intense flavors. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of peach, pear and grapefruit. This Sauvignon Blanc ages for 2 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 12.5%

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

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

September 2004

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Montevecchio Isolani

Emilia-Romagna (Italy)

Colli Bolognesi Cabernet Sauvignon Etichetta Blu 2002

Montevecchio Isolani (Italy)

Colli Bolognesi Cabernet Sauvignon Etichetta Nera 2001

Montevecchio Isolani (Italy)

Colli Bolognesi Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva Palazzo di Montevecchio 2000

Montevecchio Isolani (Italy)

Colli Bolognesi Chardonnay 2003

Montevecchio Isolani (Italy)

Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto Classico 2003

Montevecchio Isolani (Italy)

Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto Frizzante 2003

Montevecchio Isolani (Italy)

Colli Bolognesi Sauvignon Palazzo di Montevecchio 2002

Montevecchio Isolani (Italy)

Colli Bolognesi Sauvignon Superiore 2002

Montevecchio Isolani (Italy)