Wine Culture and Information since 2002 - Volume 22

Castello di Spessa

Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy)

Wines Reviewed: 14

Average Score: ✧✧✧✧

Collio Friulano Rassauer 2018

Collio Merlot Torriani 2001

Collio Pinot Bianco 2003

Collio Pinot Bianco di Santarosa 2001

Collio Pinot Bianco Santarosa 2018

Collio Pinot Grigio 2003

Collio Pinot Grigio Joy 2018

Collio Pinot Nero Casanova 2001

Collio Ribolla Gialla 2003

Collio Ribolla Gialla Yellow Hills 2018

Collio Rosso Conte di Spessa 2000

Collio Sauvignon Segrè 2003

Collio Sauvignon Segrè 2018

Pertè 2018

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Collio Friulano Rassauer 2018

Castello di Spessa (Italy)

Collio (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Friulano
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Intense greenish yellow and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of apple, pear and broom followed by aromas of hawthorn, peach, pineapple, plum, medlar, almond and mineral. Crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of apple, peach and plum. 5 months in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Risotto with vegetables and crustaceans, Eggs, Sauteed fish, Vegetable soups

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

January 2020

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Collio Merlot Torriani 2001

Castello di Spessa (Italy)

Collio (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Merlot
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of plum, dried violet and vanilla followed by good aromas of black cherry, black currant, blueberry, tobacco, licorice and hints of eucalyptus and cinnamon. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however well balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. A well made wine. Torriani ages for 18 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14%

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

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

Issue 24, November 2004

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Collio Pinot Bianco 2003

Castello di Spessa (Italy)

Collio (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Pinot Bianco
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

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

Alcohol: 14.5%

Fried fish, Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Fish soups, Roasted fish

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

October 2004

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Collio Pinot Bianco di Santarosa 2001

Castello di Spessa (Italy)

Collio (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Pinot Bianco
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This wine shows a pale golden yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of banana, plum and toasted wood followed by aromas of pineapple, apple, hazelnut, pear, grapefruit, hawthorn and hints of lavender. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however well balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, pear, banana and hazelnut. A well made wine. This Pinot Blanc ages for 9-12 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14.5%

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

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

Issue 24, November 2004

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Collio Pinot Bianco Santarosa 2018

Castello di Spessa (Italy)

Collio (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Pinot Bianco
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Intense straw yellow and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of pear, apple and acacia followed by aromas of peach, citron, white rose, jasmine, pineapple, elder flower, hawthorn and broom. Crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of pear, pineapple and citron. 5 months in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Crustacean appetizers, Risotto with vegetables, Eggs, Dairy products

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

January 2020

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Collio Pinot Grigio 2003

Castello di Spessa (Italy)

Collio (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Pinot Grigio
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This wine shows a pale golden yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of hawthorn, apple and plum followed by aromas of pineapple, acacia, broom, grapefruit and pear. In 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 plum and apple. This wine ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 14%

Broiled fish, Mushroom soups, Stuffed pasta with vegetables, Risotto with crustaceans

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

Issue 24, November 2004

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Collio Pinot Grigio Joy 2018

Castello di Spessa (Italy)

Collio (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Pinot Grigio
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Brilliant pale pink and nuances of pale pink, transparent. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of apple, tangerine and peach followed by aromas of pear, plum, pink grapefruit, hawthorn, pineapple and hazelnut. Crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Persistent finish with flavors of apple, tangerine and plum. Aged in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Pasta with fish, Sauteed white meat, Stewed fish, Dairy products, Legume soups

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

January 2020

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Collio Pinot Nero Casanova 2001

Castello di Spessa (Italy)

Collio (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Pinot Nero
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 toasted wood, cherry and strawberry followed by aromas of cyclamen, raspberry, vanilla, pink pepper, licorice, cocoa and menthol. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack, good crispness and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, raspberry and strawberry. This Pinot Noir ages in barrique for 24 months.

Alcohol: 15%

Roasted meat, Sauteed meat with mushrooms, Stuffed pasta

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

Issue 24, November 2004

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Collio Ribolla Gialla 2003

Castello di Spessa (Italy)

Collio (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Ribolla Gialla
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows an intense 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, lemon and hawthorn followed by aromas of pineapple, broom, plum, apple and litchi. In 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 pear.

Alcohol: 13%

Fried fish, Eggs, Pasta and risotto with fish and vegetables

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

October 2004

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Collio Ribolla Gialla Yellow Hills 2018

Castello di Spessa (Italy)

Collio (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Ribolla Gialla
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Brilliant straw yellow and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined starts with hints of apple, pineapple and hawthorn followed by aromas of citrus fruits, pear, peach, plum, broom and hints of vanilla. Crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of apple, pear and pineapple. Part of the wine is aged in cask.

Alcohol: 13%

Fried fish, Dairy products, Risotto with crustaceans and vegetables, Eggs

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

January 2020

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Collio Rosso Conte di Spessa 2000

Castello di Spessa (Italy)

Collio (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Merlot (75%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%), Cabernet Franc (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a deep 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, vanilla and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, dried violet, licorice, tobacco, cocoa, blackberry and menthol. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing roundness, however well balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and blackberry. A well made wine. Rosso Conte di Spessa ages for 24 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14%

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

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

Issue 24, November 2004

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Collio Sauvignon Segrè 2003

Castello di Spessa (Italy)

Collio (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Sauvignon Blanc
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This wine shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of peach, box, pineapple and banana followed by aromas of broom, lemon, apple, litchi, bell pepper, pear, grapefruit and elder. In 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 peach, pear and pineapple. A well made wine. This Sauvignon Blanc ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 15%

Vegetables and mushroom soups, Pasta and risotto with crustaceans, Roasted fish

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

Issue 24, November 2004

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Collio Sauvignon Segrè 2018

Castello di Spessa (Italy)

Collio (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Sauvignon Blanc
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Brilliant greenish yellow and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of gooseberry, peach and elder flower followed by aromas of pear, grapefruit, broom, lemon, apple, pineapple, bell pepper and mineral. Crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of gooseberry, grapefruit and pineapple. Aged in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Crustacean and vegetable appetizers, Pasta and risotto with crustaceans, Sauteed fish, Eggs

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

January 2020

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Pertè 2018

Castello di Spessa (Italy)

(Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Ribolla Gialla
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Pale straw yellow and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. Intense, clean and pleasing, starts with hints of peach, pineapple and green apple followed by aromas of pear, hawthorn and broom. Crisp and effervescent attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of peach, pineapple and green apple. Fermented in closed tank.

Alcohol: 12%

Aperitifs, Crustacean and vegetable appetizers, Risotto with vegetables, Eggs, Dairy products

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Charmat Method Sparkling Wines)

January 2020

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