Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corte Brà 1998

Sartori (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (50%), Rondinella (40%), Molinara (10%)
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 which start with hints of black cherry and plum followed by aromas of blackberry, dried violet, vanilla, licorice, tobacco, chocolate and hints of menthol. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of blackberry, plum and black cherry. This Amarone ages in cask for 4 years followed by 12 months of aging in barrique and 6 months of aging in bottle.

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 25, December 2004

Cent'Anni 2001

Sartori (Italy)

(Veneto)

Corvina (40%), Rondinella (35%), Merlot (25%)
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, raspberry and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry, dried violet, licorice, tobacco, cinnamon and vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of blackberry, black cherry and plum. This wine ages for 12 months in barrique followed by 6-9 months of aging in cask.

Alcohol: 13%

Game, Roasted meat, Braised meat, Hard cheese

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

Issue 25, December 2004

Lugana La Carega 2003

Sartori (Italy)

Lugana (Lombardy)

Trebbiano di Lugana
White Wine	Score: ✧✧

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

Alcohol: 12%

Vegetables appetizers, Dairy products, Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans

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

November 2004

Recioto della Valpolicella Classico Rerum 2002

Sartori (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (50%), Rondinella (40%), Molinara (10%)
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This Recioto shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of blackberry, black cherry and plum jam followed by aromas of dried violet, licorice, vanilla and chocolate. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and slightly tannic attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of blackberry and black cherry. This wine ages for 6 months in cask followed by 2 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Fruit tarts, Confectionery

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

November 2004

Recioto di Soave Vernus 2002

Sartori (Italy)

Recioto di Soave (Veneto)

Garganega (90%), Trebbiano di Soave (10%)
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This Recioto shows a pale amber yellow color and nuances of amber yellow, transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of peach jam and vanilla followed by aromas of dried apricot, quince jam, almond and honey. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of honey and peach jam. This wine ages for 12 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13%

Hard cheese, Fruit tarts, Confectionery

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

November 2004

Regolo 2001

Sartori (Italy)

(Veneto)

Corvina
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose denoted intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry, blackberry and plum followed by aromas of raspberry, cyclamen, licorice and vanilla. 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 black cherry. This wine ages in cask for 2 years, 8 months in barrique and 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

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

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

November 2004

Soave Classico Superiore Vigneti di Sella 2003

Sartori (Italy)

Soave Superiore (Veneto)

Garganega (90%), Trebbiano di Soave (10%)
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 that start with hints of pear and hawthorn followed by aromas of broom, apple, peach, pineapple and hints of litchi. 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 and apple. This wine ages for 3 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 12%

Fried fish, Fish and crustaceans appetizers, Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans

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

November 2004

Valpolicella Classico Superiore Vigneti di Montegradella 2001

Sartori (Italy)

Valpolicella (Veneto)

Corvina (50%), Rondinella (40%), Molinara (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of plum, black cherry and violet followed by aromas of blackberry, blueberry, licorice and vanilla. 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 plum, black cherry and blackberry. This Valpolicella ages in cask for 24 months and for 4 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat

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

November 2004

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Sartori

Veneto (Italy)

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corte Brà 1998

Cent'Anni 2001

Lugana La Carega 2003

Recioto della Valpolicella Classico Rerum 2002

Recioto di Soave Vernus 2002

Regolo 2001

Soave Classico Superiore Vigneti di Sella 2003

Valpolicella Classico Superiore Vigneti di Montegradella 2001