Wine Culture and Information since 2002 - Volume 22

Chiusa Grande

Abruzzo (Italy)

Wines Reviewed: 10

Average Score: ✧✧✧

Arcaserene 2001

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Cerasuolo Mezzetto 2003

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Cerasuolo Tatà 2003

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Perla Nera 2000

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Roccosecco 2002

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Tommolo 2003

Spera di Sole 2001

Trebbiano d'Abruzzo Mattè 2003

Trebbiano d'Abruzzo Soma 2003

Ulevio 2001

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Arcaserene 2001

Chiusa Grande (Italy)

(Abruzzo)

Chardonnay
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant golden yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of hawthorn and apple followed by aromas of pear, ripe peach, plum, almond, broom and vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, pear and plum. Arcaserene ages in barrique.

Alcohol: 13%

Eggs, Pasta and risotto with vegetables and fish, Sauteed fish with mushrooms

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

March 2005

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Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Cerasuolo Mezzetto 2003

Chiusa Grande (Italy)

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (Abruzzo)

Montepulciano
Rose Wine	Score: ✧✧

The wine shows a pale ruby red color and nuances of onion skin, transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of plum and cherry followed by aromas of cyclamen, raspberry, strawberry and hints of peach. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced, light body, intense flavors. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of cherry and plum.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Dairy products, Pasta with vegetables, Vegetables soups

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Young and Crisp Rose Wines)

March 2005

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Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Cerasuolo Tatà 2003

Chiusa Grande (Italy)

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (Abruzzo)

Montepulciano
Rose Wine	Score: ✧✧

The wine shows a pale ruby red color and nuances of cherry pink, transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of cherry, raspberry and strawberry followed by aromas of cyclamen, blueberry and blackberry. 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 cherry, strawberry and raspberry.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sauteed meat, Stuffed pasta, Soft cheese, Roasted fish, Fish soups

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Young and Crisp Rose Wines)

March 2005

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Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Perla Nera 2000

Chiusa Grande (Italy)

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (Abruzzo)

Montepulciano
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The 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, blackberry and black cherry followed by aromas of licorice, violet, tobacco, vanilla, white pepper, chocolate, eucalyptus and mace. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a 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. This Montepulciano ages for 18 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14%

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

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

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Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Roccosecco 2002

Chiusa Grande (Italy)

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (Abruzzo)

Montepulciano
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of plum, black cherry and blueberry followed by aromas of carob, licorice and violet. 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.

Alcohol: 13%

Stewed meat with mushrooms, Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat

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

March 2005

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Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Tommolo 2003

Chiusa Grande (Italy)

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (Abruzzo)

Montepulciano
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 cherry and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, pomegranate and cyclamen. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced, good body, intense flavors. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of cherry and plum.

Alcohol: 13%

Stuffed pasta, Sauteed meat, Cold cuts

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

March 2005

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Spera di Sole 2001

Chiusa Grande (Italy)

(Abruzzo)

Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of plum jam and black cherry followed by aromas of blueberry jam, carob, blackberry, violet, vanilla 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 jam and black cherry. Spera di Sole ages in barrique and it is not filtered.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat with mushrooms

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

March 2005

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Trebbiano d'Abruzzo Mattè 2003

Chiusa Grande (Italy)

Trebbiano d'Abruzzo (Abruzzo)

Trebbiano d'Abruzzo
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 which start with hints of pear and hawthorn followed by aromas of broom, lemon, pineapple, litchi and apple. 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 pear and apple.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Fried fish, Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Sauteed fish

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

March 2005

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Trebbiano d'Abruzzo Soma 2003

Chiusa Grande (Italy)

Trebbiano d'Abruzzo (Abruzzo)

Trebbiano d'Abruzzo
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧❂

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

Alcohol: 12%

Aperitifs, Vegetables appetizers, Dairy products, Pasta and risotto with vegetables and crustaceans

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

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Ulevio 2001

Chiusa Grande (Italy)

(Abruzzo)

Trebbiano d'Abruzzo
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This wine shows an intense golden yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of hawthorn, quince and almond followed by aromas of pear, plum and vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of quince and plum. Ulevio ages in barrique.

Alcohol: 13%

Broiled fish, Pasta and risotto with fish and mushrooms

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

March 2005

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