Oltrepò Pavese Bonarda 2004

Quaquarini Francesco (Italy)

Oltrepò Pavese (Lombardy)

Croatina (80%), Barbera (15%),Ughetta di Canneto (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✭

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of purple red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of cherry, plum and blackberry followed by aromas of blueberry, cyclamen and violet. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and pleasing effervescence, good crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry and blueberry.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Stuffed pasta, Sauteed meat, Cold cuts

Suggested glass	16 °C (60 °F)
(Young Red Wines)

October 2005

Oltrepò Pavese Buttafuoco 2004

Quaquarini Francesco (Italy)

Oltrepò Pavese (Lombardy)

Croatina (50%), Barbera (30%), Ughetta di Canneto (20%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧❂

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of cherry and raspberry followed by aromas of strawberry, blueberry, cyclamen, plum and rose. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic and effervescent attack, pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, raspberry and blueberry.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Sauteed meat with mushrooms, Stewed meat

Suggested glass	16 °C (60 °F)
(Young Red Wines)

Issue 35, November 2005

Oltrepò Pavese Classese Brut Metodo Classico 1999

Quaquarini Francesco (Italy)

Oltrepò Pavese (Lombardy)

Pinot Nero
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas of apple and hawthorn followed by aromas of pineapple, yeast, hazelnut, jasmine, pear and grapefruit. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and effervescent attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple and grapefruit.

Alcohol: 12%

Aperitifs, Pasta and risotto with vegetables and crustaceans, Sauteed crustaceans

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Mature and Vintage Classic Method Sparkling Wines)

October 2005

Oltrepò Pavese Pinot Nero Blau 2001

Quaquarini Francesco (Italy)

Oltrepò Pavese (Lombardy)

Pinot Nero
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of cherry and plum followed by aromas of strawberry, raspberry, cyclamen, rose and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, raspberry and strawberry. This Pinot Noir ages in barrique.

Alcohol: 13%

Sauteed meat with mushrooms, Roasted fish, Stuffed pasta

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

Issue 35, November 2005

Oltrepò Pavese Pinot Nero Frizzante 2004

Quaquarini Francesco (Italy)

Oltrepò Pavese (Lombardy)

Pinot Nero
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✭

This wine shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of bread crust and apple followed by aromas of hawthorn, hazelnut, raspberry and plum. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and slightly effervescent attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, plum and hazelnut.

Alcohol: 11.5%

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

Suggested glass	9 °C (48 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

October 2005

Oltrepò Pavese Sangue di Giuda 2004

Quaquarini Francesco (Italy)

Oltrepò Pavese (Lombardy)

Croatina (80%), Barbera (15%),Ughetta di Canneto (5%)
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 cherry, raspberry and violet followed by aromas of strawberry, blueberry and plum. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a pleasing sweet and slightly tannic attack, pleasing effervescence and crispness, however balanced, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, raspberry and strawberry.

Alcohol: 13%

Fruit tarts

Suggested glass	16 °C (60 °F)
(Young Red Wines)

October 2005

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Quaquarini Francesco

Lombardy (Italy)

Oltrepò Pavese Bonarda 2004

Quaquarini Francesco (Italy)

Oltrepò Pavese Buttafuoco 2004

Quaquarini Francesco (Italy)

Oltrepò Pavese Classese Brut Metodo Classico 1999

Quaquarini Francesco (Italy)

Oltrepò Pavese Pinot Nero Blau 2001

Quaquarini Francesco (Italy)

Oltrepò Pavese Pinot Nero Frizzante 2004

Quaquarini Francesco (Italy)

Oltrepò Pavese Sangue di Giuda 2004

Quaquarini Francesco (Italy)