Casal di Pari 2003

Lantieri de Paratico (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Sangiovese (70%), Merlot (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, carob, licorice, menthol and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, blueberry and plum. This wine ages for 12 months in barrique followed by at least 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

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

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

December 2005

Franciacorta Arcadia 2001

Lantieri de Paratico (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (70%), Pinot Nero (30%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Franciacorta shows a brilliant golden yellow color and nuanced of straw yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of hazelnut, bread crust and yeast followed by aromas of banana, hawthorn, grapefruit, apple, plum, vanilla, honey and butter. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, an effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of grapefruit, banana and hazelnut. This Franciacorta ages in bottle on its lees for 48 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Roasted white meat, Roasted fish, Fish soups

Suggested glass	11 °C (51 °F)
(Mature and Vintage Classic Method Sparkling Wines)

Issue 37, January 2006

Franciacorta Brut

Lantieri de Paratico (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (90%), Pinot Bianco (10%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant golden yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of bread crust, yeast and banana followed by aromas of pineapple, grapefruit, hawthorn, apple, pear, plum and honey. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, am effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of grapefruit, plum and apple. This Franciacorta ages in bottle on its lees for 30 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Broiled crustaceans and fish

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

Issue 37, January 2006

Franciacorta Brut

Lantieri de Paratico (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay (90%), Pinot Bianco (10%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Franciacorta Brut shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of apple, banana and plum followed by aromas of bread crust, yeast, citrus fruits, plum and grapefruit. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, an effervescent and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, banana and plum. This Franciacorta Brut referments in bottle for 30 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Broiled fish and crustaceans

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

September 2009

Franciacorta Brut Rosé Arcadia

Lantieri de Paratico (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Pinot Nero (60%), Chardonnay (40%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Franciacorta Brut Rosé Arcadia shows a pale onion skin pink color and nuances of pale pink, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of banana, yeast and raspberry followed by aromas of cherry, strawberry, butter, tangerine, peach, cyclamen and apple. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and effervescent attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, banana and apple. Franciacorta Brut Rosé Arcadia referments for at least 30 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Cold cuts, Dairy products, Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Sauteed meat

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

September 2009

Franciacorta Satèn

Lantieri de Paratico (Italy)

Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Chardonnay
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Franciacorta Satèn shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of banana, yeast and apple followed by aromas of hazelnut, bread crust, hawthorn, citrus fruits, pear, peach, plum and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and effervescent attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, banana and plum. The base wine is aged for 3 months in barrique. This Franciacorta Satèn referments in bottle for 30 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Aperitifs, Fish and crustacean appetizers, Sauteed crustaceans

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

September 2009

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Lantieri de Paratico

Lombardy (Italy)

Casal di Pari 2003

Lantieri de Paratico (Italy)

Franciacorta Arcadia 2001

Lantieri de Paratico (Italy)

Franciacorta Brut

Lantieri de Paratico (Italy)

Franciacorta Brut

Lantieri de Paratico (Italy)

Franciacorta Brut Rosé Arcadia

Lantieri de Paratico (Italy)

Franciacorta Satèn

Lantieri de Paratico (Italy)