Arcana Bianco 2004

Terre Bianche (Italy)

(Liguria)

Vermentino (50%), Pigato (50%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This wine shows an intense golden yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of apple and plum followed by aromas of pineapple, hawthorn, hazelnut, honey, toasted, grapefruit and hints of rosemary. 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 plum, pineapple and apple. Arcana Bianco ferments and ages in barrique for 6 months.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted white meat, Stuffed pasta, Roasted fish

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

Issue 38, February 2006

Arcana Rosso 2001

Terre Bianche (Italy)

(Liguria)

Rossese (60%), Cabernet Sauvignon (40%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of blueberry, licorice, chocolate, eucalyptus and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and black currant. Arcana Rosso ages for 12 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

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

Issue 38, February 2006

Riviera Ligure di Ponente Vermentino 2004

Terre Bianche (Italy)

Riviera Ligure di Ponente (Liguria)

Vermentino
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This wine shows an intense greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of pear, apple and peach followed by aromas of pineapple, hawthorn, almond, broom and grapefruit. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing sapidity. The finish is persistent with flavors of pineapple, pear and apple. This Vermentino ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 12%

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

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

January 2006

Rossese di Dolceacqua 2004

Terre Bianche (Italy)

Rossese di Dolceacqua (Liguria)

Rossese
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 which start with hints of cherry and raspberry followed by aromas of cyclamen, strawberry, plum and geranium. 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 and raspberry. This wine ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13%

Pasta with meat, Sauteed meat with mushrooms, Roasted white meat

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

January 2006

Rossese di Dolceacqua Bricco Arcagna 2004

Terre Bianche (Italy)

Rossese di Dolceacqua (Liguria)

Rossese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This 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 cherry, raspberry and cyclamen followed by aromas of blueberry, plum, licorice and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, plum and blueberry. This Rossese ages for 12 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat

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

January 2006

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Terre Bianche

Liguria (Italy)

Arcana Bianco 2004

Terre Bianche (Italy)

Arcana Rosso 2001

Terre Bianche (Italy)

Riviera Ligure di Ponente Vermentino 2004

Terre Bianche (Italy)

Rossese di Dolceacqua 2004

Terre Bianche (Italy)

Rossese di Dolceacqua Bricco Arcagna 2004

Terre Bianche (Italy)