Wine Culture and Information since 2002 - Volume 23

Flavio Busti

Umbria (Italy)

Wines Reviewed: 5

Average Score: ✧✧✧✭

Bianco della Dianira 2010

Castel Sant'Elena Riserva 2009

Grechetto 2007

Merlot 2005

Sangiovese 2006

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Bianco della Dianira 2010

Flavio Busti (Italy)

(Umbria)

Grechetto, Pinot Grigio
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Bianco della Dianira 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 apple, plum and hazelnut followed by aromas of hawthorn, broom and pear. 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 apple, plum and pear. Bianco della Dianira ferments in cask.

Alcohol: 13.5%

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

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

December 2011

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Castel Sant'Elena Riserva 2009

Flavio Busti (Italy)

(Umbria)

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Castel Sant'Elena Riserva shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate 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 dried violet, blueberry, vanilla, cocoa, mace and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and black currant. Castel Sant'Elena Riserva is made from late harvested grapes and ferments in cask.

Alcohol: 14%

Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

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

December 2011

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Grechetto 2007

Flavio Busti (Italy)

(Umbria)

Grechetto
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧❂

This Grechetto shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of apple, pear and hawthorn followed by aromas of plum, broom and hazelnut. 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 apple, plum and hazelnut. This wine ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Fried fish, Pasta and risotto with fish, Sauteed white meat

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

August 2008

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Merlot 2005

Flavio Busti (Italy)

(Umbria)

Merlot
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Merlot shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, vanilla, chocolate and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. This wine ages in barrique.

Alcohol: 14%

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

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

August 2008

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Sangiovese 2006

Flavio Busti (Italy)

(Umbria)

Sangiovese
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 plum, black cherry and violet followed by aromas of blackberry, blueberry and raspberry. 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 black cherry and plum. This Sangiovese ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 14.5%

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

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

July 2008

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