Albiola 2003

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Syrah (85%), Sangiovese (15%)
Rose Wine	Score: ✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant cherry pink color and nuances of cherry pink, transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of raspberry and cherry followed by aromas of strawberry, peach and dog rose. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and pleasing attack however balanced, good body, intense flavors. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of raspberry and strawberry.

Alcohol: 12%

Fish and mushrooms soups, Sauteed white meat, Roasted fish

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

March 2004

Albiola 2004

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Syrah (85%), Sangiovese (15%)
Rose Wine	Score: ✧✧✧❂

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

Alcohol: 12%

Roasted fish, Fish soups, Sauteed white meat, Stuffed pasta

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

February 2005

Albiola 2005

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Syrah (85%), Sangiovese (15%)
Rose Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭❂

The wine shows an intense cherry pink color and nuances of cherry pink, transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of cherry, raspberry and strawberry followed by aromas of blueberry, cyclamen, plum and rose. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of raspberry, cherry and strawberry.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted fish, Fish soups, Sauteed white meat, Stuffed pasta

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

April 2006

Antinoo 2000

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Chardonnay (66%), Viognier (34%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a beautiful straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose is elegant with intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas of acacia, pineapple, banana, coffee, litchi, melon, peach, elder, gooseberry and vanilla. In mouth is very balanced with good correspondence to the nose, intense flavors and very agreeable. The finish is persistent with good flavors of litchi, peach, pineapple, banana and apple. A well made wine. Antinoo ages in barrique for 6-8 months followed by 6-12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Pasta and risotto with fish, Roasted white meat, Soft cheese

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

Issue 10, Summer 2003

Antinoo 2001

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Chardonnay (66%), Viognier (34%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This wine shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and elegant aromas which start with hints of peach, pear and toasted wood followed by good aromas of apple, pineapple, hawthorn, litchi, grapefruit and vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing. The finish is persistent with flavors of peach, pear and apple. Antinoo ages in barrique for 6-8 months.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Pasta with mushrooms, Sauteed meat with mushrooms, Fried and broiled fish

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

Issue 18, April 2004

Antinoo 2003

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Chardonnay (66%), Viognier (34%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧❂

The wine shows an intense straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of banana, apple and plum followed by aromas of pineapple, grapefruit, hawthorn, toasted wood, vanilla, hazelnut and praline. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and pleasing roundness, however well balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, banana, pineapple and apple. A well made wine. Antinoo ages in barrique for 6-8 months followed by 6-12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Stuffed pasta with mushrooms, Roasted fish, Roasted white meat

Suggested glass	11 °C (51 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

Issue 32, Summer 2005

Antinoo 2004

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Chardonnay (66%), Viognier (34%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧❂

Antinoo shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of apple, banana and toasted followed by aromas of pear, plum, grapefruit, vanilla, hazelnut, coffee, hawthorn and hints of mineral The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and pleasing smoothness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, plum and grapefruit. Antinoo ages in barrique for 6-8 months followed by 6-12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Stuffed pasta with mushrooms, Roasted fish, Roasted white meat

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

Issue 41, May 2006

Antinoo 2005

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Chardonnay (66%), Viognier (34%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Antinoo shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of banana, apple and plum followed by aromas of hazelnut, vanilla, mineral, hawthorn, pear and grapefruit. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, apple and plum. Antinoo ages in barrique for 8 months followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Stuffed pasta with mushrooms, Roasted fish, Roasted white meat

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

August 2007

Aphrodisium 2004

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Viognier, Fiano, Greco, Petit Manseng
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a pale golden yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals good personality with intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of grape, candied fruit, citrus fruits peel followed by aromas of apricot, banana, date, litchi, vanilla, honey, pear and almond. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and smooth attack with pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of grape, pear and banana. A well made wine. Aphrodisium ferments in barrique.

Alcohol: 13%

Fruit tarts, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	14 °C (57 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

Issue 29, April 2005

Aphrodisium 2005

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Viognier, Fiano, Greco, Petit Manseng
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This wine shows a pale golden yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with hints of grape, apricot and peach followed by aromas of litchi, candied fruit, pear, vanilla, quince, date, almond and honey. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of grape, peach and honey. A well made wine. Aphrodisium ferments in barrique.

Alcohol: 11%

Fruit tarts, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	14 °C (57 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

Issue 41, May 2006

Aphrodisium 2006

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Viognier, Fiano, Greco, Petit Manseng
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Aphrodisium shows a brilliant golden yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with hints of grape, peach and litchi followed by aromas of pineapple, banana, medlar, pear, quince, honey, almond and broom. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and round attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. The finish is persistent with flavors of grape, peach and pineapple. A well made wine. Aphrodisium ferments in barrique.

Alcohol: 11%

Fruit desserts

Suggested glass	14 °C (57 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

February 2008

Cabernet Sauvignon 2000

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a beautiful and intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals personality and pleasing, clean, intense and refined aromas of black cherry, blueberry jam, plum jam, black currant and bell pepper followed by good and intense aromas of cocoa, leather, eucalyptus, tobacco and vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, an evident tannic attack however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with clean flavors of black currant, black cherry and blueberry. A very well made wine which will give its best with a further aging in bottle. This Cabernet Sauvignon ages in barrique for 18-20 months followed by a further aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Game, Braised meat, Stewed meat, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

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

Issue 10, Summer 2003

Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry and black currant followed by aromas of blueberry, plum, vanilla, licorice, tobacco, violet, blackberry, carob and hints of eucalyptus. 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 black currant. A well made wine. This Cabernet Sauvignon ages in barrique for 18-20 months.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

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

Issue 28, March 2005

Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This Cabernet Sauvignon 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 black cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, vanilla, tobacco, bell pepper, cinnamon and menthol. 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. A well made wine. This Cabernet Sauvignon ages for 18-20 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

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

Issue 50, March 2007

Chardonnay 2003

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Chardonnay
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The 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 acacia and banana followed by aromas of broom, litchi, passion fruit, medlar, pear and peach. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, pear and peach. This Chardonnay ages in steel tanks for 3-4 months.

Alcohol: 13%

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

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

March 2004

Chardonnay 2004

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Chardonnay
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of banana, apple and pear followed by aromas of acacia, hawthorn, litchi, broom and peach. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, peach and pear. This Chardonnay ages in steel tanks for 3-4 months.

Alcohol: 13%

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

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

February 2005

Chardonnay 2005

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Chardonnay
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of pear, peach and acacia followed by aromas of banana, hawthorn, apple and plum. 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 pineapple and pear. This Chardonnay ages in steel tanks for 3-4 months.

Alcohol: 13%

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

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

April 2006

Chardonnay 2006

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Chardonnay
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Chardonnay shows a brilliant 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, peach and apple followed by aromas of banana, pineapple, plum and broom. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of pear, peach and pineapple. This Chardonnay ages in steel tanks for 4 months.

Alcohol: 13%

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

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

August 2007

Madreselva 1999

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Cabernet Sauvignon (34%), Merlot (33%), Petit Verdot (33%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

This wine has a beautiful and intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals personality with intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas of black cherry, blueberry, plum, black currant and violet followed by good and intense aromas of cocoa, coffee, leather, eucalyptus, licorice and vanilla. In the mouth has excellent correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack however well balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors. The finish is very persistent with long and pleasing flavors of plum, blueberry and black cherry. A very well made wine. Madreselva ages for 16-18 months in barrique followed by 4-6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Game, Roasted meat, Braised meat, Stewed meat, Hard cheese

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

Issue 10, Summer 2003

Madreselva 2000

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
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 refines aromas which start with hints of plum and black cherry followed by aromas of coffee, carob, licorice, black currant, tobacco and vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum and black cherry. Madreselva ages for 16-18 months in barrique followed by 4-6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Braised and stewed meat, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

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

February 2005

Madreselva 2001

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of black cherry, black currant and plum followed by aromas of blackberry, violet, vanilla, licorice, tobacco, cinnamon, cocoa and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and good roundness, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black currant, plum and black cherry. A well made wine. Madreselva ages in cask for 16-18 months followed by 4-6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Game, Stewed and braised meat, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

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

June 2005

Madreselva 2003

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

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

Madreselva shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby 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 vanilla, violet, blueberry, bell pepper, cocoa, eucalyptus and mace. 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. Madreselva ages for 16-18 months in barrique followed by 4-6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Game, Stewed and braised meat with mushrooms, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

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

Febbraio 2007

Mater Matuta 1999

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Syrah (85%), Petit Verdot (15%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

A great wine. This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose has great personality with intense, clean, pleasing and elegant aromas of black cherry jam, blueberry, plum, black currant, violet, cyclamen, carob and black pepper followed by good aromas of vanilla, cocoa, licorice and eucalyptus. In mouth is smooth, round and very balanced with excellent correspondence to the nose, intense flavors and full body. The finish is very persistent with long and clean flavors of black cherry, plum, black currant, plum and blueberry. A very well made wine. Mater Matuta ages in barrique for 22-24 months followed by 6-8 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Game, Braised meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

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

Issue 10, Summer 2003

Mater Matuta 2000

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Syrah (85%), Petit Verdot (15%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

This 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, black cherry and black currant followed by aromas of toasted wood, vanilla, blueberry, licorice, tobacco, coffee, carob, mace, black pepper and eucalyptus. In the mouth has very good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however well balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is very persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum, black currant and blueberry. A very well made wine. Mater Matuta ages for 22-24 months in barrique followed by 6-8 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

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

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

Issue 28, March 2005

Mater Matuta 2001

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Syrah (85%), Petit Verdot (15%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of black cherry, black currant, plum and blackberry followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, vanilla, licorice, tobacco, black pepper, cocoa, cinnamon and eucalyptus. The mouth has very good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and good roundness, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense, flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is very persistent with long flavors of black currant, black cherry, plum and blueberry. A well made wine. Mater Matuta ages for 22-24 months in barrique followed by 6-8 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

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

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

Issue 32, Summer 2005

Mater Matuta 2003

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Syrah (85%), Petit Verdot (15%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Mater Matuta 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 black cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of vanilla, violet, blueberry, black pepper, chocolate, tobacco, licorice, mace and eucalyptus. The mouth has excellent correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is very persistent with long flavors of black cherry, black currant and plum. A well made wine. Mater Matuta ages for 22-24 months in barrique followed by 6-8 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

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

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

Issue 50, March 2007

Merlot 2003

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Merlot
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of black cherry and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, black currant and hints of bell pepper. 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 blueberry and plum. This Merlot ages for few months in cask.

Alcohol: 13%

Sauteed meat with mushrooms, Stuffed pasta, Broiled meat and barbecue

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Young Red Wines)

February 2005

Merlot 2004

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Merlot
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This 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 black cherry and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, raspberry, black currant and bell pepper. 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 black currant. This Merlot ages for few months in cask.

Alcohol: 13%

Sauteed meat with mushrooms, Stuffed pasta, Broiled meat and barbecue

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

April 2006

Petit Manseng 2006

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Petit Manseng
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧❂

This Petit Manseng shows an intense greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of apple, pineapple and nettle followed by aromas of peach, pear, mango, grapefruit, broom and elder. The mouth has good correspond to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of pineapple, apple and peach.

Alcohol: 13%

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

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

August 2007

Petit Verdot 2001

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Petit Verdot
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes good personality with intense, clean, elegant and firm aromas of black cherry, strawberry jam, hay, blueberry, plum, black currant and violet followed by good aromas of vanilla, rose, nutmeg and licorice. In mouth reveals a slightly alcoholic attack however well balanced by tannins, intense flavors and full body. The finish is persistent with good flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. A well made wine. This Petit Verdot is aged in barrique.

Alcohol: 13%

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

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Young Red Wines)

Issue 10, Summer 2003

Petit Verdot 2003

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Petit Verdot
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 black cherry, plum and blueberry followed by aromas of blackberry, carob, violet, cyclamen and hints of vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, blueberry and plum. This Petit Verdot is aged for few months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13%

Stewed meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat

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

February 2005

Petit Verdot 2004

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Petit Verdot
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby 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 blueberry, blackberry, violet and vanilla. 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 black currant. This Petit Verdot ages for some months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13%

Stewed meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat

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

April 2006

Satrico 2003

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Trebbiano Giallo
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧❂

This wine shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with hints of peach, litchi and pineapple followed by good aromas of acacia, broom, pear, apple and hints of elder. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however well balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of peach, pear and pineapple. A well made wine.

Alcohol: 13%

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

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

Issue 18, April 2004

Satrico 2004

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Trebbiano Giallo
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭❂

The wine shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of pear, peach and apple followed by aromas of acacia, hawthorn, broom, litchi and pineapple. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of pear, peach and litchi. Satrico ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13%

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

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

February 2005

Satrico 2005

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Trebbiano Giallo
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭❂

Satrico shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of peach, hawthorn and pineapple followed by aromas of banana, pear, broom, litchi and apple. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable crispness. The finish is persistent with flavors of peach, apple and pear. Satrico ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13%

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

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

April 2006

Satrico 2006

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Trebbiano Giallo
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭❂

Satrico 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 gooseberry, peach and pear followed by aromas of pineapple, broom, litchi and elder. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of peach, pineapple and pear. Satrico ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13%

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

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

August 2007

Sauvignon 2003

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Sauvignon Blanc
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The node denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of elder and peach followed by aromas of pineapple, banana, broom, litchi, pear and hints of sage. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of peach, litchi and pineapple.

Alcohol: 13%

Fried fish, Pasta and risotto with fish, Broiled fish, Mushrooms and vegetables soups

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

March 2004

Sauvignon 2004

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Sauvignon Blanc
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This wine shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of peach and pear followed by aromas of hawthorn, elder, bell pepper, litchi, pineapple and broom. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of peach, pineapple and litchi. This Sauvignon Blanc ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13%

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

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

February 2005

Sauvignon 2005

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Sauvignon Blanc
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows an intense greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of peach, pineapple and elder followed by aromas of lemon, litchi, pear, apple and hawthorn. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable crispness. The finish is persistent with flavors of peach, pineapple and pear. This Sauvignon Blanc ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13%

Fried fish, Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Dairy products

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

April 2006

Sauvignon 2006

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Sauvignon Blanc
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Sauvignon shows a brilliant 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, peach and lemon followed by aromas of apple, elder, plum and hawthorn. 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, lemon and peach. This Sauvignon Blanc ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13%

Fried fish, Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Dairy products

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

August 2007

Shiraz 2001

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Syrah
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine has a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes pleasing, intense, and clean aromas of black cherry, strawberry, raspberry, carob, plum and violet followed by pleasing aromas of vanilla and black pepper. In the mouth reveals good correspondence to the nose, a slightly alcoholic attack however balanced by tannins, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of raspberry, strawberry and plum. This Syrah is aged in barrique.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Hard cheese

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

Issue 10, Summer 2003

Shiraz 2003

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Syrah
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This Syrah 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 black cherry, plum and blueberry followed by aromas of black currant, pomegranate, cyclamen and hints of vanilla. 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 plum and blueberry. This Syrah ages in barrique.

Alcohol: 13%

Stewed meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Young Red Wines)

February 2005

Shiraz 2004

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

(Latium)

Syrah
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of blueberry, pomegranate, violet and hints of 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. This Shiraz ages in barrique.

Alcohol: 13%

Stewed meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat

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

April 2006

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Petit Verdot 2001

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Satrico 2003

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Shiraz 2001

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