Falerio Vigna Solaria 2002

Velenosi Ercole (Italy)

Falerio (Marches)

Trebbiano Toscano, Pecorino, Passerina, Chardonnay
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals pleasing, intense and elegant aromas which start with aromas of elder flower, broom, pear and apple followed by pleasing and good aromas of litchi, hawthorn, pineapple and banana. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a pleasing crispness and good balance, very agreeable. The finish is persistent with good flavors of pear, banana and litchi. This wine ages for 6 months in steel containers.

Alcohol: 13%

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

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

August 2003

Linagre 2002

Velenosi Ercole (Italy)

(Marches)

Sauvignon Blanc, Pecorino
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows a beautiful and soft straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, pleasing, clean, refined and elegant aromas where the Sauvignon Blanc grape is clearly perceivable from the beginning. The wine starts with fresh and good aromas of elder flower, broom, peach, pear and pineapple followed by intense and good aromas of banana, litchi, melon, grapefruit as well as hints of bell pepper. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a pleasing crisp attack however well balanced, good body and very agreeable. The finish is persistent with pleasing and good flavors of peach, pineapple and melon. A well made wine.

Alcohol: 12.5%

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

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

Issue 12, October 2003

Ludi 2001

Velenosi Ercole (Italy)

(Marches)

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

The wine shows a deep ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose has good personality and intense, clean, pleasing and elegant aromas of black cherry, blueberry, carob, plum and violet followed by intense and pleasing aromas of menthol and vanilla as well as pleasing hints of peach. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack however balanced by alcohol, full body and intense flavors. The finish is persistent with good flavors of plum, blueberry and black cherry. A well made wine. Ludi ages for about 12 months in barrique followed by 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

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

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

August 2003

Rêve 2001

Velenosi Ercole (Italy)

(Marches)

Chardonnay
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows a beautiful and intense straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose starts with an intense hint of toasted wood followed by elegant, intense, clean and pleasing aromas of banana, coffee, pineapple, acacia, grapefruit, peach, vanilla, apple, litchi and pear as well as hints of toasted bread. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly alcoholic attack however balanced, good body and intense flavors. The finish is persistent with good flavors of pear, vanilla, banana and pineapple. A well made wine. Rêve is produced with late harvested grapes and ferments in barrique.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Stuffed pasta, Fried vegetables, Roasted fish, Sauteed meat, Soft cheese

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

Issue 12, October 2003

Rosso Piceno Superiore Il Brecciarolo 2000

Velenosi Ercole (Italy)

Rosso Piceno (Marches)

Montepulciano, Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and elegant aromas of black cherry, carob, blueberry, plum and violet followed by pleasing hints of vanilla and menthol. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly alcoholic attack however balanced by tannins, good body and intense flavors. The finish is persistent with good flavors of plum, black cherry and blueberry. This Rosso Piceno ages for 12 months in cask.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Braised meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

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

August 2003

Rosso Piceno Superiore Roggio del Filare 2000

Velenosi Ercole (Italy)

Rosso Piceno (Marches)

Montepulciano (80%), Sangiovese (20%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This wine shows a beautiful and deep ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose has personality with intense, clean, refined, elegant and pleasing aromas of black cherry, carob, blueberry, blackberry, black currant, plum and violet followed by intense and good aromas of caper, ink, licorice, leather, black pepper and vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack however balanced by alcohol, intense flavors and full body. The finish is persistent with good and intense flavors of black cherry, blueberry and plum. A very well made wine. Roggio del Filare ages in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

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

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

Issue 12, October 2003

Velenosi Brut Metodo Classico

Velenosi Ercole (Italy)

(Marches)

Chardonnay, Pinot Nero
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows an intense straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent, good effervescence, fine and persistent bubbles. The nose reveals delicate, pleasing and clean aromas of broom, litchi, peach, grapefruit and citrus fruit peel followed by a pleasing hint of resin. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly sparkling attack, good crispness and balance, intense flavors and agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of grapefruit, pear and peach. This sparkling wine is produced with the classic method and stays in contact of yeasts for 36 months.

Alcohol: 12%

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

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

August 2003

Villa Angela 2002

Velenosi Ercole (Italy)

(Marches)

Chardonnay
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals good personality as well as intense, clean, refined, pleasing and elegant aromas which start with an intense aroma of yeasts followed by good aromas of banana, apple, hazelnut, pear and grapefruit followed by aromas of broom and hawthorn. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly alcoholic attack however well balanced by acidity, intense flavors and good body. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple, grapefruit and pear. Villa Angela ages for 6 months in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13.5%

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

Suggested glass	11 °C (51 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

August 2003

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Velenosi Ercole

Marches (Italy)

Falerio Vigna Solaria 2002

Velenosi Ercole (Italy)

Linagre 2002

Velenosi Ercole (Italy)

Ludi 2001

Velenosi Ercole (Italy)

Rêve 2001

Velenosi Ercole (Italy)

Rosso Piceno Superiore Il Brecciarolo 2000

Velenosi Ercole (Italy)

Rosso Piceno Superiore Roggio del Filare 2000

Velenosi Ercole (Italy)

Velenosi Brut Metodo Classico

Velenosi Ercole (Italy)

Villa Angela 2002

Velenosi Ercole (Italy)