Barbera d'Asti 2010

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Barbera d'Asti (Piedmont)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This Barbera d'Asti 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, plum and violet followed by aromas of raspberry, blueberry and strawberry. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry and plum. This Barbera d'Asti ages for 6 months in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13%

Cold cuts, Meat and mushroom appetizers, Pasta with meat

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

February 2012

Barbera d'Asti 2016

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Barbera d'Alba (Piedmont)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. Intense, clean and pleasing, starts with hints of cherry, plum and raspberry followed by aromas of violet, strawberry and blueberry. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. Persistent finish with flavors of cherry, plum and raspberry. 6 months in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 14%

Cold cuts, Meat and mushroom appetizers, Pasta with meat

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

February 2018

Barbera d'Asti 2019

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Barbera d'Asti (Piedmont)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Brilliant ruby red and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of cherry, raspberry and plum followed by aromas of violet, geranium, cyclamen, strawberry and blueberry. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. Persistent finish with flavors of cherry, raspberry and plum. Aged in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 14%

Cold cuts, Meat and mushroom appetizers, Pasta with meat

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

May 2021

Barbera d'Asti Superiore Il Salice 2016

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Barbera d'Asti (Piedmont)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of cherry, plum and dried violet followed by aromas of blueberry, chocolate, tobacco, cinnamon, mace, leather, vanilla and menthol. Properly tannic attack with a pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Persistent finish with flavors of cherry, plum and blueberry. 8 months in cask, at least 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Stuffed pasta with meat and mushrooms, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Cheese

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

May 2021

Barbera d'Asti Superiore Il Salice 2017

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Barbera d'Asti (Piedmont)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, strawberry, chocolate, tobacco, cinnamon, mace, vanilla and menthol. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. Persistent finish with flavors of cherry, plum and blueberry. 8 months in cask, at least 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Stuffed pasta with meat and mushrooms, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Cheese

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

June 2022

Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nizza Le Rose 2012

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Barbera d'Asti (Piedmont)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of cherry, plum and dried violet followed by aromas of blueberry, dried rose, blackberry, cinnamon, cocoa, vanilla and menthol. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of cherry, plum and blueberry. 18 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Roasted meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

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

February 2018

Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nizza Vigna delle Rose 2003

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Barbera d'Asti (Piedmont)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Barbera 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 blueberry followed by aromas of violet, vanilla, tobacco, cinnamon, cocoa 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 blueberry. This Barbera ages for some months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat

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

Issue 51, April 2007

Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nizza Vigna delle Rose 2004

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Barbera d'Asti (Piedmont)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nizza Vigna delle Rose 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 cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of vanilla, tobacco, chocolate 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 cherry and plum. This barbera ages for few months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14.5%

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

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

April 2008

Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nizza Vigna delle Rose 2007

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Barbera d'Asti (Piedmont)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nizza Vigna delle Rose shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, vanilla, tobacco, cocoa, pink pepper, mace and menthol. 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 cherry, plum and blueberry. Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nizza Vigna delle Rose ages for 18 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Roasted meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

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

February 2012

Barbera d'Asti Superiore Vigna delle Rose 2000

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Barbera d'Asti (Piedmont)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Barbera shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals good personality with intense, clean, pleasing and elegant aromas of black cherry, blueberry, plum and violet followed by good aromas of vanilla, licorice, dried rose as well as a hint of menthol. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack however well balanced by alcohol, full body and intense flavors. The finish is persistent with good flavors of plum, black cherry and blueberry. A well made wine. This Barbera ages in barrique for some months followed by a short aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

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

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

Issue 13, November 2003

Barbera d'Asti Superiore Vigna delle Rose 2001

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Barbera d'Asti (Piedmont)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, blackberry and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, licorice, carob, dried violet 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 black cherry, plum and blueberry. This Barbera ages for some months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

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

Issue 29, April 2005

Barbera d'Asti Vigna del Salice 2001

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Barbera d'Asti (Piedmont)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose starts with intense, pleasing and elegant aromas characterized by fruits such as black cherry, blueberry, blackberry and plum followed by pleasing hints of violet and licorice. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack however balanced by alcohol, good body and intense flavors. The finish is persistent with pleasing flavors of plum, black cherry and blueberry. This Barbera ages for 7-8 months in steel tanks followed by 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Braised meat

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

October 2003

Barbera d'Asti Vigna del Salice 2003

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Barbera d'Asti (Piedmont)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This Barbera shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, pink pepper and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. Barbera d'Asti Vigna del Salice ages for 7-8 months in steel tanks followed by an aging of 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Braised meat

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

Issue 51, April 2007

Barbera d'Asti Vigna del Salice 2004

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Barbera d'Asti (Lombardy)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Barbera d'Asti Vigna del Salice shows intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of cherry and plum followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, strawberry, cinnamon and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, plum and blueberry. Barbera d'Asti Vigna del Salice ages for 8 months in steel tanks followed by at least 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat with mushrooms

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

April 2008

Barbera d'Asti Vigna del Salice 2009

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Barbera d'Asti (Piedmont)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Barbera d'Asti Vigna del Salice shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, raspberry, strawberry and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, plum and blueberry. Barbera d'Asti Vigna del Salice ages for 6 months in cask followed by at least 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

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

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

February 2012

Barbera d'Asti Vigna del Salice 2010

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Barbera d'Asti (Piedmont)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Barbera d'Asti Vigna del Salice shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, vanilla, cocoa and tobacco. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly crisp and properly tannic attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, plum and blueberry. Barbera d'Asti Vigna del Salice ages for 6 months in cask followed by 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

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

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

April 2012

Barbera d'Asti Vigna del Salice 2014

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Barbera d'Asti (Piedmont)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Brilliant ruby red and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of cherry, plum and raspberry followed by aromas of violet, strawberry, vanilla, tobacco and cocoa. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. Persistent finish with flavors of cherry, plum and raspberry. 8 months in cask, 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

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

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

February 2018

Monferrato Bianco Di.Vino 2010

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Monferrato (Piedmont)

Cortese, Favorita, Chardonnay
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Monferrato Bianco Di.Vino shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of pear, peach and apple followed by aromas of hawthorn, medlar 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 apple. A small part of Monferrato Bianco Di.Vino ferments in cask.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Fish and vegetable appetizers, Fried fish, Risotto with fish

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

February 2012

Monferrato Bianco Di.Vino 2015

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Monferrato (Piedmont)

Cortese, Favorita, Chardonnay
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Intense straw yellow and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of apple, pear and peach followed by aromas of citrus fruits, banana, hawthorn, plum and hints of vanilla. Crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Persistent finish with flavors of apple, peach and plum. A small part of this wine ferments in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Fish and vegetable appetizers, Fried fish, Risotto with fish, Sauteed white meat

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

February 2018

Monferrato Bianco Di.Vino 2019

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Monferrato (Piedmont)

Cortese, Favorita, Chardonnay
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Brilliant straw yellow and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of apple, pear and banana followed by aromas of hawthorn, citrus fruits, broom, medlar and peach. Crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of apple, pear and banana. Aged in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Fish and vegetable appetizers, Fried fish, Risotto with fish, Sauteed white meat

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

May 2021

Monferrato Bianco Di.Vino 2020

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Monferrato (Piedmont)

Cortese, Favorita, Chardonnay
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Intense straw yellow and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of apple, plum and banana followed by aromas of broom, hawthorn, citrus fruits, medlar and pear. Crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Persistent finish with flavors of apple, plum and banana. Aged in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Fish and vegetable appetizers, Fried fish, Risotto with fish, Sauteed white meat

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

June 2022

Monferrato Dolcetto Trevigne 2004

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Monferrato (Piedmont)

Dolcetto
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✭

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of purple red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of black cherry and raspberry followed by aromas of strawberry, pomegranate, cyclamen, blueberry and violet. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of black cherry, raspberry and blueberry.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Cold cuts, Stuffed pasta, Sauteed meat

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

March 2005

Monferrato Dolcetto Trevigne 2006

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Monferrato (Piedmont)

Dolcetto
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of purple red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of black cherry, blueberry and raspberry followed by aromas of plum, cyclamen and violet. 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 blueberry.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Cold cuts, Pasta with meat, Sauteed meat

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

March 2007

Monferrato Dolcetto Trevigne 2007

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Monferrato (Piedmont)

Dolcetto
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Monferrato Dolcetto Trevigne shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of purple red, moderate transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of black cherry, raspberry and plum followed by aromas of strawberry, cyclamen and blueberry. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Cold cuts, Pasta with meat, Sauteed meat

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

April 2008

Monferrato Freisa 8.24 2019

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Monferrato (Piedmont)

Freisa
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of cherry, plum ans strawberry followed by aromas of violet, carnation, blueberry, chocolate, carob, cinnamon, vanilla and menthol. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of cherry, plum and strawberry. 12 months in cask, 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Stuffed pasta with mushrooms, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Roasted meat, Cheese

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

June 2022

Monferrato Rosso Di.Vino 2009

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Monferrato (Piedmont)

Barbera (70%), Cabernet Sauvignon (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Monferrato Rosso Di.Vino shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, pink pepper and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, plum and black currant. Monferrato Rosso Di.Vino is made from late harvest grapes and ages for 6 months in cask.

Alcohol: 14%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat, Hard cheese

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

February 2012

Monferrato Rosso Di.Vino 2014

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Monferrato (Piedmont)

Barbera (70%), Cabernet Sauvignon (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Intense ruby red and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, menthol and hints of vanilla. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of cherry, plum and black currant. 6 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14%

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

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

February 2018

Monferrato Rosso Di.Vino 2017

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Monferrato (Piedmont)

Barbera (70%), Cabernet Sauvignon (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧❂

Intense ruby red and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, chocolate, tobacco, pink pepper, vanilla and menthol. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of cherry, plum and black currant. 6 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14.5%

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

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

May 2021

Monferrato Rosso Di.Vino 2019

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Monferrato (Piedmont)

Barbera (70%), Cabernet Sauvignon (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, chocolate, carob, pink pepper, tobacco and vanilla. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of cherry, plum and black currant. 6 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14%

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

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

June 2022

Moscato d'Asti 2011

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Asti (Piedmont)

Moscato Bianco
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This Moscato d'Asti shows a pale greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, crystalline. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of grape, peach and white rose followed by aromas of pear, lychee and sage. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and crisp attack, however balanced by alcohol, light body, pleasing effervescence. The finish is persistent with flavors of grape, peach and lychee. This Moscato d'Asti ferments in closed tank.

Alcohol: 5.5%

Cream desserts, Semifreddo

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Aromatic Sweet Sparkling Wines)

February 2012

Nizza Le Rose 2016

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Nizza (Piedmont)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, dried rose, tobacco, cocoa, mace, vanilla and menthol. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of cherry, plum and blueberry. 18 months in barrique, 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Roasted meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

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

May 2021

Nizza Le Rose 2017

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Nizza (Piedmont)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Intense ruby red and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of dried rose, blueberry, cocoa, tobacco, mace, vanilla and menthol. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness and roundness. Persistent finish with flavors of cherry, plum and blueberry. At least 24 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Roasted meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

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

June 2022

Nizza Riserva Le Rose 2015

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Nizza (Piedmont)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Intense ruby red and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of cherry, plum and dried violet followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry, cocoa, tobacco, licorice, leather, cinnamon, mace, vanilla and menthol. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Persistent finish with flavors of cherry, plum and blueberry. 36 months in cask, 12 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

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

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

May 2021

Nizza Riserva Le Rose 2016

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Nizza (Piedmont)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Deep ruby red and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of cherry, plum and dried violet followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry, cocoa, tobacco, cinnamon, leather, licorice, mace, vanilla and menthol. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. Persistent finish with flavors of cherry, plum and blueberry. At least 36 months in cask, 12 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

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

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

June 2022

Piemonte Moscato Passito Sileo 2000

Franco Mondo (Italy)

(Piedmont)

Moscato Bianco
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a brilliant amber yellow color and nuances of amber yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, elegant and refined aromas which start with the characteristic aromatic hint of Muscat grape followed by aromas of fruit and jams such as raisin, dried apricot, candied fruit, fig jam, quince jam, peach jam, orange marmalade, litchi and citrus fruit peel as well as pleasing and clean aromas of vanilla, toffee and lavender. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a round and velvety attack however well balanced, very pleasing sweetness, good body and intense flavors. The finish is persistent with good flavors of raisin, candied fruit, orange marmalade and dried apricot. A well made wine. Sileo ferments in barrique for some months.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Hard and piquant cheese, Fruit tarts, Confectionery

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Sweet Wines)

Issue 13, November 2003

Piemonte Moscato Passito Sileo 2001

Franco Mondo (Italy)

(Piedmont)

Moscato Bianco
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This wine shows a brilliant amber yellow color and nuances of amber yellow, transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of raisin and fig jam followed by aromas of candied fruit, apricot jam, quince jam, peach jam, date, almond, lavender, citrus fruits peel, honey, Orange marmalade and vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and smooth attack, however well balanced, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of raisin, peach jam, honey and fig jam. A well made wine. Sileo ferments in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Confectionery, Fruit tarts, Hard and piquant cheese

Suggested glass	14 °C (57 °F)
(Sweet Wines)

Issue 29, April 2005

Piemonte Moscato Passito Sileo 2003

Franco Mondo (Italy)

(Piedmont)

Moscato Bianco
Sweet Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This wine shows a brilliant amber yellow color and nuances of amber yellow, transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of raisin, fig jam and candied fruits followed by aromas of dried apricot, quince jam, peach jam, date, lavender, vanilla, honey, citrus fruit peel and almond. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a sweet and round attack, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of raisin, fig jam and dried apricot. Piemonte Moscato Passito Sileo ferments and ages in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Confectionery, Fruit tarts, Hard and piquant cheese

Suggested glass	14 °C (57 °F)
(Sweet Wines)

April 2008

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