Ritratto Bianco 2000

La Vis (Italy)

(Trentino)

Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Riesling
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This wine shows an intense straw yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, elegant and pleasing aromas which start with aromas of banana and toasted wood followed by good aromas of pineapple, hawthorn, acacia, broom, melon, pear and vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack however well balanced, intense flavors and good body. The finish is persistent with flavors of toasted wood, pear and banana. A well made wine. Ritratto Bianco ages for 8 months in barrique followed by 10-12 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted fish, Pasta and risotto with fish and mushrooms, Sauteed fish

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

Issue 14, December 2003

Ritratto Rosso 2000

La Vis (Italy)

(Trentino)

Teroldego, Lagrein
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This wine shows a deep ruby red color and nuances of purple red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, elegant and refined aromas which start with aromas of violet and black cherry followed by good aromas of blueberry, blackberry and plum as well as pleasing aromas of vanilla, cocoa, licorice and toasted wood. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack however well balanced, intense flavors, good body and agreeable tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and blueberry. A well made wine. Ritratto Rosso ages for 18 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13%

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

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

November 2003

Trentino Bianco dei Sorni 2002

La Vis (Italy)

Trentino (Trentino)

Nosiola, Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes good personality with intense, clean, pleasing and elegant aromas that start with aromas of apple, pear and broom followed by banana, hawthorn, almond and hints of honey. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack however balanced by alcohol, intense flavors, good body. The finish is persistent with flavors of pear, apple and honey. This wine ages for 3 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 12%

Fish appetizers, Vegetable soups, Pasta and risotto with fish, Crustaceans

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

November 2003

Trentino Cabernet Sauvignon Ritratti 2000

La Vis (Italy)

Trentino (Trentino)

Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, elegant and refined aromas which start with nuances of black cherry, blueberry and violet followed by good aromas of black currant, plum, licorice, cocoa and vanilla as well as a pleasing hint of thyme. 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 black cherry, plum and black currant. A well made wine. This Cabernet Sauvignon ages for 14 months in barrique followed by 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 12.5%

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

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

Issue 14, December 2003

Trentino Chardonnay Ritratti 2002

La Vis (Italy)

Trentino (Trentino)

Chardonnay
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with aromas of hawthorn, broom and banana followed by aromas of acacia, chamomile, broom, apple, pear and plum. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and slightly round attack however balanced, good body and intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of chamomile, pear and banana. A little part of this wine ages in barrique for two months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Risotto with vegetables, Sauteed fish, Crustaceans, Pasta with fish

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

November 2003

Trentino Lagrein I Baldazzini 2002

La Vis (Italy)

Trentino (Trentino)

Lagrein
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, elegant and pleasing aromas which start with aromas of blueberry, black cherry and vanilla followed by good aromas of blackberry, plum and violet as well as pleasing hints of licorice and eucalyptus. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack however well balanced by alcohol, good body and intense flavors. The finish is persistent with good flavors of black cherry, blueberry and plum. A well made wine. This Lagrein ages for 2 months in cask followed by a 3-4 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 12.5%

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

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

November 2003

Trentino Pinot Grigio Ritratti 2002

La Vis (Italy)

Trentino (Trentino)

Pinot Grigio
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This wine shows a brilliant straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of apple, pear and broom followed by aromas of hawthorn, lemon, hazelnut and peach. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack however balanced, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of lemon, apple and pear. A small part of this wine ages in barrique for 2 months.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Dairy products, Pasta and risotto with vegetables, Boiled fish, Crustaceans

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

November 2003

Trentino Sauvignon Maso Tratta 2002

La Vis (Italy)

Trentino (Trentino)

Sauvignon Blanc
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, elegant, pleasing and refined aromas where the typicality of Sauvignon Blanc is clearly recognizable. The aromatic sequence starts with aromas of elder, peach, passion fruit and pineapple followed by intense aromas of acacia, banana, broom, lemon, litchi, pear and grapefruit. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack however balanced by alcohol, intense, flavors, good body, agreeable. The finish is persistent with clean flavors of peach, lemon, pear and pineapple. A well made wine. Maso Tratta ages for 4 months in steel tanks and for 3 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Sauteed fish with mushrooms, Pasta and risotto with fish, Crustaceans, Vegetable soups

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

November 2003

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Ritratto Bianco 2000

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Ritratto Rosso 2000

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Trentino Bianco dei Sorni 2002

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Trentino Cabernet Sauvignon Ritratti 2000

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Trentino Chardonnay Ritratti 2002

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Trentino Lagrein I Baldazzini 2002

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Trentino Pinot Grigio Ritratti 2002

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Trentino Sauvignon Maso Tratta 2002

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