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Giulia
Marche
Abruzzo
Toscana
Umbria
Piemonte
Puglia
Calabria
Trentino
Baron
von Kripp
"Stachlburg" Chardonnay Barrique 2003, IGT Weinberg Dolomiten
* A
rare combination of
richness, smoothness and ripeness matched by a strong and
scintillating, refreshing acidity. Has a lot of elegance and a very
clean and crystal clear style wih beautiful refined and subtle nuances
of fruit and minerals. Quite heavily oaked, but counterbalancing it
beautifully with an impressive freshness and great mineral purity,
maintaining its pure and mountain air-like freshness. Organic
wine of high quality.
-
tasted: 17-01-'07
- lotnr.: L 3
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Veneto
Zenato
Valpolicella
Superiore 2003, D.O.C. Valpolicella Superiore
* This modern and
easy drinking wine with a tiny touch of subtle oak offers beautiful
fruit in a velvety, compact and intense core, with concentration, but
also freshness and elegance next to some complexity and
depth. A
beautiful expression of terroir, surpassing its "modest" D.O.C.
- estimated retail price
ca. 7 euro
-
tasted:
19-10-'06
several times after this date: consistent notes.
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Zenato Soave
Vigneto
Colombara
2004, D.O.C. Soave Classico **HERITAGE
WINE**
*
Maybe not the greatest
expression
of this Soave "Cru" terroir, this wine offers impressive quality,
beauty,
freshness, concentration, outstanding purity and an exemplary
naturalness
for a very affordable price. No need for wood, just the
purest of
wine!!
-
estimated retail price ca.
7 euro
-
tasted: 22-05-'05 several
times before (since 21-03-'05): consistent notes.
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Lombardia
Castello
di
Stefanago-Baruffaldi "Casaresca" Bonarda
vivace 2004, D.O.C. Oltrepo Pavese. **HERITAGE
WINE**
* If
you just want pure and
uncomplicated pleasure, try this organically produced wine: the
expressive spicy and ripe cherry fruit combines nicely with the
piquant, slightly rustic tannins, uplifting freshness and the
attractive touch of sweetness. The very light sparkle adds an extra
fresh and joyful touch. Not complex or deep, but just delicious.
-
estimated retail price ca.
7 euro
- tasted:
17-01-’07
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Friuli-Venezia
Giulia
Clivi
"Brazan"
2003, D.O.C. Collio Goriziano **HERITAGE
WINE**
*
A great, exceptional wine, loaded with subtle and pure impressions of
minerals, herbs, flowers, fruit (quince, apples), nuts, honey, etc.
combined with and impressive freshness, great intensity, depth,
refinement, complexity, impeccable purity and an excellent balance.
This wine has a unique character and shows there is a whole world of
breathtaking aroma's to be discovered next to those from Chardonnay,
Sauvignon and even Viognier. A great classic that you should taste at
least once in your (wine)life.
-
estimated retail price
ca. € 21,=
-
tasted: 23-01-’08
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Clivi
"Galea"
2003, D.O.C. Collio Orientali del Friuli **HERITAGE
WINE**
* A
great wine from a
"hot" vintage, but with an impressive freshness and a rich, ripe and
concentrated character in which a symphony of complex, subtle nuances
of herbs, nuts, minerals, flowers, honey and ginger is displayed, a
wine with great depth, length, balance and purity. This unique
wine's character shows there is a whole world of
breathtaking aroma's to
be discovered next to those from Chardonnay, Sauvignon and even
Viognier.
-
estimated retail price
ca. € 20,=
-
tasted: 23-01-’08
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Clivi
"Galea"
rosso 2000, D.O.C. Collio Orientali del Friuli
*
An intense and
expressive, mature and super classical wine: an intriguing mix
of an earthy, classy Bordeaux (aroma's) with loads of
phenolic and mature impressions of mushrooms, earth, cedar, farmyard
and smoke and a structure of a classical Burgundy (less compact and
tight than Bordeaux) combined with the elegance and remarkably
freshness of a high quality Cabernet from the Loire. A wine from
another era in the style of the 1970-ties, 100% naturally produced from
very old Merlots, an absolute rarity.
-
estimated retail price
ca. € 27,=
-
tasted: 23-01-’08
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Ciani
Refosco dal
Peduncolo rosso 2005, D.O.C. Grave del Friuli. **HERITAGE
WINE**
* A very
honest and
straight wine, very smooth, soft and fresh, very fruity, earthy and
spicy, with a specific aromatic, a slight rustic twist providing both
character and tension to this easy drinking wine.
- estimated retail price
ca. 7,00 euro
- tasted: 04-10-’06
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Ciani Verduzzo Friulano
2005, D.O.C. Grave del Friuli. **HERITAGE
WINE**
* A medium
sweet white wine
with an interesting soft and very smooth character, low-key aromatic
character with impressions of honey, minerals, almonds, flowers and a
nice freshness, well balanced wine with a very original style.
- tasted: 04-10-’06
- lotnr.: L 0605
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Marche
Accattoli
Verdicchio
2005, D.O.C. Verdicchio di Matelica . **HERITAGE WINE**
* A
very attractive dry white
wine with good and interesting regional character, a delicious
freshness,
nice richness and intensity, beautiful white fruit, minerals, a touch
of
nuts and herbs, very pure and clean style, excellent balance, great
value
for (little) money.
-
estimated retail price ca.
6 euro
-
tasted: 11-05-’06
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Accattoli Lacrima
2004,
D.O.C. Lacrima di Morro d'Alba. **HERITAGE WINE**
* A
highly aromatic wine with
the unique aroma pattern of the rare and regional (black) Morro d'Alba
grape, loaded with spicy (cloves, pepper), red and black sweet fruit
(cherry),
a touch of flowers (wild rose). This pure, elegant, and medium bodied
wine
has a nice acidity, spicy and ripe (soft) tannins, good
intensity
and is well balanced. A unique and very interesting wine contributing
to
the great diversity of aroma's and tastes in the world of wine.
-
estimated retail price ca.
10 euro
-
tasted: 11-05-’06
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Accattoli Antheo
2004,
I.G.T. Marche Rosso
*
An impressive, powerful,
concentrated and multi layered wine in a austere and classical style,
impressions
of earth, wood, spices, smoke and black fruit are well knitted together
with the fresh acidity and powerful tannins, giving this wine length
and
class and above all its excellent balance. An ambitious wine, a
hypothetical
cross between a classy Chianti Classico and a bold Montepulciano
d'Abruzzo.
-
estimated retail price ca.
13,00 euro
-
tasted: 11-05-’06
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Abruzzo
Illuminati
Ilico 2003,
D.O.C.
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
* A
wine
with an earthy, warm and supple character, quite fullbodied, mild and
spicy-fruity,
easy accessable, but supplied with enough character (tannins) to give
it
the tension needed to match rich and strong regional dishes.
-
estimated retail price ca.
7,5 euro
-
tasted: 21-04-’05
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Illuminati Zanna
Riserva
1999, D.O.C. Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colli Teramane
* A
true riserva: mature,
rich,
very soft and warm in style, typically earthy and spicy character with
some mature fruit and well integrated oak, good concentration and depth
of flavour, not subtle, but deep and well balanced.
-
estimated retail price ca.
16 euro
-
tasted: 23-09-’04
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Illuminati
Campirosa
2003, D.O.C. Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Cerasuolo
*
This is a wine with
character.
A strong and excellently balanced rosé, both easy drinking and
with
enough personality to cope with various dishes. The well measured
tannins,
freshness, loads of cherry fruit and a succulent mid palate makes this
wine so versatile and delicious.
-
estimated retail price ca.
7 euro
-
tasted: 06-09-’04
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Illuminati Riparosso
2003,
D.O.C. Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
* A
well made, quite easy
going,
fruit driven wine with loads of ripe cherry fruit, a modest acidity and
a little twist of earthy tannins to give it that nice and lively
Italian
character.
-
estimated retail price ca.
7 euro
-
tasted: 06-09-’04
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Toscana
Azienda Agricola Luigi Innocenti
"Ribusieri" 2005,
D.O.C. Montecucco. **HERITAGE WINE**
* An organically produced
mature red wine with that special classy Sangiovese character:
fresh, elegant, compact, a bit austere, spicy and earthy,
pure, with
nice cherry fruit, some smoke and balsamic nuances.
An excellent alternative
for Chianti.
-
estimated retail price
ca. 8 euro
-
tasted: 31-08-’07
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Poggio
Trevvalle
"Santippe" 2005,
I.G.T. Toscana. **HERITAGE WINE**
*
An organically produced
red wine with a character one would hope to encounter much more often
in Chianti's: delicious red (cherry) fruit, good intensity, elegance,
very clean style with an attractive tension between lively
tannins, fresh acidity and a juicy mid-palate. An excellent alternative
for Chianti.
-
estimated retail price
ca. 6 euro
- tasted:
25-01-’07
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Umbria
Umbria
Viticoltori
Associati Grechetto 2005, I.G.T. Umbria
*
Fresh and modern dry white
wine, clean character, nice fruit and minerals, supple taste, easy
character,
very good balance. A superb "daily" wine, very attractive and versatile
character and with such a low price a real bargain.
-
estimated retail price ca.
4,50 euro
-
tasted: 26-09-’06
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Umbria
Viticoltori
Associati Orvieto 2005, D.O.C. Orvieto
* A
very modern styled
Orvieto,
dry, rich and clean character with strong and refreshing acidity, a
slight
characteristic touch of bitterness, nice fruit, minerals and herbs,
well
balanced and strong character. Excellent quality / price ratio.
-
estimated retail price ca.
4,50 euro
-
tasted: 26-09-’06
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Umbria
Viticoltori
Associati Sangiovese 2005, I.G.T. Umbria
* A
modern red wine, not
unlike
a good and supple Chianti, beautiful Sangiovese expression: excellent
peppery,
super ripe cherry fruit, piquant freshness with some spicy tannins,
with
above all a very supple and gentle, well filled mid palate. Easy to
drink
wine, with tension and very good balance. Excellent quality /
price
ratio.
-
estimated retail price ca.
4,50 euro
-
tasted: 26-09-’06
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Piemonte
Novelli
Dolcetto 2006,
D.O.C. Dolcetto d'Asti **HERITAGE WINE**
*
If you like an honest wine, pure, loaded with lovely fruit, some
minerals, good intensity, freshness, a slight rustic twist, tension and
excellent balance, in short the perfect expression of its vineyard,
grape and vintage: this Dolcetto is your wine. It has a soft and fruity
side (Dolce) and also a rustic and pure character, providing that
unique lovely tension some Dolcetto's in Piemonte can offer you.
- estimated retail price ca.
8 euro
- tasted: 30-10-'07
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Icardi
Rousori 2005,
D.O.C.
Dolcetto d'Alba **HERITAGE
WINE**
* A
strong, bold and very pure wine, loaded with rich and earthy cherry
fruit, concentrated, intense, but also very drinkable and fresh,
between the numerous layers of fruit there are impressions of minerals
and smoke, a singular wine with depth and complexity. Organically
produced, but not certified as such.
-
estimated retail price
ca. 7 euro
-
tasted:
16-10-’06
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Piero Gatti Brachetto
2004,
D.O.C. Brachetto del Piemonte. **HERITAGE
WINE**
*
An exciting, sweet, red
sparkling
wine bursting with ripe, fresh, sweet and gorgeous red and black fruit,
excellent balance between the acidity, sweetness, fine sparkle, fruit
and
supportive restrained tannins, impressive array of delicious, unique,
fruity
and spicy aroma's.
-
estimated retail price ca.
11 euro
-
tasted: 01-01-’06
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Puglia
Torreguaceto
"Pietraluna" 2005,
I.G.T. Negramaro del Salento
*
This wine obviously comes
from a warm region, but has also a
balancing touch of freshness, the strong and pure character displays
ripe fruit, spices and balsamic nuances, the tannins are powerful but
well embedded in the juicy taste impressions. Characterful, organically
produced wine.
- estimated
retail price
ca. 7 euro
- tasted: 12-10-’06
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Torreguaceto
"Dedalo" 2003,
I.G.T. Rosso del Salento
*
Beautifull red wine from
a warm/hot region, displaying many earthy, gamy and spicy impressions
next to the ripe fruit, produced from the Ottavianello (Cinsault) of
French origin, the acidity provides elegance and complexity.
Organically produced wine.
- estimated retail price
ca. 11 euro
- tasted:
12-10-’06
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Torreguaceto
"Sum"
2004,
Vino da Tavola
*
If you like warm, very
strong, intense, potent and earthy wines this
could be one for you. This sunbaked and very compact and concentrated
wine is loaded with earthy, spicy, balsamic impressions, wrapped up in
a thick blanket of ripe and spicy tannins around a strong core of
acidity, it is deep and complex, don't expect elegance and refinement,
but a very unique and singular character. Organically produced wine.
- estimated retail price
ca. 20 euro
- tasted:
12-10-’06
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Rivera
Rosé
2004,
D.O.C. Castel del Monte
*
If you like a dry,
refreshing,
very clean, compact, powerful, minerally and (cherry) fruity
rosé
with elegance, refinement and a good personality that matches all types
of light dishes, look no further, this is the wine, it is a bargain
too!!
-
estimated retail price ca.
5 euro
-
tasted: 22-05-'05 several
times since 04-02 and afterwards: consistent notes.
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Rivera Salice
Salentino
2003, D.O.C. Salice Salentino
* A
strong and intense wine
with loads of sun drenched earthy and spicy fruit beautifully matching
the wood and leather nuances, a powerful wine, well knit together, not
refined, but full of hearty, warm impressions, expressing its terroir
and
grapes beautifully.
-
estimated retail price ca.
8 euro
-
tasted: 21-03-'05
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Rivera Cappellaccio
Aglianico
Riserva 2001, D.O.C. Castel del Monte **HERITAGE
WINE**
* A
wine of great class
because
of its beautifully concentrated and balanced structure with freshness,
tannins and fruit, wonderful aromatic expression with spicy, balsamic
and
restrained fruit. A rare combination of balanced elegance, power,
refinement,
depth and complexity. A bit austere, not an easy pleaser, but
loaded
with breed and style. Great value for money.
-
estimated retail price ca.
10 euro
-
tasted: 21-04-'05
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Rivera Il
Falcone
Riserva 2001, D.O.C. Castel del Monte **HERITAGE
WINE**
* A
really classical wine
with
many tannins, firm acidity, medium body and above all a beautiful array
of earthy, spicy fruit next to some balsamic nuances, classy and
complex
wine, with real breed some elegance, austerity and a hint of rusticity.
Strong personality, excellent wine.
-
estimated retail price ca.
14 euro
-
tasted: 01-06-'05
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Rivera Triusco
Primitivo
2001, I.G.T. Puglia
-
Drink now, will keep in
shape
for a year, maybe 2 or three, I am not so sure because there are
already
some chocolaty nuances in the wine. Will become more earthy and spicy,
less fruity. Its body suggests a maturation potential of 3 years at
least,
its aroma's up to one year.
-
estimated retail price ca.
11 euro
-
tasted: 22-05-'05
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Rivera Puer
Apuliae
Nero di Troia 2002, D.O.C. Castel del Monte **HERITAGE
WINE**
*
Not a wine for the faint
hearted: immense, black wine with richness, power, intensity, a touch
of
rusticity, concentration and depth, with loads of tannins, earthy and
spicy
fruit, impressions of smoke and minerals, all knitted closely together,
surprisingly soft for such a strong, warm and impressive wine.
-
estimated retail price ca.
25 euro
-
tasted: 21-03-'05
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Calabria
Ippolito
Colli
del Mancuso Riserva 2000, D.O.C. Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore **HERITAGE
WINE**
* A
very interesting wine
from
the sun drenched south of Italy: elegant, warm, with strong and austere
tannins, beautiful and complex spicy, sweet and dried fruit aroma's,
elegant
and strong at the same time, excellent with strong dishes.
-
estimated retail price ca.
11 euro
-
tasted: 13-10-’04
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.