Wine Culture and Information since 2002 - Volume 22

Castello di Corbara

Umbria (Italy)

Wines Reviewed: 5

Average Score: ✧✧✧✭

Lago di Corbara Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

Lago di Corbara Rosso 2003

Orvieto Classico Superiore Podere Il Caio 2004

Podere Il Caio Grechetto 2004

Podere Il Caio Rosso 2004

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Lago di Corbara Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

Castello di Corbara (Italy)

Lago di Corbara (Umbria)

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 and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, black currant and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, vanilla, bell pepper, cyclamen, licorice, tobacco, cinnamon, eucalyptus and pink pepper. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and black currant. A well made wine. This wine ages for 12 months in barrique followed by 5-6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

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

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Lago di Corbara Rosso 2003

Castello di Corbara (Italy)

Lago di Corbara (Umbria)

Sangiovese (50%), Cabernet Sauvignon (25%), Merlot (25%)
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, blackberry and plum followed by aromas of black currant, blueberry, violet, vanilla, , licorice, tobacco, cinnamon and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and plum. A well made wine. This wine ages for 12 months in barrique and cask followed by 5-6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

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

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Orvieto Classico Superiore Podere Il Caio 2004

Castello di Corbara (Italy)

Orvieto (Umbria)

Grechetto (50%), Malvasia Bianca (20%), Other Grapes (30%)
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of hawthorn, apple and plum followed by aromas of pear, broom and almond. 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 apple and plum. This Orvieto ages for 2 months in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13%

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

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

September 2005

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Podere Il Caio Grechetto 2004

Castello di Corbara (Italy)

(Umbria)

Grechetto
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This Grechetto shows an intense straw yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of apple and hawthorn followed by aromas of pear, broom, hazelnut and plum. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple and plum. This wine ages for 2 months in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13%

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

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

September 2005

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Podere Il Caio Rosso 2004

Castello di Corbara (Italy)

(Umbria)

Sangiovese (60%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%), Merlot (20%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of black cherry and raspberry followed by aromas of blueberry, plum, violet, cyclamen and hints of vanilla. 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 black cherry and blueberry. This wine ages for 3-5 months in cask.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Broiled meat, Stuffed pasta, Stewed meat

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

September 2005

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