Friuli Grave Bianco Plui Vignis 2002

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Friuli Grave (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Tocai Friulano
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This wine shows a brilliant golden yellow color and nuances of straw yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of plum and hazelnut followed by aromas of pineapple, banana, yeast, hawthorn, broom, pear, apple, papaya and vanilla. 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 plum, pineapple and apple. Plui Vignis ferments in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Mushrooms and fish soups, Roasted fish, Stuffed pasta, Roasted white meat

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

Issue 35, November 2005

Friuli Grave Cabernet Sauvignon Crearo 2003

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Friuli Grave (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of black cherry and black currant followed by aromas of plum, blueberry, bell pepper, violet 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 black currant. This Cabernet Sauvignon ages for more than 12 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat

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

October 2005

Friuli Grave Chardonnay Teraje 2004

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Friuli Grave (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Chardonnay
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows an intense greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of acacia and banana followed by aromas of pineapple, apple, pear, yeast and hazelnut. 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 pear and banana. Part of this Chardonnay ferments in cask.

Alcohol: 13%

Fish and crustaceans appetizers, Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Eggs

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

October 2005

Friuli Grave Merlot Roncomoro 2004

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Friuli Grave (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Merlot
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This Merlot shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of black cherry and black currant followed by aromas of blueberry, plum, violet and hints of bell pepper. 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 plum and black currant.

Alcohol: 13%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat

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

October 2005

Friuli Grave Pinot Grigio Priara 2004

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Friuli Grave (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Pinot Grigio
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Pinot Gris shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of pear and pineapple followed by aromas of apple, hawthorn, peach, plum and almond. 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 plum, pineapple and apple. This wine ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13%

Fried fish, Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Sauteed fish

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

October 2005

Friuli Grave Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Tuaro 2004

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Friuli Grave (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso
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 blueberry followed by aromas of raspberry, blackberry, plum, violet and bell pepper. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, raspberry and blueberry.

Alcohol: 13%

Broiled meat, Stewed meat

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

October 2005

Friuli Grave Rosso Rok 2001

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Friuli Grave (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

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

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of black currant, black cherry and plum followed by aromas of raspberry, blueberry, violet, vanilla, tobacco, eucalyptus, licorice and pink pepper. 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 black currant. A well made wine. Rok ages for 16 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

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

Issue 35, November 2005

Friuli Grave Sauvignon Sobaja 2004

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Friuli Grave (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Sauvignon Blanc
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This Sauvignon shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of pear and peach followed by aromas of pineapple, acacia, apple and elder. 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 pineapple, peach and pear. This Sauvignon ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13%

Fried fish, Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Broiled crustaceans

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

October 2005

Friuli Grave Tocai Friulano Gaiare 2004

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Friuli Grave (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Tocai Friulano
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine 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, pear and plum followed by aromas of hawthorn, 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 almond, plum and apple. This Tocai Friulano ages in steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted white meat, Roasted fish, Stuffed pasta

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

October 2005

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Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy)

Friuli Grave Bianco Plui Vignis 2002

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Friuli Grave Cabernet Sauvignon Crearo 2003

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Friuli Grave Chardonnay Teraje 2004

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Friuli Grave Merlot Roncomoro 2004

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Friuli Grave Pinot Grigio Priara 2004

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Friuli Grave Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Tuaro 2004

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Friuli Grave Rosso Rok 2001

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Friuli Grave Sauvignon Sobaja 2004

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Friuli Grave Tocai Friulano Gaiare 2004

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