May 2002
Torre Rosazza scores well in the Spectator
Torre Rosazza Scores A 90 in The 31 May 2002 Spectator with its Pinot Bianco "Ronco delle Magnolie 2000." The Spectator said: "Dried pineapple, melon and green apple aromas follow through to a full body, with lots of fruit and a long, appley aftertaste…"
Also scoring well with an 88 was the Chardonnay 2000 from Torre Rosazza: "Beautiful and subtle aromas of apples, piecrust and cream. Medium to full bodied, with lovely fruit and a fine, fresh aftertaste. Extremely creamy…"
Torre Rosazza is a one of the finest estates in the Friuli - Colli Orientali area of Italy. Donato Lanati, one of Italy's finest enologists, is the wine consultant for the estate. Piero Totis, the estate's director, said that the hard work in the vineyards and the enormous investment in the most modern equipment is paying off big for our estate. Donato Lanati was the last piece of the puzzle that was needed to catapult our image to the highest level. You can expect continued levels of excellence from Torre Rosazza in the future."
Bedford Suppliers score well in the Gambero Rosso - Vini D'Italia 2002
Two Bedford suppliers were honored with the maximum award of "TRE BICCHIERI" by the "Vini D'Italia" guide of the Gambero Rosso for 2002: Contratto and Michele Castellani. Here are the summaries of the awards for 2002:
CONTRATTO
The editorial says about Contratto: "Antonella and Carlo Bocchino...have restored the estate to its former glory. This year...the Barolo Cerequio Secolo...scored a Three Glass Bulls Eye. It's a monumental wine made with the fruit from one of the most prestigious subzones of La Morra...the stylish, creamy fruit is perfectly balanced and supported by firm but very docile tannins."
Three Glasses:
Barolo Cerequio "Secolo" 1997
Two Red Glasses (Indicates a finalist for the Three Glass award):
Asti "de Miranda" 1999
Brut Riserva Metodo Classico 1997
Two Glasses:
Barbera D'Asti "Solus Ad" 1999
Chardonnay "Sabauda" 1999
MICHELE CASTELLANI
The editorial says about Castellani: "Vintage after vintage, Sergio Castellani demonstrates his knack for making great wines from partially dried grapes and always manages to combine strength and complexity with immediate impact and suppleness. Even his most prestigious wines are commendably accessible...Despite its rich extract the Recioto 1999 is delicate and stylish, easy going and drinkable and these characteristics merit the maximum accolade of the Three Glasses."
Three Glasses:
Recioto della Valpolicella "Il Casale" 1999 (Ca del Pipa Selection)
Two Glasses:
"Passione Rosso" 1999
"Campo Casalin" Amarone della Valpolicella 1998 (I Castei Selection)
"Monte Cristi" Amarone della Valpolicella 1998 (Ca del Pipa Selection)
"Campo Casalin" Recioto della Valpolicella 1998 (I Castei Selection)
UMANI RONCHI
The editorial says about Umani Ronchi: "Umani Ronchi belongs to the Bernetti family, who have turned it into a major player, both in Italy and beyond."
Two Red Glasses (Indicates a finalist for the Three Glass award):
Maximo 1998
Two Glasses:
"Casal di Serra" Verdicchio Classico Superiore 2000
"Villa Bianchi" Verdicchio Classico Superiore 2000
"Pelago" 1998
"Cumaro" Rosso Conero 1998
"San Lorenzo" Rosso Conero 1998
"Plenio" Verdicchio Classico 1998
"Jorio" Montepulciano D'Abruzzo 1999
BORGO MAGREDO
Two Glasses:
"Mosaic" Pinot Grigio 2000
Braida Longa" Chardonnay 2000
DESSILANI
The editorial says about Dessilani: "As you walk into Enzio Lucca's large and lovely cellar, you note how clean and carefully looked after everything is, and how much attention is paid to detail. It is in that same spirit that Enzio continually seeks improvements in his wines. He has made... major investments in both the vineyard and cellar."
Two Red Glasses (Indicates a finalist for the Three Glass award):
Fara "Caramino" 1998
Two Glasses:
Gattinara 1996
Fara "Lochera" 1998
UMBERTO CESARI
Two Red Glasses (Indicates a finalist for the Three Glass award):
"Tauleto" Sangiovese 1998
Two Glasses:
Albana di Romagna Passito 1996
Liano 1998
Sangiovese di Romagna Riserva 1998
"Ca Grande" Colli di Imola Cabernet Sauvignon 1999
TORRE ROSAZZA
The editorial says about Torre Rosazza: "This year the amiable sales manager...Piero Totis, with the assistance of Donato Lanati, who has been estate consultant since 1999, was able to present the panel with an impressively consistent range."
Two Glasses:
"L'Altromerlot" Merlot 1998
Picolit 1999
RIVERA
The editorial says about Rivera: "If we had to choose one estate to represent each region's winemaking, Rivera could be the embodiment of Puglia. The de Corato family has entrusted the winemaking to the able Leonardo Palumbo, whose forte is shaping modern-style wines that still reflect their origin. As a result, the "Il Falcone" 1998 came within a hair of Three Glasses. It is deep, opaque ruby. The red berry fruit jam nose is delicately spicy, then the palate is complex and elegant, with an almost super-ripe character and flavors of Mediterranean scrub. "
Two Red Glasses (Indicates a finalist for the Three Glass award):
"Il Falcone" Riserva 1998
Two Glasses:
"Cappellaccio" Aglianico Riserva 1998
"Preludio No. 1" Chardonnay 2000
"Triusco" Primitivo 1998
Bedford supplier awards at the Vinitaly 2002
UMANI RONCHI
Diploma of Grand Mention: "Pelago" 1998
"Maximo" 1999
"Jorio" Montepulciano D'Abruzzo 1999
"Cumaro" Rosso Conero 1999
Le Busche" 2000
FALCHINI
Diploma of Grand Mention: "Campora" Cabernet Super Tuscan 1998
"Paretaio" Sangiovese Super Tuscan 1999
RIVERA
Bronze Medal: Sauvignon "Terre del Monte"
Diploma of Grand Mention: "Cappellaccio" Aglianico Riserva 1999
"Preludio No. 1" Chardonnay 2001
"Fedora" 2001
"Triusco" Primitivo
