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Press Summary 2008
“Italian Wines 2008” Gambero Rosso, Guerrieri Rizzardi Review”
(p. 343 – Translation)
“It is difficult to speak of Guerrieri Rizzardi, a wine estate with great history and image, who owns vineyards in all three of the most important Classico areas of the Veronese DOC wines. With a choice of wines that – quality speaking – are in continuous growth.”
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Calcarole 2003 3Bicchieri/ 3 Glasses
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Villa Rizzardi 2003 2 Bicchieri/ 2 Glasses
Bardolino Classico Superiore Munus 2005 2 Bicchieri/ 2 Glasses
Bardolino Classico Tacchetto 2006 2 Bicchieri/ 2 Glasses
Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso Pojega 2005 2 Bicchieri/ 2 Glasses
Rosa Rosae 2006, Soave Classico Costeggiola 2006 2 Bicchieri/ 2 Glasses
Jancisrobinson.com, UK, October 16 2008
“In praise of Valpolicella and Soave” Julia Harding “Benchmark wines for me in this selection are Valpolicella from the likes of… Guerrieri Rizzardi…”
Costeggiola 2007 Soave Classico 16.5/20 ,
Valpolicella 2007 Classico 16.5/20 ,
Bardolino 2007 Classico 16/20 ,
Chiaretto 2007 Bardolino Classico 16/20 ,
Soave 2007 Classico 16/20 .”
Sunday Telegraph, UK , August 17 2008 “Sauce” Suzy Atkins “Tipple Tip A good year for rose , Don't miss two wonderful new rosés from the Italian producer Guerrieri Rizzardi. The elegant style of and fresh wild strawberry and raspberry fruit of Bardolino Chiaretto 2007 and Rosa Rosae 2007 puts them in a class of their own”
The Guardian Weekend, UK , July 26 2008 “The Second Coming of Soave” Victoria Moore “ Guerrieri Rizzardi Soave 2007 – A lovely, classic, dry soave that has a gentle almond warmth and is certainly not invisible. Garganega makes up 70% of the blend, but as well as Trebbiano, there is also some Chardonnay for a modern, creamy feel **** 4 Stars ”
La Cucina Italiana, USA , July/ August 2008 “the goods wine” Paolo Becarelli “Bardolino Chiaretto Guerrieri Rizzardi – Made from local grape varietals including rondinella, corvina and molinara, this wine is enjoyable, clean, and smells like wild grass and raspberries.”
The Daily Telegraph, UK , June 28 th 2008 “Macho Reds” Jonathan Ray “ 2001 Villa Rizzardi Amarone della Valpolicella - Guerrieri Rizzardi makes the best Soave I've tasted and its amarone is a thing of wonder. Made from ripe dried grapes, the wine is rich and robust with a dry finish. Fantastic with prune-stuffed loin of pork.”Decanter.com , June 2008, “Recommendations Decanter Great Italian Fine Wine Encounter 2008 The top wines” “ Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso, Pojega Guerrieri Rizzardi Black Peper and chocolate with a dense cherry and blueberry nose. Seductive and decadent, with an elegant earthiness and tobacco leaf touch. Very lingering, with a sweet and mineral blackberry finish **** 4 Stars ”
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