Press Summary 2009

“Italian Wines 2009” Gambero Rosso, Guerrieri Rizzardi Review”

(p. 343 – Translation)

“…And now we acclaim the two estate champion wines, both from vintage 2004: Calcarole is always more powerful, but perfectly balanced. Villa Rizzardi is still young in aromas, but in the mouth it's light and all the contents assembled perfectly. This harmonic balance makes it win the three glasses.”

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Villa Rizzardi 2004 3Bicchieri/ 3 Glasses

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Calcarole 2004 2 Bicchieri/ 2 Glasses

Bardolino Classico Superiore Munus 2006 2 Bicchieri/ 2 Glasses

Castello Guerrieri Rosso 2005 2 Bicchieri/ 2 Glasses

Clos Roareti 2006 2 Bicchieri/ 2 Glasses

Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso Pojega 2006 2 Bicchieri/ 2 Glasses

Soave Classico 2007, Soave Classico Costeggiola 2007 2 Bicchieri/ 2 Glasses

Recioto di Soave 2005, Rosa Rosae 2007 1 Bicchiere/ 1 Glass

Bardolino Classico 2007, Bardolino Classico Tacchetto 2007 1 Bicchiere/ 1 Glass

The Daily Telegraph , Nov 28, Jonathan Ray, “Christmas Wines”, 2007 Guerrieri Rizzardi Costeggiola Soave. “A garganega/chardonnay blend, will make you completely rethink the much-maligned soave category”.

Financial Times Life& Arts, FT.com , Nov 28, Jancis Robinson selects the best in festive drinking. Part 1: white wine , Guerrieri Rizzardi Costeggiola 2007 Soave “Lovely, tangy and rich. Dry, dense, subtle – not remotely like bog standard Soave”.

Jancisrobinson.com, UK, Julia Harding MW , UK, February 11 “Amarones by the score” “ Guerrieri Rizzardi, Calcarole 2005 Valpolicella Classico 17.5/ 20 Dark and inky. Sweetness of perfectly ripe fruit and oak spice. Freshly baked cherry pie. Very attractive…Sweet and velvety and powerful... Manages nevertheless to retain the freshness of the vintage.

Patricia Guy Diary , January 31 “Amarone 2005 in anteprima” “Guerrieri Rizzardi Amarone Calcarole: A linear but very concentrated quality. A warm, silky texture. More Corvinone than Corvina.”I prefer a wine that expresses territory to one that merely represents a production method, says Giuseppe Rizzardi. That's why we continue to also make a valid Valpolicella.” Hooray! Too many producers have stopped making Valplolicella in order to throw everything into their Amarone. Good for Guerrieri Rizzardi!”

Decanter UK , Italy "2004: Baudain's Six to Savour" p. 48 " Guerrieri Rizzardi, Calcarole, Amarone Classico 2004 ***** 5 Stars Lovely garnet-ruby. Complex nose with elegant touches of raisined grape. Intense, balanced palate with unobtrusive tannins and a long, savoury finish. 2010-2025."