“Annuario dei Migliori Vini Italiani 2003” Luca Maroni

Cabernet Sauvignon Soleggio 2000: Points 84

Sensations: the claret colour is bright and intense: on the eye this is a firm, sound wine with dense extract. The liveliness is immediately clear on the nose: on intense blast of balsamic wild berry fruits. The alcoholic strength of the fruit is superior, and recalls blackcurrants followed by clear wild cherries. The aroma is transparent, with excellent oxidative integrity. The spice is highly dosed and mintily increases the airy depth of the fresh sweetness of the fruit. It does not affect the softness of the fruit with smokiness even in the finish.
A richly extracted strong sample, smooth and fragrant at the same time.
Robustly vigorous and high in soupless thanks to the impeccable expertise applied
to the winemaking process.

Impressions: Bright intense claret colour: a full - bodied wine. A very lively nose: an intense blast of balsamic wild berry fruits. Rich blackcurrants followed by wild cherries.
Spicy and minty aromas provide depth and sweetness. The wine is rich and strong,
smooth and fragrant. The expertise of the winemaker has created a robust and yet subtle wine with stunning grace.

“Guida dei Vini Italiani 2003” Luca Maroni

It is rare to see such progress in only one year. Pallavicini have almost doubled their improvement. This is obvious from tasting two of their white wines - Pagello 2001 and Selezione Verde 2001. The first is rich and delicious with flavours of pear and banana and the second is a lighter but intense Frascati with tones of green apple.
The Cabernet Sauvignon Soleggio 2000 has intense flavours of wild cherry aided by the minty overtones contributed by time spent in oak.
This is a superbly pleasurable wine which will keep well.

“Vini d’Italia 2003” Slow Food & Gambero Rosso

Soleggio 2000: 2 Bicchieri

A great Cabernet from the gates of Rome. Soleggio 2000 is a wine of great depth with complex jammy, spicy flavours. Also worth noting are Selezione Verde 2001 and the Malvasia which are always improving and show great promise.

“Duemilavini 2003” Associazione Italiana Sommelier

Cavata 1998: 4 Grappoli

A decisive, warm, soft agreeably fresh minerally wine with subtle tannins and excellent body. A well- balanced long finish.
Pagello 2001: 3 Grappoli
“………Naso di media intensità e persistenza con riconoscimenti di gelsomino, buccia di limone e crema pasticcera…..”
Soleggio 2000: 3 Grappoli

Selezione Verde 2001: 3 Grappoli

Vigneto Ponticello 2001: 3 Grappoli

Torre Pasolina 2001: 3 Grappoli

“Vini d’Italia 2002” Slow Food & Gambero Rosso

We preferred the Malvasia del Lazio 2000 which could aspire to 2 bicchiere,
and the Rosso Riserva '97 which is well-made and with a good complexity.

“Gambero Rosso” Novembre 2002

Soleggio '00. an exellent new red from Lazio: the purest of Cabernet Sauvinon.......deep,ruby red with violet reflections. Wonderful nose of small black fruits, graphite and tobacco.
A rich and long-lasting palate.
Truly excellent the Pallavicini whites, the Frascati Selezione Verde'01 and particularly the malvasia La Giara '01.

“Il Venerdì” di Repubblica 22 novembre 2002

We really appreciated the clear freshness of the frascati Selezione Verde, and amongst the reds, the rich determination of Cabernet Sauvignon Soleggio.

Selezione Verde is one of the best Frascati's on the market. Clear, sprightly and pleasurable. Il Pagello, from Falanghina and Grechetto grapes is also interesting. But the red which displays great potential is Torre Pasolina 2001 from a new vineyard of Cabernet Sauvingnon and Franc. It is immediately appealing, well- structured, fresh and with sweet and noble aromas.
Next is Soleggio 2000, a cabernet to keep an eye on, elegant , classical and complex.

Kataweb

Principe Pallavicini with many hectares of vineyards at the doors of Rome, has spent many years quietly re-planting and organising its vines. The result is a very interesting new package with an excellent balance between quality and price both for the whites and the reds.

Frascati Selezione Verde 2001 -Points 81-82
Along with the 2000 this is one of the best Frascati of recent years.
Authentic, minerally and agreeable. Modern, lively and with a long finish,
elegant and well-balanced.

Torre Pasolina 2001 - Points 81
This Cabernet Sauvignon is the first harvest from vines specially selected for quality.
The grapes were vinified in temperature controlled steel tanks. The result is an irrepressible red wine, deep colour, intriguing and radiant.
Delightful sweet aromas, appetizing and full which leaves one to anticipate with pleasure future harvests from these vines as they mature.

Pagello 2001 - 79-80 Points.
This is the new label for the white wine which has been created from the experiment of Greco, Grechetto and Falanghina. This wine is completely different from Selezione Verde with its fatness and high alcohol. The base is herby, tiny flowers from the maquis and spicy. Full rounded palate which leaves an aromatic almost chewy richness.

Soleggio 2000 - Points 84
Also a new label to be released in the autumn and which represents the best of Cabernet matured in Barrique. Wine tasted therefore in preview. However, an important nose with forest fruits and vanilla on base of sweet nuttiness.
Definitely an interesting red to follow with great anticipation.

Harpers – Supplement Italy June 2002

“Yet today’s producers homing in on the grape behind the best Frascatis – Malvasia Puntinata – are putting out wines of extraordinary character, perhaps adding Voigner, which seems thrive here. A well- hung Malvasia Puntinata (like Pallavicini La Giara) can develop remarkably Riesling-like quasi-petrolly perfumes which, combined with silky mouthfeel,
can make quite experience.”

Vinum – Aprile 2002

Principe Pallavicini. This winery at Colonna produces a wide spectrum of wines: first place obviously goes to Frascati but no less important is Sangiovese Lazio IGT 2002.
Lovely crimson colour, with tones of red fruits, cherry and spice.

La Repubblica 25 maggio 2002

At Colonna, Principe Pallavicini after years of investing in new vineyards are now producing labels of exceptional levels, beginning with Selezione Verde 2001.
One of very best Frascatis ever produced, well balanced, lively and pleasurable.
Another interesting white is Pagello. The latest red, Torre Pasolina 2001 is a cabernet sauvignon of intense fruit, irrepressible and delicious.