November 2009
90 points for the Amarone "I Fondatori" Fabiano!
Wine Enthusiast, the most famous American wine magazine, awarded with 90 points the Amarone DOC Classico "I Fondatori" Fabiano. The ratings will be published in the next December issue inside the section called "Our Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2009". This Amarone, coming from the area of Valpolicella, is described as "Fabiano's pretty Amarone with loads of floral aromas that recall dried lavender and rose potpourri". Another great award for this delicious red wine.
September 2009
Wine Enthusiast awards two Fabiano's Ripasso
The Valpolicella Ripasso "Negraro" and the Valpolicella Ripasso "Nicola Fabiano" got the same good rating in the last tasting of Wine Enthusiast. The most famous American wine magazine gave 88 points to these two red wines from the little area of Valpolicella (VR). The ratings will be published in the next October issue. Another award that outlines the quality and the high level of Fabiano products all over the world.
June 2009
Gold and silver medals for Nicola Fabiano wines
In the Muvina competition the wines of Nicola Fabiano won two important awards. The Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Classico 2004 has been awarded with the Silver medal, whereas the Valpolicella Doc Classico Superiore Ripasso 2006 obtained the Gold medal. The XIV edition of this international competition took place in Slovakia from June 10th to June 13th. It was attended by a jury of specialized oenologists who conferred Fabiano wines two of the most important awards.
March 2009
Three stars for the Valpolicella Ripasso Negraro
We announce with great pleasure and proudness that the Fabiano Negraro Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 2006 has been awarded with three stars in the Decanter panel tasting. Wines awarded with this result are those that the experts referr to as the main representatives of their type. Decanter, the world's most respected and authoritative wine magazine, gave this price and recommendation to one of the most exclusive products of Fabiano Winery.
February 2009
Vini Veronelli - Wine Guide 2009
Lots of important awards in the Vini Veronelli Guide 2009 for the Fabiano products DOC and IGT. Two stars have been given to the DOC wines Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Fondatori 2003, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Vincit Veritas 2004, Lugana Argillaia 2007 ana Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripassato Negraro 2006. Two stars also per the IGT Wines Intenso Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon del Veneto 2006 and Vajo Rosso Veronese 2006. Great mentions to the Lugana Argillaia Fondatori 2004 and Recioto della Valpolicella Classico Rugola 2007.
February 2009
Duemilavini AIS - Wine Guide 2009
Fabiano confirms with great awards the importance of its wines inside the Guide Duemilavini AIS: "The guide-book of Italian wines". Four bunches for the Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Classico "I Fondatori" 2003 and the Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Classico "Nicola Fabiano" 2004. With the same rating the Vajo 2006 and the Recioto della Valpolicella DOC Classico "Rugola" 2007. Three bunches to the Cabernet Sauvignon "Intenso" 2006, Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripassato "Negraro" 2006 and to the Lugana Argillaia 2007.
January 2009
Luca Maroni - Wine Guide 2009
Great mentions for Fabiano wines in the Luca Maroni Guide 2009, the year book of one of the most famous italian oenologists. Very close to the best ratings the Vajo 2006 (86 points) and Recioto Classico Rugola 2007 (85 points). Very good result also for the Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Classico "Nicola Fabiano" 2004 with 83 points and for the Valpolicella Classico Superiore "Negraro" 2006 with 82 points.
January 2009
Wines of Italy - Espresso's Guide 2009
Fabiano Winery confirms the quality of its products with important awards inside the "Wines of Italy - Espresso's Guide 2009". Three bottles for the Vajo 2006 and for the Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Nicola Fabiano 2004. Mentioned with two bottles the Lugana Argillaia 2007, the Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Classico 2003, the Cabernet Sauvignon Intenso 2006 and the Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripassato Negraro 2006.
January 2008
"Gambero Rosso" 2008
Guide "GAMBERO ROSSO - VINI D'ITALIA 2008" please see page 382 Fabiano is growing up with the modernization of the technology in the cellar, which has always been up to date, but most of all with the production philosophy. The result is a wine always more defined in character and typical characteristics. The top one is Vajo, a burgundy wine added with dried Corvina grapes, rich and pulpy. Valpolicella Negraro has moved forward. Our references have won 2 Glasses - VAJO 2005 1 Glass - VALPOLICELLA CL. SUP. RIPASSO NEGRARO 2005 1 Glass - LUGANA ARGILLAIA 2006
January 2008
"Migliori Vini Italiani 2008" by Luca Maroni
On the "Annuario dei MIGLIORI VINI ITALIANI 2008" by Luca Maroni please see page 849. We are present with the following reference: AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA I FONDATORI 2001 Consistence: 32 Balance: 28 Integrity: 25 Luca Maroni describes our AMARONE I FONDATORI 2001 as a strong wine, glicerinic on the glass, with a high power, with notes of spices but with the original taste of grapes, without improper notes and with a perfect balance at the taste. (Synthesis extracted by the original test)
January 2008
"Vini Buoni d'Italia 2008" by TCI
On the Guide "VINI BUONI D'ITALIA 2008" by Touring Club Italiano please see page 215. Our references have won following prizes: 4 stars: RECIOTO DELLA VALPOLICELLA DOC CLASSICO RUGOLA 2004 4 stars: AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA DOC CLASSICO I FONDATORI 2001 3 stars: AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA DOC CLASSICO NICOLA FAGIANO 2003 3 stars: LUGANA DOC ARGILLAIA 2006 3 stars: LUGANA DOC ARGILLAIA I FONDATORI 2004
January 2008
"Vini Italiani 2008" Guide by Luca Maroni
On the "GUIDA DEI VINI ITALIANI 2008" by Luca Maroni please see pages 1586 and 1587. For the following wines we are reporting the given IP number, that is a sum of values for Consistency, Balance and Intensity: IP 85 - AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO I FONDATORI 2001 IP 84 - CABERNET SAUVIGNON INTENSO 2005 IP 83 - VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO SUPERIORE RIPASSATO NEGRARO 2005 IP 83 - RECIOTO DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO RUGOLA 2004 IP 83 - VAJO 2005 IP 81 - AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO STORICA 2003 IP 78 - LUGANA ARGILLAIA 2006 IP 73 - LUGANA BRUT MILLESIMO ARGILLAIA 2003
January 2008
"I Vini d'Italia 2008" - The guides by L'Espresso
On the Guide "I VINI D'ITALIA 2008" By L'Espresso please see page 301. Our references have won following points: 3 bottles: AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO I FONDATORI 2001 3 bottles: LUGANA ARGILLAIA BRUT 2003 3 bottles: LUGANA ARGILLAIA 2006 2 bottles: AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2003 2 bottles: CABERNET SAUVIGNON INTENSO 2005 2 bottles: VAJO 2004 2 bottles: VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO SUPERIORE RIPASSATO NEGRARO 2005 2 bottles: LUGANA I FONDATORI 2004 2 bottles: RECIOTO DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO RUGOLA 2004
January 2008
"I Vini di Veronelli" Gold Guide 2008
On the Guide "I VINI DI VERONELLI - GUIDA ORO 2008" please see page 369. Here you can find the abobe mentioned references and their prizes The well above average wines (2 stars): AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO I FONDATORI 2001 AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO VINCIT VERITAS 2003 VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO SUPERIORE RIPASSATO NEGRARO 2005 VAJO ROSSO VERONESE 2005 Good wines (1 star): LUGANA ARGILLAIA 2005 INTENSO ROSSO CABERNET SAUVIGNON DEL VENETO 2005 New entry wines (1 flower) LUGANA ARGILLAIA I FONDATORI 2004 RECIOTO DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO RUGOLA 2004
January 2008
Guide "2000 Vini 2008"
On the Guide "DUEMILAVINI" by Italian Association of Someliers please see page 761. Our references have won the following points: 4 grapes for AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO I FONDATORI 2001; 4 grapes for AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO NICOLA FABIANO 2003; 4 grapes for VAJO 2005; 4 grapes for RECIOTO DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO RUGOLA 2004; 3 grapes for LUGANA ARGILLAIA I FONDATORI 2004; 3 grapes for LUGANA ARGILLAIA BRUT 2003; 3 grapes for INTENSO CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2005; 3 grapes for VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO SUPERIORE RIPASSATO NEGRARO 2005; 3 grapes for LUGANA ARGILLAIA 2006.
October 2005
Two great reviews on Fabiano Amarone
Our Amarone Historical line 2000 got 92 points, and our Amarone Fondatori 1998 scored 93! Great result for these two items, which quality meet the taste and experience of "The Wine News's" experts