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CORTONA DOC Syrah “Il Castagnino” Fabrizio Dionisio 2008 Type: Red wine
Grape: Syrah 90%, Merlot 5%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5%
Fermentation: Steel vats
Aging: glass-lined cement vats + bottle
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PAPPARDELLE WITH PINE NUTS, RAISINS AND BACON Ingredients:
4 Servings
• 1 garlic clove, sliced
• 1 shallot, minced
• 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup golden raisins
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 1/4 cup smoked bacon lardon
• 1 pound dry pappardelle or other pasta shape
• 3 ounces grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 2 ounces buffalo mozzarella or burrata (fresh Italian mozzarella with a slightly liquid cream-based center), cut into small chunks
• 2 teaspoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
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February 17, 2010
IT'S WINE EXHIBITIONS TIME IN TUSCANY
This can be defined the "wine week" of the year in Tuscany, thanks to its key products: Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino
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August 11, 2009
CHIANTI PRODUCERS AGREE TO HOLD BACK VINTAGE
Wineries in Chianti Classico will only be allowed to sell 80% of this year's production in an effort to stabilise the market.
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MONTICIANO
In the 12th century, this agricultural and holiday centre (375m, pop 1875) had a castle belonging to the bishops of Volterra (remains of the walls still exist), which then came under Sienesedomination. » more |
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