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Chianti

Chianti Classico and Lamb Ragù

April 23, 2017 By Steven 2 Comments

Hannibal Lecter loved Chianti. However, we disagree with his suggested food pairing. We posit that Lamb Ragù is the ideal pairing for this delicious Sangiovese from the 2010 vintage.

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Filed Under: Beef/Lamb/Venison, Chianti, Montepulciano, Pasta Tagged With: Chianti, montepulciano, Ragu

Sicilian Food and Wine

July 26, 2015 By Steven 2 Comments

Just finished reading a book titled The World of Sicilian Wine. The Island is a treasure trove of unique wines and native ingredients to make for really interesting wine and food pairings.

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Filed Under: Chianti, Italian Reds, Relish, Sangiovese, Vegetables Tagged With: Carrots, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Chianti, Currants

Chianti and Clove-Infused Pork & Black Bean Stew

September 12, 2014 By Steven 2 Comments

With summer now about over, are you ready to put aside the screw top wines and move on to heavier reds? But not quite ready for big Syrahs and Amarone? This recipe and wine pairing is just the ticket to get you on your way.

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Filed Under: Chianti, Grenache, Stews & Chili Tagged With: Chianti, Chili, Priorat, Tomatillos

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