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Cioppino – Red or White Wine? #ItalianFWT

October 4, 2019 By Steven 18 Comments

Cioppino, the Liguria-inspired seafood stew, reflects both the creativity and the ingredients the chef has on hand. This tomato-dominant version cries out for a red wine. We think Montepulciano d’Abruzzo responds best .

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Filed Under: Italian Whites, Montepulciano, Shellfish, Stews & Chili, Trebbiano Tagged With: Cioppino

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

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