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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

Barbaresco and Pasta with Robiola & Truffles

April 16, 2017 By Steven 12 Comments

Time to revisit Fettucini Alfredo? No, it’s time to move on. This pasta dish kills Alfredo especially when paired with either Barbaresco or Arneis. Don’t hesitate.

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Filed Under: Barbaresco, Italian Whites, Pasta Tagged With: Arneis, Barbaresco, Pasta

Barbaresco and Godfather “Gravy”

June 1, 2014 By Steven Leave a Comment

Remember the scene in The Godfather when Clemenza was teaching Michael how to make “gravy”? That scene from the 1972 movie both liberated and inspired me to cook: if it was cool for a mafia capo to cook Marinara sauce, it was cool enough for me.

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Filed Under: Barbaresco, Pasta, Sauces Tagged With: Barbaresco, Lasagna

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