Whether it is Sangiovese or Chianti wine, one must feel the privilege and luxury of tasting the world’s best wines. Both Sangiovese and Chianti are best-loved wines on the planet. Many are amazed by the savory and fruit flavors of these two wines. Both of their characteristics remain a standard in the … Read more
Recommended wine pairing: Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG Serves 6-10 Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup farro, Arborio or canaroli rice 1 medium Zucchini, chopped and lightly salted to release liquid* 1/2 cup frozen petite peas (defrosted) 2 Tbsp flat leaf parsley, minced 1 red pepper (roasted, peeled, cut into 1/2? chunks) 8 brined … Read more
Wine and cheesy pizza complete a man’s day. With Remole Tocana IGT, every day is a fun day. This young wine is made from Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. These grapes are carefully blended and vinified into this terrific Tuscan liquid. “Remole is an intense, soft, and fruity wine that will captivate … Read more
The Benefizio, Pomino Bianco DOC is the product of the Chardonnay grape variety, from the estate’s vineyard. Fermented and matured in oak barriques for eight months and refined in the bottle for a further year, it demonstrates a luminous color of yellow with glares of amber. Both the nose and palate experience … Read more
Recommended wine pairing: Benefizio Pomino Bianco DOC This recipe is also featured in Tuscany Tonight’s Summer Harvest Quick Menu. Click here to view full menu. Serves: 4 as a main course Ingredients: 2 medium potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1/4 cup olive oil 2 garlic … Read more
We recommend pairing Frescobaldi Lamaione wine with this Risotto With Truffles recipe. Serves: 6-8 people as a first course Chef: Donatella Zampoli Ingredients: 11 oz of Arborio rice 1 onion finely chopped 2 oz butter 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 4 oz grated Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper 1 glass of … Read more
Recommended wine pairing: Pomino Pinot Nero and Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG Serves 6 Ingredients: 2-1/2 lbs mussels, de-bearded and scrubbed clean 1/3 cup white wine 1 large heirloom tomato, coarsely chopped 2 tbsp minced garlic 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 2 tbsp olive oil 1/3 cup julienned fresh basil Directions: Heat … Read more
This recipe is also featured in Tuscany Tonight’s Summer Picnic Quick Menu. Click here to view entire menu. Ingredients: 1 fresh cantaloupe 3/4 pound fresh cherries 8 oz package of biscotini Wash, peel and slice cantaloupe into 1?chunks. Store in an air tight container Wash and dry the cherries. Store them in … Read more