The Cabernet Sauvignon grape has a very distinct blue skin which contributes to the heavy pigment found in the wine and the lush, elegant burgundy color. Because of the thick skins, the wines are highly tannic and can deal with great amounts of aging and oak, and once in bottle, they have … Read more
We recommend pairing Frescobaldi Castiglioni Chianti DOCG with this Tuscan Kale and Cannellini recipe. Serves 6 Ingredients 1 bunch Tuscan kale (also called black kale, Lacinato kale or dinosaur kale) 2-15 oz cans cannellini white beans, rinsed and drained (or 4 cups cooked Tuscan White Bean Recipe) 3 Tbsp olive oil – … Read more
An entrée [prounced IPA:αn-tre or “on-tray” in American English] is a culinary term that means food being served before the main course in a multi-course meal. Most entrées include a vegetable (broccoli, carrots), a starch (potato, yam), or a meat or protein (chicken, veal, steak, beef, pork or ham). While this term … Read more
Recommended wine pairing: Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG Serves: 4 as an main course Ingredients: 2 cups chicken stock 1 cup water 1 large potato, finely diced 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 medium zucchinis, grated One 8 3/4-ounce can red kidney beans, drained 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. fresh ground … Read more
Tasting wine can be broken into 3 simple categories – sight, smell, and taste. Sight: Look at the Wine! Color Drinking wine is just as much about the visual as it is about the physical – so look at your wine. If you take the time to look for certain things in … Read more
Recommended wine pairing: Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG and Lucente Serves 6 Ingredients: 6 large Portobello mushrooms 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp soy sauce Two 10 oz boxes frozen creamed spinach 1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese 6 thin slices (2? x 2? x 1/4?) of … Read more
While Italian cuisine is rich and varied, pasta dishes are considered quintessential Italian. From fettuccine to penne to ravioli, Italy serves a vast array of pastas. Each region of Italy, has its own particular style of pasta sauce to match the best of local produce. Below you will find a number of … Read more
