Il Piaggione Chianti Classico Riserva

Attributes:
Producer:

Il Piaggione
Region:

Chianti Classico Riserva, Italy
Varietal:

Sangiovese
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Cheese: Parmesan
Pasta & Grains: (Grilled) Tofu, Lasagna, Mushroom Risotto, Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauces, Risotto
Poultry & Eggs: Duck, Game Birds
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Curried Beef, Curried Lamb, Curried Pork, Grilled Beef, Grilled Flank Steak, Lamb Stew, Rabbit, Salami or Sausage, Sausage
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce, Stock Reductions
Vegetables: Beans, White, Eggplant, Mushroom Risotto, Mushrooms, Peppers, Spinach Ricotta, Tomato Bread Soup, Vegetable Gratin or Stew

Sangiovese:

The best wines from this noble grape come from Tuscany, particularly in the Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti districts, although it is gaining in popularity in California. Sangiovese grapes make wine that is medium to high in acidity and firm in tannin; the wines can be light to full-bodied depending on where the grapes are grown. The aromas and flavors are fruity, often of a cherry-like quality. Hints of violets or a nutty character can also be present.

Santa Carolina 'Vistana' Chardonnay-Sauvignon Blanc

Attributes:
Producer:

Vina Santa Carolina
Region:

Rapel, Other
Varietal:

Dry White Table Wine
Bottle Size:

1.5 L

Food Matches:
Fish or Shellfish: Calamari, Ceviche
Sauces: White Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Eggplant, Mushrooms, Peppers

Rapel:

This Chilean region includes the famous Cachapoal valley, source of some great Merlot, although Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc are its most planted grape varieties.

Biondi-Santi Rosso di Montalcino

Attributes:
Producer:

Biondi Santi
Region:

Rosso di Montalcino, Italy
Varietal:

Sangiovese
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: WineNews Rating: 92
Acidity:

bright, crisp
Compliments:

delicious
Flavors:

cherry, tea, tobacco, violet

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 83
Body:

medium- to full-bodied

2001: WineNews Rating: 92
Flavors:

cedar, stewed fruit, tobacco

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 89
Body:

medium-bodied

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 83
Flavors:

berry, cedar, coffee, dried cherry

1999: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Acidity:

clean, fresh
Body:

medium to full body
Flavors:

cedar, prune, tobacco

1999: WineSpectator Rating: 89
Texture:

silky

1998: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Flavors:

minerally

Food Matches:
Cheese: Parmesan
Pasta & Grains: (Grilled) Tofu, Lasagna, Mushroom Risotto, Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauces, Risotto
Poultry & Eggs: Duck, Game Birds
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Curried Beef, Curried Lamb, Curried Pork, Grilled Beef, Grilled Flank Steak, Lamb Stew, Rabbit, Salami or Sausage, Sausage
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce, Stock Reductions
Vegetables: Beans, White, Eggplant, Mushroom Risotto, Mushrooms, Peppers, Spinach Ricotta, Tomato Bread Soup, Vegetable Gratin or Stew

Sangiovese:

The best wines from this noble grape come from Tuscany, particularly in the Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti districts, although it is gaining in popularity in California. Sangiovese grapes make wine that is medium to high in acidity and firm in tannin; the wines can be light to full-bodied depending on where the grapes are grown. The aromas and flavors are fruity, often of a cherry-like quality. Hints of violets or a nutty character can also be present.


Rosso di Montalcino:

Montalcino is Tuscany's rocky, hilly, walled medieval village, and located 1800 feet above sea level. Vineyards planted on the cooler northern slopes tend to produce wines that are provocative and aromatic, while the warmer southern slopes tend to produce wines with more power and complexity. The top producers in the area have vineyards on both slopes, and make use of a blend of both styles. The Rosso di Montalcino by law is aged one year as apposed to the four year aging in a Brunello di Montalcino and comes from the less ideal vineyards in Montalcino which means the yield of the Rosso is not as limited as the Brunello di Montalcino. It can range from a soft, young style to a wine capable of long aging.

Deviled Eggs

Rated

Ingredients

12 eggs, hard-boiled
3/4 cup mayonnaise (or a little more; the eggs need to be rather moist)
2 tsp dijon mustard
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
3 dashes tabasco or other hot sauce (optional)
Pimento strips (a type of red pepper; sold in various sizes of glass jars) or minced parsley for garnish

Preparation

Shell eggs and cut in half lengthwise. Remove yolks, keeping egg whites intact, and in medium bowl mash yolks with remaining ingredients except pimento strips and parsley, using a fork. Spoon into egg whites. Garnish as desired. Refrigerate until needed.

Yield

Serves 24

Cook Time

Prep Time: 20 mins.
Cook Time: 20 mins.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: Serves 24
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 51 Calories from Fat: 50
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 5.58g
8%  
Carbohydrates < 1g
0%  
Dietary Fiber < 1g
4%  
Calories 51.33kcal
2%  
Protein < 1g
1%  
Sodium 2.08mg
0%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.