Fonterutoli Poggio Alla Badiola Add
Vignamaggio Chianti Classico Add
Soldera Brunello di Montalcino Add
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Fonterutoli Poggio Alla Badiola

Attributes:
Producer:

Castello di Fonterutoli
Region:

Toscana or Toscano, Italy
Varietal:

Sangiovese
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2006: WineAdvocate Rating: 87
Flavors:

dark fruit

2002: WineAdvocate Rating: 86
Complexity:

deep

2002: WineAdvocate Rating: 87
Flavors:

herbs, spices

2000: WineAdvocate Rating: 86
Acidity:

soft
Flavors:

berry, cherry, orange
Fruit:

fruity

2000: WineAdvocate Rating: 86
Texture:

round

1997: WineAdvocate Rating: 88

1997: WineAdvocate Rating: 86
Fruit:

ripe, sweet

1996: WineAdvocate Rating: 85
Body:

lean, light, medium-bodied

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.

Vignamaggio Chianti Classico

Attributes:
Producer:

Vignamaggio
Region:

Chianti Classico, Italy
Varietal:

Sangiovese
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: WineAdvocate Rating: 88
Acidity:

fresh, soft

2004: WineNews Rating: 92
Acidity:

bright, fresh
Aromas:

floral
Compliments:

delicious, elegant
Flavors:

anise

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 79
Flavors:

berry, varnish

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 82
Body:

medium-bodied
Flavors:

mineral, plum

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 84
Body:

medium-bodied

2001: WineAdvocate Rating: 85
Aromas:

floral
Compliments:

classic
Flavors:

bitter, chocolate

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Acidity:

fresh, soft
Body:

medium body

1999: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Acidity:

clean, fresh
Body:

medium-bodied
Compliments:

well-balanced

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.

Soldera Brunello di Montalcino

Attributes:
Producer:

Soldera (Case Basse)
Region:

Brunello di Montalcino, Italy
Varietal:

Dry Red Table Wine
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2001: WineAdvocate Rating: 96
Body:

medium-bodied
Compliments:

powerful
Flavors:

flowers, spices

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

Brunello di Montalcino:

Montalcino is located about 70 miles southwest of Florence and takes its name from a variety of oak tree that once covered the terrain. During medieval times the city was famous for its tanneries and the resulting shoes and high quality leather. Montalcino has one of the warmest climates in Tuscany with very unique growing conditions on the northern slopes and the southern slopes. The southern slopes get more sun accounting for more powerful wine. The northern slopes are a cooler climate with less sun causing for wine dryer aromatic wines.

Tuscan Tomato Soup

Rated

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1-1/2 lbs ripe plum tomatoes
3-3/4 cups chicken stock
2 tsp tomato paste
12 basil leaves, shredded
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup cream
½ cup frozen peas
½ loaf italian bread (ciabatta), crusts removed

Preparation

Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add onion and garlic. Cook over low heat until soft.

Put tomatoes in a bowl. Cover with boiling water and leave 1 minute. Pour off water and cover tomatoes with cold water. Leave 1 minute. Peel tomatoes and chop roughly. Add to saucepan.

Stir in chicken stock, tomato paste, basil, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.

Add the peas and cream. Taste for salt and season with pepper. Turn off the heat and stir in half the cheese. Serve over torn pieces of bread dusted with the remaining cheese.

Yield

Makes 4 to 6 Makes

Cook Time

Prep Time: 10 mins.
Cook Time: 40 mins.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: Makes 4 to 6 Makes
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 302 Calories from Fat: 243
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 27g
41%  
Carbohydrates 30g
10%  
Dietary Fiber 8g
32%  
Saturated Fat 15g
75%  
Calories 302kcal
15%  
Cholesterol 20mg
6%  
Protein 16g
26%  
Sodium 1015mg
42%  
Calcium
2%  
Iron
21%  
Vitamin A
13%  
Vitamin C
28%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.