Ruffino Riserva Ducale Add
Paolo Scavino Bric del Fiasc Add
Casanova di Neri Rosso di Montalcino Add
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Ruffino Riserva Ducale

Attributes:
Producer:

Ruffino
Region:

Chianti Classico, Italy
Varietal:

Sangiovese
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2001: WineEnthusiast Rating: 85
Aromas:

sulfur
Flavors:

cherry, mushroom, plum, tomato

2000: WineAdvocate Rating: 88
Body:

medium-bodied, solid

2000: WineEnthusiast Rating: 85
Flavors:

tobacco

1997: Tanzer Rating: 90
Acidity:

fresh
Complexity:

supple

1997: WineAdvocate Rating: 88
Flavors:

raspberry, redcurrant, spicy

1995: Tanzer Rating: 90
Texture:

generous in the mouth, round

1995: Tanzer Rating: 87
Flavors:

mint, redcurrant, strawberry, tobacco
Fruit:

intensely flavored, juicy, sweet

1994: Tastings Rating: 89
Body:

full-bodied
Complexity:

deep, rich, supple
Flavors:

chocolate, minerals, red fruits

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.

Paolo Scavino Bric del Fiasc

Attributes:
Producer:

Paolo Scavino
Region:

Barolo, Italy
Varietal:

Nebbiolo
Bottle Size:

1.5 L

2001: Tanzer Rating: 93(+?)
Acidity:

lively
Body:

light
Complexity:

complex, suave
Flavors:

blackberry, cassis, dark chocolate, menthol, minerals, oak, spicy, violet

2001: WineAdvocate Rating: 95
Body:

full-bodied
Flavors:

cherry, dark fruit, licorice, mint, plum, prune, ripe fruit, tar
Fruit:

huge, sweet
Texture:

dense, silky, strong

2000: Tanzer Rating: 92
Acidity:

fresh
Complexity:

deep, layered
Flavors:

menthol, oak, raspberry, smoke
Fruit:

ripe, sweet

2000: Tanzer Rating: 92
Compliments:

classic
Flavors:

earth, flowers, redcurrant, smoke, tar
Fruit:

intensely flavored
Texture:

creamy

2000: WineAdvocate Rating: 92
Compliments:

powerful
Flavors:

tar
Fruit:

concentrated, sweet

1999: Tanzer Rating: 92
Complexity:

deep

1999: WineAdvocate Rating: 94
Body:

solid
Flavors:

medicinal, menthol, red fruits

1998: Tanzer Rating: 93
Aromas:

floral
Flavors:

smoky, tobacco

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese, Parmesan
Fish or Shellfish: Salmon / Trout, Bluefish and Mackerel
Pasta & Grains: (Grilled) Tofu, Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauces, Pasta with Meat & Tomato Sauce, Polenta, Squash or Pumpkin Ravioli
Poultry & Eggs: Duck Confit, Game Birds, Roast Chicken with Herbs
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Ham, Hamburgers, Lamb Shish Kabobs, Pork Chops, Pork w/Fruit Sauce, Salami, Salami or Sausage, Sausage, Variety Meats or Organ Meats, Veal Scaloppini, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Sauces: Bagna Cauda, Red Wine Sauce, Tomato Sauce
Vegetables: Arugula (Bitter Lettuce), Beets, Cabbage, Eggplant, Fennel, Grilled Vegetables, Mediterranean, Grilled, Onions, Leeks, Peppers, Radishes, Shallots, Tomato, Vegetable Gratin or Stew, Wild Mushroom Strudel, Wild Mushrooms

Barolo:

Considered the king of Italian wines, Barolo is made from the Nebbiolo grape in the Piedmont region of Italy. Full bodied, high in tannic, acidity, and alcohol, their aromas suggest tar, violets, roses, strawberries, even truffles. Very similar to, if a little more full-bodied than, Barbaresco. Barolos need to be aged for at least three years in the winery (five years if it is a Reserva), but benefits from additional aging. More recent vintages are fruitier in flavor, often a bit oaky, and may be ready to drink as soon as two to five years after release.


Nebbiolo:

This noble variety from Italy is used primarily in Barolo and Barbaresco, two Piedmontese wines. It is a powerful, lusty grape, high in both tannin and acidity but balanced by an ample alcoholic content. Its color can be deep when the wine is young, but orangey tinges can develop within a few years. Its complex aroma is fruity, earthy, woodsy, herbal and floral.

Casanova di Neri Rosso di Montalcino

Attributes:
Producer:

Casanova di Neri
Region:

Rosso di Montalcino, Italy
Varietal:

Sangiovese
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: WineAdvocate Rating: 89
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

dark fruit

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 83
Body:

medium-bodied
Flavors:

oak, plum, spicy
Fruit:

ripe

2003: WineAdvocate Rating: 89
Texture:

smooth, tough

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 86
Acidity:

fresh, tangy
Body:

medium-bodied
Compliments:

well-balanced
Flavors:

berry, flowers, spice

2002: WineAdvocate Rating: 87

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 83
Flavors:

herbs, tar

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Acidity:

fresh
Body:

medium-bodied
Compliments:

elegant
Flavors:

berry, mineral

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 86
Flavors:

red currant, tobacco

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.