Joel | February 27, 2009
Piedmont: Braida “Montebruna” 2003
Montebruna: A hillside of vineyard land so loved that artists have written lyrical poetry of an encounter with the 100% Barbera wine called simply, beautifully, Montebruna. In fact, the Montebruna bottle label is fashioned from words of the written poetry, for more on that see here: http://www.braida.it/ita/montebruna.pdf .
The greatness of Giacomo Bologna, [...]
Joel | February 26, 2009
Italy, Recipe: Pasta with Broccoli Rapini
Take the stems off the broccoli rapini and boil for 8-10 minutes till soft. Put your favorite pasta into boiling water. Saute some garlic in good olive oil, drain the broccoli rapini, put in the oil / garlic, saute on low till the pasta is done or about 8 minutes. [...]
Joel | February 26, 2009
Italy, Recipe: Roast Pork with Rosemary & Garlic
Pierce the meat the several places with a sharp knife and insert sprigs of rosemary and garlic. Drizzle good olive oil over the top of the meat. Slow roast in the oven at about 300 degrees till done.
Amazing with Chianti Classico, Brunello, Rosso di Montalcino, Vino Nobile, Rosso [...]
Joel | February 25, 2009
Tenuta di Gracciano della Seta Rosso di Montepulciano 2006
Tenuta di Gracciano della Seta Rosso di Montepulciano 2007
Eran d’ intorno violette e gigli
fra l’ erba verda, e vaghi fior novelli
Violets bloomed round about and lilies too
In verdant grass and buds of every hue
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