Joel | May 12, 2009
FEUDI DI SAN GREGORIO FALANGHINA SANNIO 2007
I suggest a word collage to set the mood:
Falanga. Ancient grapes before mount vesuvius destroyed pompeii. 79AD. years of voLcANic ash soaring. falling. archeoloGy History sand limestone mINerAlity.
FALANGHINA.
By the beginning of the 1960’s, an indirect impact of phylloxera on viticulture, war and disinterested vineyard owners had all taken their toll on [...]
Joel | May 11, 2009
Italians love their bitter greens!
Bitter greens are used quite extensively on the Italian table: sauteed with garlic and oil, used in salads, cooked in soups, placed on top of crostini, combined with pasta and risotto - just to name a few
The complex flavors of bitter greens are really enhanced when contrasted against the flavors of other [...]
Joel | May 9, 2009
Fattoria Ambra Carmignano Montefortini 2004
From the 15th century poem “Ambra”, written by Lorenzo de Medici and so evocative of the Tuscan countryside, the Fattoria Ambra takes its name. The mythical wood nymph Ambra, before being caught by the god Ombrone, was transformed into a rocky prominence which later became the site for Lorenzo’s beloved villa [...]
Joel | May 8, 2009
Grilled Sea Scallops
We are always on the lookout for super fresh food products that respond to simple cooking techniques and taste great. Marry such dishes with an equally good wine and the magic always happens!
We grilled large sea scallops, let them caramelize on the outside with a cooked inside that stayed soft and moist. What [...]
