Mustiguillo Finca Terrerazo Add
Terra Nostra Chianti Add
Lagar de Cervera Albarino Add
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Mustiguillo Finca Terrerazo

Attributes:
Producer:

Bodega Mustiguillo
Region:

Valencia, Spain
Varietal:

Proprietary Blend - Red
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: WineAdvocate Rating: 92
Complexity:

layered, supple

2004: Tanzer Rating: 88
Compliments:

powerful
Flavors:

bitter, blackberry, boysenberry, chocolate, dark fruit, espresso, minerals, plum, violet
Fruit:

concentrated

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 93
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

black fruit, coffee, mineral
Texture:

chunky, dense, strong

2004: WineAdvocate Rating: 90
Body:

medium to full-bodied
Flavors:

black cherry, black fruit, blackberry, espresso, leather, mineral, oak, spices
Texture:

dense

2004: WineAdvocate Rating: 92

2003: WineAdvocate Rating: 91
Body:

full-bodied
Compliments:

elegant
Flavors:

cherries, flowers, tobacco
Fruit:

ripe, sweet

2003: Tanzer Rating: 91
Acidity:

lively
Flavors:

bitter, black fruit, blackberry, chocolate, licorice, peppery, violet
Fruit:

fruity
Texture:

dense

2003: Tanzer Rating: 88
Texture:

creamy

Food Matches:
Cheese: Aged Cheddar, Goat Cheese, Sharp Cheddar, Soft Pungent Cheese
Fruits & Nuts: Almonds, Dates, Figs & Raisins, Hazelnuts
Herbs & Spices: Cilantro, Coriander, Cinnamon, Cumin, Saffron
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Beef Stew, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Ham, Spicy Sausage, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Vegetables: Artichokes, Beans, Green, Beans, White, Carrots, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Gazpacho, Mushrooms, Potatoes, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Swiss chard or Kale, Tomato, Vegetable Gratin or Stew, White Aspargus with Mustard Vinagrette

Terra Nostra Chianti

Attributes:
Producer:

Terra Nostra
Region:

Chianti, 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

Chianti:

Italy’s largest wine region extends through much of Tuscany. Chianti is divided into seven districts, all of which are DOCG status. These wines, made primarily from the Sangiovese grape, are often given the name of the district where the grapes are grown. Chianti Classico is the heartland of the zone, and the best area for wine. Chianti wines vary in style according to their aging: Riserva wines are quite often aged in French oak, and may be released only after two year or more at the winery. A very dry wine, it can range from light-bodied to almost full-bodied, with aromas of cherry and violet, and flavors reminiscent of tart cherries. The best Chiantis have very concentrated fruit character and usually taste best from five to eight hears after vintage. Another great wine from Chianti is Brunello di Montalcino, which comes from a particular strain of the Sangiovese grape.


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.

Lagar de Cervera Albarino

Attributes:
Producer:

Lagar de Cervera
Region:

Rías Baixas, Spain
Varietal:

Albarino
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Cheese: Goat Cheese
Fish or Shellfish: Catfish, Dover Sole, Red Snapper, Tilapia, Walleye, Clam Chowder, Sardines, Sea Bass, Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Stews and Soups, Sushi Rolls
Fruits & Nuts: Almonds, Quince
Herbs & Spices: Ginger, Pepper (black, white, green)
Red Meat: Proscuitto & Serrano Ham
Sauces: Lemon Sauce, White Wine Sauce
Spicy Food: Empanadas, Mexican & South American, Serrano ham stuffed w/creamy spinach & shrimp
Vegetables: Greek Salad, Tomato

Albariño:

This thick-skinned aromatic white grape is grown in the Rias Baixas region in the northwestern corner of Spain and in the Vinho Verde region in Portugal. Its wine is medium bodied, crisp, and creamy, often tasting of apples, apricots, peaches, and citrus.

Green Bean, Tomato, And Olive Salad

Rated

Ingredients

1/2 lb. fresh whole green beans, cooked
1/2 lb. ripe cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup olive condite
3 tbsp of the oil it is preserved in
½ cup scallion, chopped
6 whole anchovy, flat fillets

Preparation

Top and tail the beans, which should be small ones, and throw them into a fairly large amount of boiling salted water for about three to five minutes, depending on their freshness. Cooked beans should be crisp-tender and not starchy. Drain, refresh in cold water, and cool them on paper towels.

Olive condite is a mixed green-olive antipasto with bits of sweet pepper, capers, and whatnot packed in olive oil and flavored with vinegar. Italian growers use up their broken olives in this highly seasoned and very tasty mix; it's very modestly priced and available in supermarkets everywhere.

Mix everything listed except the anchovy fillets and let the salad sit at room temperature for half an hour before serving. Garnish just before serving with the anchovies or, if you prefer, artichoke hearts preserved in oil.

Yield

Serves 2 to 4

Cook Time

Prep Time: 10 mins.
Cook Time: 4 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 2 to 4
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 241 Calories from Fat: 188
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 20.88g
32%  
Carbohydrates 13.31g
4%  
Dietary Fiber 5.3g
21%  
Saturated Fat 3.02g
15%  
Calories 240.5kcal
12%  
Protein 3.63g
6%  
Sodium 36.89mg
1%  
Calcium
1%  
Iron
3%  
Vitamin A
20%  
Vitamin C
55%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.