Cecchi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Add
Nozzole Il Pareto Add
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Cecchi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Attributes:
Producer:

Cecchi
Region:

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Italy
Varietal:

Montepulciano
Bottle Size:

750 ML

1995: Tastings Rating: 83
Acidity:

crisp
Body:

light-bodied
Flavors:

minerals, red fruits

1991: WineSpectator Rating: 83
Compliments:

pleasant
Flavors:

black cherry, earth, leather, plum

1991: Tastings Rating: 83
Texture:

chunky

1987: WineSpectator Rating: 83
Flavors:

anise, berry

1987: WineSpectator Rating: 77
Body:

light
Compliments:

mature

1983: WineSpectator Rating: 77
Complexity:

rich
Compliments:

drinkable
Flavors:

spicy

1983: WineSpectator Rating: 77

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

Nozzole Il Pareto

Attributes:
Producer:

Nozzole
Region:

Toscana or Toscano, Italy
Varietal:

Dry Red Table Wine
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 92
Acidity:

clean
Body:

full-bodied
Flavors:

blackberry, currant, licorice, mineral, vanilla

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Body:

full-bodied
Flavors:

blackberry, currant, mint

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 92

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 91
Body:

full-bodied
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

jammy, vanilla
Fruit:

ripe

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 90

2001: WineEnthusiast Rating: 90
Flavors:

black pepper, chocolate, oak, prune, ripe cherry, smoke, smoky, tobacco
Fruit:

concentrated, huge
Texture:

chewy, thick

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 91
Flavors:

black cherry, blackberry, earth, mocha, plum, tea, tobacco

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Body:

full-bodied
Flavors:

currant, spice, toasty oak

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

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.