Aresan Airen Add
Marques de Riscal Rueda Add
Oriel Barona Add
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Aresan Airen

Attributes:

Producer:

Bodegas Aresan

Region:

Spain

Varietal:

Dry White Table Wine

Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: WineAdvocate Rating: 86

Acidity:

crisp

Compliments:

delicious

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

Spain:

This mountainous country possesses more vineyard land than any other country on earth, and ranks third in wine production after France and Italy. Spain is best known for its red Riojas and its Sherries, however other wines and regions are quickly gaining notoriety. Like France, Spain divides wine into categories; table wine at the bottom level and quality wine at the top, with a large emphasis on geographical origin. VdM (Vino de Mesa) is a basic table wine. VC (Vino Comarcal) wines are a level up. VdlT (Vino de la Tierra) refers to one of the country’s 25 distinct regions, and each wine possesses a local character. At the top level, only about fifty wines are considered DO (Denominacion de Origen). These wines come from the best-known regions and are the equivalent of France’s Appellation Contrôlée. DOC (Denominacion de Origen Calificada) is reserved for wines that adhere to the most stringent regulations. So far, Rioja is the only wine to gain the Calificada classification.

Marques de Riscal Rueda

Attributes:

Producer:

Marques de Riscal

Region:

Rueda, Spain

Varietal:

Dry White Table Wine

Bottle Size:

750 ML

2006: WineSpectator Rating: 85

Acidity:

crisp

Flavors:

grass, herbal flavors

2004: Tanzer Rating: 87

Acidity:

clean

Aromas:

floral

Complexity:

supple

Flavors:

apple, bitter, grapefruit, grass, honeysuckle, lemon, spices

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 85

Aromas:

*-scented

Compliments:

distinctive

2002: Tanzer Rating: 86

Complexity:

suave, supple

Flavors:

grapefruit, mineral, pineapple, spices

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 87

Body:

full-bodied

Complexity:

rich

Flavors:

almond, pear

2000: WineEnthusiast Rating: 85

Body:

medium-weight

Compliments:

mature

Texture:

creamy, smooth

2000: Tastings Rating: 83

Acidity:

clean

Body:

medium-bodied

Compliments:

drinkable

Flavors:

pepper

Fruit:

sweet

1999: WineSpectator Rating: 85

Acidity:

soft

Body:

light

Compliments:

distinctive

Flavors:

honey, pear, vanilla

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

Rueda:

A small historic district in Spain, Traditionally known for high-alcohol sherry-like wines, it is now making wonderfully crisp, aromatic white wines from the Verdejo grape.

Oriel Barona

Attributes:

Producer:

Oriel

Region:

Rías Baixas, Spain

Varietal:

Dry White Table Wine

Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: WineEnthusiast Rating: 84

Acidity:

clean, zesty

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

Barbecued Ribs

Rated

Ingredients

4 lbs pork spareribs, in barbecue sauce
2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 whole lemons ,juiced
1 tablespoon Spice Mix seasoning
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-1/2 cups ketchup
4 tbsp butter
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
½ cup lemon juice
1-1/2 tsp dry mustard
½ teaspoon cayenne
¼ cup cider vinegar

Preparation

1. Place ribs in a shallow pan. For marinade, mix together vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, spice mix, and cayenne, then pour over ribs, turning to coat well. Cover and refrigerate ribs for at least 2 hours or as long as overnight.

2. Preheat oven to 200°. Pour off excess marinade from pan and discard. Cook ribs in oven for 3 hours.

3. For sauce, mix together ketchup, butter, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, mustard, and cayenne with 3/4 cup water in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.

4. To finish ribs on a charcoal or gas grill, place on a rack over a low fire. Cook, turning once, until lightly browned and crusted. This could take 5 - 30 minutes per side, depending on hotness of fire, distance of ribs from heat, and type of grill. When ribs have browned, baste with sauce and cook, turning once, for 5 minutes more per side. Serve ribs with additional sauce on the side.

Yield

Serves 8

Cook Time

Prep Time: 30 mins.
Cook Time: 265 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 8
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 570 Calories from Fat: 414

Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 46g
70%  
Carbohydrates 34g
11%  
Dietary Fiber 9g
36%  
Saturated Fat 24g
120%  
Calories 570kcal
28%  
Cholesterol 146mg
48%  
Protein 38g
63%  
Sodium 1526mg
63%  
Calcium
2%  
Iron
25%  
Vitamin A
15%  
Vitamin C
68%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.