Well it seems I have been on an Italian kick lately, and have discovered some wonderful new wines from the region.
I am on a mission to try every Barolo and Nebbiolo wine and I recently tried this one. It’s hard to find one under $50, but I found this one which sells here for $34.99
The Beni di Batasiolo Barolo from the vintage year 2009. A lovely red brick color in the glass and aromas of spices, herbs and truffles on the nose A very balanced wine with nice tannins. It’s dry, but many fine Italian wines are, and I find they go very well with food. You could pair this with pasta, creamy sauces, chicken, hearty meat dishes and anything with a tomato sauce – and it would be heaven in your mouth.
You can’t talk Italian without talking Pinot Grigio, the light crisp go-to Italian wine. This is a beauty of a wine, under $20, it’s just $17.99 here. Harvested in northeastern Italy, this wine will go with so many foods. (Try it with the Caprese Chicken recipe at the end of the blog). Gorgeous flavors of citrus, pear and a hint of apricot, make for a delicate wine that you will want to enjoy again and again.
Allow me to introduce you to one of the best deals at your local Liquor store. It is the Tre Saggi Talamonti, and it’s priced at $16.99 here. It’s a fantastic wine at a fantastic price. Coming from Central Italy, this full-bodied wine delivers bold flavors of cherries, floral notes and juicy tannins. Very food friendly. Try it with everything from sausage to beef to my recipe for Caprese Chicken.
Caprese Chicken:
Are you ready for the easiest fanciest looking dish ever!
Chicken cutlets
Mozzarella ball cut in slices
Tomatoes
Italian Salad Dressing
balsamic Vinegar
Basil
Cook your flattened chicken cutlets in the Italian salad dressing. (or make your own by pounding a chicken breast. I am terrible at this, so I buy them flat already)
When they are just about cooked, add a slice of mozzarella, topped with a tomato and some fresh basil.
Drizzle balsamic vinegar and serve. People will go WOW! It will look fancy, and it is probably the easiest chicken dish ever!
Serve it with any of the wines above. Enjoy
Darlene
Wine-It’s Just My Opinion 