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Paolo Scavino Bric del Fiasc

Attributes:
Producer:

Paolo Scavino
Region:

Barolo, Italy
Varietal:

Nebbiolo
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2001: Tanzer Rating: 93(+?)
Acidity:

lively
Body:

light
Complexity:

complex, suave
Flavors:

blackberry, cassis, dark chocolate, menthol, minerals, oak, spicy, violet

2001: WineAdvocate Rating: 95
Body:

full-bodied
Flavors:

cherry, dark fruit, licorice, mint, plum, prune, ripe fruit, tar
Fruit:

huge, sweet
Texture:

dense, silky, strong

2000: Tanzer Rating: 92
Acidity:

fresh
Complexity:

deep, layered
Flavors:

menthol, oak, raspberry, smoke
Fruit:

ripe, sweet

2000: Tanzer Rating: 92
Compliments:

classic
Flavors:

earth, flowers, redcurrant, smoke, tar
Fruit:

intensely flavored
Texture:

creamy

2000: WineAdvocate Rating: 92
Compliments:

powerful
Flavors:

tar
Fruit:

concentrated, sweet

1999: Tanzer Rating: 92
Complexity:

deep

1999: WineAdvocate Rating: 94
Body:

solid
Flavors:

medicinal, menthol, red fruits

1998: Tanzer Rating: 93
Aromas:

floral
Flavors:

smoky, tobacco

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese, Parmesan
Fish or Shellfish: Salmon / Trout, Bluefish and Mackerel
Pasta & Grains: (Grilled) Tofu, Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauces, Pasta with Meat & Tomato Sauce, Polenta, Squash or Pumpkin Ravioli
Poultry & Eggs: Duck Confit, Game Birds, Roast Chicken with Herbs
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Ham, Hamburgers, Lamb Shish Kabobs, Pork Chops, Pork w/Fruit Sauce, Salami, Salami or Sausage, Sausage, Variety Meats or Organ Meats, Veal Scaloppini, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Sauces: Bagna Cauda, Red Wine Sauce, Tomato Sauce
Vegetables: Arugula (Bitter Lettuce), Beets, Cabbage, Eggplant, Fennel, Grilled Vegetables, Mediterranean, Grilled, Onions, Leeks, Peppers, Radishes, Shallots, Tomato, Vegetable Gratin or Stew, Wild Mushroom Strudel, Wild Mushrooms

Barolo:

Considered the king of Italian wines, Barolo is made from the Nebbiolo grape in the Piedmont region of Italy. Full bodied, high in tannic, acidity, and alcohol, their aromas suggest tar, violets, roses, strawberries, even truffles. Very similar to, if a little more full-bodied than, Barbaresco. Barolos need to be aged for at least three years in the winery (five years if it is a Reserva), but benefits from additional aging. More recent vintages are fruitier in flavor, often a bit oaky, and may be ready to drink as soon as two to five years after release.


Nebbiolo:

This noble variety from Italy is used primarily in Barolo and Barbaresco, two Piedmontese wines. It is a powerful, lusty grape, high in both tannin and acidity but balanced by an ample alcoholic content. Its color can be deep when the wine is young, but orangey tinges can develop within a few years. Its complex aroma is fruity, earthy, woodsy, herbal and floral.

Tishbi Sauvignon Blanc

Attributes:
Producer:

Tishbi
Region:

Galilee, Other
Varietal:

Sauvignon Blanc
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Fish or Shellfish: Calamari, Ceviche
Sauces: White Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Eggplant, Mushrooms, Peppers

Sauvignon Blanc:

Comes mostly from California, France, New Zealand, and South Africa. Its highly acidic wines are often suggestive of herbs or grass. Light to medium bodied and usually dry, European versions are generally not oaky while California Sauvignon Blanc can take on many of the qualities of Chardonnay. France has two classic wine regions for the Sauvignon Blanc gape: Bordeaux and the Loire Valley The Bordeaux wine is called Bordeaux Blanc and the two best known of the Loire wines are called Sancerre or Pouilly-Fumé. In Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc is sometimes blended with Sémillon.


Galilee:

Galilee is a large region in northern Israel which makes up one third of the Country. Most of the Galilee consists of rocky terrain with mild temperatures and sufficient rainfall, though during dry summer month's irrigation is needed. Due to the regions immense size there is climate variation within the region. Carignan, Grenache, Alicante, Semillion, Chenin Blanc, and Muscat can be seen planted throughout the region. In recent years Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Chardonnay have been planted.

Casanova di Neri Brunello Di Montalcino 'Tenuta Nuova'

Attributes:
Producer:

Casanova di Neri
Region:

Tuscany, Italy
Varietal:

Sangiovese
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2003: WineAdvocate Rating: 92
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

cherries, smoke, toasted oak

2003: Tanzer Rating: 88?

Acidity:

fat
Flavors:

chocolate, currant, licorice, nutty, oak, raisins, raspberry
Fruit:

sweet

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 97
Body:

full-bodied
Flavors:

berry, blackberry, chocolate, toasted oak, vanilla

2001: WineAdvocate Rating: 92
Compliments:

powerful
Flavors:

dark fruit, licorice, oak, smoke

2001: WineAdvocate Rating: 92
Fruit:

sweet

1999: WineSpectator Rating: 94
Body:

full-bodied
Flavors:

blackberry, oak
Fruit:

ripe

1999: WineAdvocate Rating: 92
Flavors:

spicy
Fruit:

sweet
Texture:

silky, thick

1999: WineSpectator Rating: 97
Texture:

dense

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

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.

Stuffed Peppers

Rated

Ingredients

8 whole green pepper, cored and seeded
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, pepped and diced
1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
1/4 lb. ground beef
1/4 lb. ground pork
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 Tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1-1/4 cups cooked long-grain white rice
1 tbsp chopped fresh marjoram leaves
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaf, chopped
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Preparation

Char peppers over a gas flame or under a hot broiler, turning to blacken all over. Place in a paper bag, close tightly, and steam for 15 minutes. When cool enough to handle, rub off and remove blackened skin, taking care not to tear flesh. Cut a slit down the length of each, stopping about 1/2" from the tip. (If using bell peppers, simply cut off the top.) Scrape out ribs and seeds. Set aside.

Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until soft and golden, about 20 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high, add beef and pork, breaking meat up with the back of a spoon, and brown for 7 - 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, season to taste with salt and pepper, and stir in tomatoes and nutmeg. Cook for 5 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in rice, marjoram, thyme, parsley, and 1 tbsp. oil. Adjust seasoning.

Preheat broiler. Spoon about 1/4 cup filling into each pepper and place on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle with bread crumbs, drizzle with remaining oil, and broil until golden. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Yield

Serves 4 Serves

Cook Time

Prep Time: 15 mins.
Cook Time: 45 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 4 Serves
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 561 Calories from Fat: 333
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 37g
56%  
Carbohydrates 68g
22%  
Dietary Fiber 13g
52%  
Saturated Fat 19g
95%  
Calories 561kcal
28%  
Cholesterol 48mg
16%  
Protein 29g
48%  
Sodium 661mg
27%  
Calcium
1%  
Iron
28%  
Vitamin A
20%  
Vitamin C
225%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.