There’s nothing more comforting than a hearty Italian dinner! When I am celebrating a special occasion, my Italian wine of choice is typically a Brunello di Montalcino or Barolo, but most nights I gravitate toward a fruit forward Barbera from Piedmont. The Pio Cesare Barbera d’Alba is always a reliable option. Pio Cesare has been producing…
Barboursville Vineyards has a long tradition of making exceptional wine in Virginia. While they are best known for the bordeaux style blend “Octagon,” there are many other exciting wines in their portfolio. I am a big fan of the Barboursville Cabernet Franc Reserve and the Vermentino Reserve. Tonight, I opted for a bottle of the…
The 2013 Abbazia di Novacella Kerner from Alto Adige, Italy is this week’s feature wine. Kerner is a an aromatic white grape that was created in 1929 by crossing two German grapes (Riesling and Trollinger). Abbazia is one of the world’s oldest wineries dating back more than 800 years. It was founded by the Augustinian Order of Canons…
It looks like mother nature has an interesting sense of humor. We are expecting a foot of snow in coastal Virginia. Since I will be snowed in for the next few days, I will need to get creative with my Paleo Pairings this week. Tonight, my meal was inspired by a nice bottle of Barbera….
Bolognese & Brunello Nothing says comfort like a hearty plate of bolognese paired with a Brunello. I am convinced that I was Italian in a former life. Italian wine and food have always been a big passion of mine. My husband was never a big red wine fan until I introduced him to a 1997…
Looking for a fast, refreshing appetizer that will please a hungry crowd? These sweet pea, ricotta & herb bruschetta do not disappoint (recipe below). Many types of wine will work with these creamy, crunchy treats including Prosecco, Pinot Grigio and Soave. But why not mix things up a little and check out a Gavi di…
