It's time for a wine good for any occasion. Villa Neri Montepulciano d'Abruzzo D.O.C. 2011 is great for any time of year and nice to the palate. This wine has a "fruit forward character" but also displays vanilla spice and oak. Although it's a dry wine, it has very soft tannins and taste great after being opened for awhile. Villa Neri Montepulciano d'Abruzzo D.O.C. 2011 is a food friendly wine which can be paired with steak, grilled meats and poultry.
***Recipe for thought*** Chicken Chili with Villa Neri Montepulciano d'Abruzzo D.O.C. 2011
1 pound of diced chicken breast 1 -28 ounce diced tomatoes
1 diced red pepper 1 -28 ounce tomato sauce
1 diced onion 1/4 cup chili powder
1/2 cup frozen corn kernals 1 tbsp crushed garlic
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp ground cumin
2 tbsp olive oil salt & pepper to taste
Heat oil in dutch oven over high heat. Cook chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper, until no longer pink. Stir in onions, crushed garlic and red peppers. Continue to cook mixture all together until chicken juices run clear and peppers are tender. Stir in corn, beans, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Season with chili powder, parsley, cayenne pepper and ground cumin. Bring chili to a boil and then reduce the heat for a slow simmer of 1 1/2 hours. This chunky chicken chili is great for bringing in the fall season with Villa Neri Montepulciano d'Abruzzo D.O.C. 2011. Garnishing with cheddar cheese will not harm the flavor of the wine, so enjoy and warm-up!
There are great wines for just about every season. Here are some tips for wine & food pairing and cocktails.
1. A Autumn White with a warm feeling....
For those cool nights in the Fall, try a Pinot Blanc wine, which has a clean finish. Most fruits that make up different varietals of this wine are harvested in the Fall. This wine is great for sipping by a fire or paired with mild cheeses.
2. A Autumn Red for Fall or Winter....
As it get late into the Fall season, indulge in spices and the black cherry aroma of a Malbec wine. This medium to full-bodied wine is from Argentina with layers of complexity. This will pair well during your Thanksgiving holiday with beef roast or herbs lamb chops.
3. A Autumn Sparkling wine to party with...
If your planning a social event, a Sparkling Shiraz is great for a Halloween or Costume party. This wine has rich fruit flavors of blackberries and plums. It can be served slightly chilled or at room temperature with barbeque meatball appetizers or a meat lover's pizza.
There is nothing like starting a weekend evening with friends and a wine with a "perfect balance of flavors and textures". A tasteful and elegant malbec Juana De Sol Malbec Reversa Single Vinyard 2010 is definitely what you need. This wine is opaque purple in color and carries Asian spices and ripe fruit flavors of black cherry. Even though malbec is considered a red meat wine, Juana De Sol Malbec Reversa Single Vinyard 2010 pairs well with so many foods. Consider meats cooked over a wood fire with bold Asian marinades or barbecue sauces. Other great choices would include mushrooms, lamb or Thai fare.
***Recipe for Thought*** Marinaded Pork Skewers with Pork Vermicelli with Juana De Sol Malbec Reversa Single Vinyard 2010
1 pound Pork Loin cut into large cubes 1 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup soy sauce 2/3 cup LaChoy Orange Ginger sauce
1 tbsp crushed garlic 1/4 cup chopped chives
1 tsp onion powder 1 package of pork Vermicelli
6 to 8 skewers
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine soy sauce, crushed garlic, onion powder, black pepper and orange ginger sauce. Add cut pork loin to marinade and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours. Meanwhile, be sure to soak wooden skewers in water for no less than 30 minutes so they will not burn when skewers cook. After 4 hours, thread 4 to 5 pieces of the pork on each prepared skewers. Grill skewers for about 10 minutes turning frequently.
If your using a conventional oven, set oven to broil and cook skewers for about 8 to 10 minutes or cooked to desired doneness. Garnish cooked skewers with chopped chives. Cook pork vermicelli as package directs and serve with skewers. Juana De Sol Malbec Reversa Single Vinyard 2010 pairs great with this dish for any occasion. Although this wine is young, it will " ... drink nicely over the next 5 to 6 years". Cheers from Vino Uncorked and @winechateau.
There are a selection of wines that pair well with seafood. One to consider is a White Burgundy Original Chardonnay. These Chardonnay grapes are grown in the Burgundy regions of France which gives this wine a different taste from it's California grown cousins. Due to the climate of the Burgundy region, this wine is lighter-bodied and can be a little more tangy in flavor. Pairing this wine with seafood is a great choice for the palate.
***Recipe for Thought*** Tilapia Po'Boys and Cut Potatoes with Burgundy Chardonnay
4 pieces of Tilapia 1 bunch of cilantro (optional)
1 cup of tarter sauce 2 large russet potatoes
4 wheat hoagie rolls 1 1/2 cup Zatarain's Fish Meal
1 1/2 cups olive oil salt & pepper to taste
In a large skillet, heat 1/2 cup of oil on medium-high. Lightly cover fish in Zatarain's Fish meal. Fry fish until golden brown on each side. Heat additional 1 cup of oil on high for potatoes. Cut potatoes steak style or crinkle (if you have a crinkle cutter). Cook potatoes through until golden and season with salt and pepper. Lightly toast wheat hoagie rolls in oven or toaster oven. Layer bun with crispy tilapia, cilantro and tarter sauce. Cozy-up with a glass of wine and a southern sandwich favorite.
