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Francesco Boschis Pianezzo

Attributes:
Producer:

Francesco Boschis
Region:

Dolcetto di Dogliani, Italy
Varietal:

Dolcetto
Bottle Size:

750 ML

1999: WineAdvocate Rating: 86
Flavors:

berry, candied, cherry

1998: Tastings Rating: 86
Acidity:

fresh
Body:

light
Complexity:

deep
Flavors:

mineral

1997: Tanzer Rating: 88
Acidity:

excellent acidity
Aromas:

white flowers
Compliments:

delicious
Flavors:

peach, strawberry, violet

1997: Tastings Rating: 89
Body:

medium-bodied
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

vanilla
Fruit:

intensely flavored

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

Dolcetto:

Grown exclusively in Italy’s Piedmont region, this grape makes a light-bodied red wine that is often compared to Beaujolais, but is usually drier, more tannic, and goes better with food.

J J Christoffel Riesling Auslese "Erdener Treppchen"

Attributes:
Producer:

Joh. Jos. Christoffel
Region:

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany
Varietal:

Riesling
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2006: Tanzer Rating: 90
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

honeysuckle, pineapple, redcurrant

2005: WineAdvocate Rating: 93
Complexity:

focused, rich
Flavors:

banana, chocolate, cinnamon, citrus, grapefruit, honey, nutmeg, spice, tropical fruits

2005: Tanzer Rating: 92
Acidity:

lively
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

candied, grapefruit, lemon, nutmeg, spices, tropical fruits
Fruit:

concentrated

2005: Tanzer Rating: 90
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

apricot, plum, sandalwood, spicy
Texture:

unctuous

2005: Tanzer Rating: 90
Texture:

creamy

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Body:

solid
Flavors:

apple, citrus, orange, peach

2004: WineAdvocate Rating: 95
Flavors:

berries, candied, honey, lemon, mineral, pineapple, sassafras
Fruit:

concentrated

2004: WineAdvocate Rating: 93
Texture:

velvety

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese
Desserts: Apple Strudel, Caramel, Cheesecake, Linzer Torte
Fish or Shellfish: Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Smoked Salmon
Fruits & Nuts: Cherries
Herbs & Spices: Cayenne, Chili Powder, Cilantro, Coriander
Pasta & Grains: Spaetzle or Dumplings
Poultry & Eggs: Roast Turkey, Spicy Chicken Dishes
Red Meat: Liver, Pate or Liver, Pork, Red Meat Cajun Style
Sauces: Soy Sauce, Spicy Sauce, White Wine Sauce
Spicy Food: Chili Seafood, Curry Dishes, Mexican & South American, Pad Thai, Szechuan
Vegetables: Asparagus, Avocado, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chile Peppers, Jalapeno and other hot peppers

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer:

(MOH zel zar ROO ver)—This dramatically beautiful region of western Germany produces exceptional white wines from the Riesling grape. Among the lightest in Germany, these wines usually contain less than 10% alcohol and they are generally delicate, fresh, and bursting with flavor. With its flowery tastes and aromas, Mosel Riesling is a great wine to drink in the spring. Look for the words “Erzeugerabfüllung” or Gutsabfüllung,” which indicate that the wine was estate bottled and not mass-produced.


Riesling:

(REESE ling)—a grape that comes mostly from the Mosel and Rheingau regions of Germany (where it is a noble variety), the Finger Lakes region of New York, and Alsace region of France, and Austria. Although often thought of as “sweet,” many Rieslings are quite dry. The word trocken on German bottles indicates dryness. The trademarks of Riesling are high acidity, low to medium alcohol levels, and aromas and flavors that range from fruity and flowery to mineral. Also called Johannesburg Riesling or White Riesling.

Oriel 'Ortolan' Grüner Veltliner

Attributes:
Producer:

Oriel
Region:

Falkenstein, Germany
Varietal:

Gruner Veltliner
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: WineEnthusiast Rating: 84
Aromas:

stone fruit

Food Matches:
Herbs & Spices: Caraway, Dill, Horseradish
Poultry & Eggs: Game Birds
Red Meat: Farmed Venison, Grilled or Roast Leg, Grilled or Broiled Chops or Rack of Lamb, Proscuitto & Serrano Ham, Sausage with Sweet & Hot Peppers, Schnitzel, Sweetbreads, Sweetbreads, Sweetbreads, Veal
Spicy Food: Pho
Vegetables: Cabbage, Pickles, Potato Dumplings, Potatoes, Roast Potatoes

Gruner Veltliner:

Native to Austria, Gruner Vetliner is a pale dry white with flavors of strawberry, rhubarb, but predominantly apple or white pepper. Floral aromas accompany this answer to the question: “What can we drink with this asparagus?”

Braised Red Cabbage with Pears

Rated

Ingredients

3/4 lb red cabbage, in 2 or 3 wedges, cored
1 whole pear
2 tbsp unsalted butter, in small pieces
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar or more to taste
¼ teaspoon salt, to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

Slice the cabbage wedges finely by hand. Transfer to a pot.

Quarter, core and peel the pear. Grate the pear on the coarse side of a four-sided grater. Add to the pot along with the butter, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste.

Cover and cook over moderately low heat, stirring often, until cabbage is tender, about 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding another splash of balsamic vinegar if necessary.

Yield

Serves 4

Cook Time

Prep Time: 5 mins.
Cook Time: 30 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
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 430 Calories from Fat: 90
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 10g
15%  
Carbohydrates 94g
31%  
Dietary Fiber 27g
108%  
Saturated Fat 7g
35%  
Calories 430kcal
21%  
Cholesterol 16mg
5%  
Protein 20g
33%  
Sodium 459mg
19%  
Calcium
10%  
Iron
25%  
Vitamin A
256%  
Vitamin C
1083%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.