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La Gerla Rosso di Montalcino Add
Vampire Pinot Grigio Add
Montes Sauvignon Blanc Fumé Blanc Reserve Add
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La Gerla Rosso di Montalcino

Attributes:

Producer:

La Gerla

Region:

Rosso di Montalcino, Italy

Varietal:

Sangiovese

Bottle Size:

375 ML

2005: WineSpectator Rating: 85

Acidity:

clean, fresh

Body:

medium body

Flavors:

berry, plum

2005: WineNews Rating: 89

Acidity:

fresh

Flavors:

cherry, earth, eucalyptus, raspberry, ripe cherry

Fruit:

fruity

2005: WineNews Rating: 89

Acidity:

fresh

Flavors:

cherry, earth, eucalyptus, raspberry, ripe cherry

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 84

Body:

medium-bodied

Flavors:

jammy, strawberry

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 85

Fruit:

juicy

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 83

Acidity:

fresh

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 84

Flavors:

berry, mineral

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 83

Texture:

round

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.


Rosso di Montalcino:

Montalcino is Tuscany's rocky, hilly, walled medieval village, and located 1800 feet above sea level. Vineyards planted on the cooler northern slopes tend to produce wines that are provocative and aromatic, while the warmer southern slopes tend to produce wines with more power and complexity. The top producers in the area have vineyards on both slopes, and make use of a blend of both styles. The Rosso di Montalcino by law is aged one year as apposed to the four year aging in a Brunello di Montalcino and comes from the less ideal vineyards in Montalcino which means the yield of the Rosso is not as limited as the Brunello di Montalcino. It can range from a soft, young style to a wine capable of long aging.

Vampire Pinot Grigio

Attributes:

Producer:

Vampire

Region:

Transylvania, Other

Varietal:

Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio

Bottle Size:

750 ML

2000: Tastings Rating: 81

Body:

lean, light-bodied

Complexity:

simple

Food Matches:

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

Pinot Grigio:

(pee noh GREE joe)—also known as Pinot Gris, is grown mostly in northeastern Italy but is also found in Germany (where it is called Rülander), Alsace, Oregon and California. It is deeper in color than other white grapes and has a medium body and low acidity.

Montes Sauvignon Blanc Fumé Blanc Reserve

Attributes:

Producer:

Montes

Region:

Curico, Other

Varietal:

Sauvignon Blanc

Bottle Size:

750 ML

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 88

Acidity:

lively

Aromas:

floral

Flavors:

lime, mineral

Fruit:

sweet

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 86

Flavors:

grass, herb

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 85

Acidity:

crisp, lively

Flavors:

grapefruit, peach

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 84

Fruit:

juicy

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 84

Flavors:

herbal

1999: WineSpectator Rating: 84

Acidity:

lively

1998: WineSpectator Rating: 86

Acidity:

clean, crisp

Complexity:

focused

Compliments:

pleasant

1997: WineSpectator Rating: 84

Acidity:

fresh

Aromas:

*-scented

Compliments:

classic, distinctive

Flavors:

oak

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.

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.