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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Francesca

Here we go! Christmas Eve… for my family, it is even more important than Christmas Day. We have been talking about this night for weeks. We have invited friends, my mom and I have decided the table setting and selected … Continue reading →

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WineNews from Planeta Vino ;-)

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Stefano

I am glad to share with you a few interesting pieces of news that I have received from the guys at Planeta, one of the truly outstanding Sicilian producers who have marked the rebirth of quality winemaking in Sicily since the Nineties. … Continue reading →

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Green Bean, Olive and Goat Cheese Quiche – Recommended Wine Pairing

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Stefano

Francesca’s delicate green bean, olive and goat cheese quiche can be successfully complemented with a medium-bodied white wine with good acidity and either effervescence or noticeable minerality. Based on the above, my suggestion is either a quality Prosecco or a … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Soup – Recommended Wine Pairing

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Stefano

To adequately complement Francesca’s elegant pumpkin soup, I suggest you pick a medium-bodied white wine with enough acidity to compensate for the inherent sweetness of the pumpkin. Here are a few solid options to choose from, all of which I have … Continue reading →

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Prosciutto and Fennel Salad: Recommended Wine Pairing

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Stefano

I would suggest that with Francesca’s intriguing prosciutto and fennel salad you pair a white wine from Italy’s Northeastern region Friuli Venezia Giulia, particularly a Friulano or a Malvasia Istriana. Below are a few recommendations of some of the best … Continue reading →

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