Wines to have with Sicilian dishes. In this video, I share a virtual wine and food pairing with my local Italian restaurant (Thompson Italian) and several wines from Planeta Winery.
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The wine and food pairings in this episode:
1. 2019 La Sagreta Grillo. (Menfi) Italy. Price Range $25+. Food pairing: Arancini made with saffron risotto filled with lamb ragu and pecorino cheese served with cumin yogurt.
2. 2019 Cometa Fiano. (Menfi) Italy. Price Range $50+. Food pairing: Tri colored cauliflower with anchovy vinaigrette, capers, golden raisins, and pine nuts.
3. 2017 Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese. (Etna) Italy. Price Range $42+. Food pairing: Casarecce pasta with pesto alla trapanese made with roasted tomatoes, Sicilian almonds, pecorino, and basil.
4. 2016 Santa Cecilia Nero d’ Avola. (Noto) Italy. Price Range $54+. Food pairing: Seafood Stew made with cod, mussels, shrimp, and calamari (squid) in a lobster brodo (bone broth). The garlic bread was the side dish.
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