Bertani Catullo Add
Ecco Domani Merlot Add
Robert Pecota 'L'Artiste' Sauvignon Blanc Add
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Bertani Catullo

Attributes:
Producer:

Bertani
Region:

Veneto, Italy
Varietal:

Proprietary Blend - Red
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 82
Body:

medium-bodied
Flavors:

currant, earth, violet

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 78
Flavors:

dried cherry, earth

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 82
Body:

light
Complexity:

simple
Flavors:

berry, flowers

1999: WineSpectator Rating: 86
Body:

medium-bodied
Flavors:

flowers
Fruit:

fruity

1998: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Body:

medium-bodied
Complexity:

straightforward
Flavors:

cherry, plum
Fruit:

ripe

1997: Tastings Rating: 85
Body:

full-bodied
Complexity:

compact, deep
Flavors:

licorice

1990: WineSpectator Rating: 79
Complexity:

deep

1987: WineSpectator Rating: 86
Acidity:

crisp, lively
Aromas:

floral
Body:

light

Food Matches:
Cheese: Mozzarella
Pasta & Grains: (Grilled) Tofu, Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauces
Poultry & Eggs: Chicken or Turkey, Game Birds
Red Meat: Curried Beef, Curried Pork, Hamburgers, Pork w/Fruit Sauce, Salami or Sausage, Sausage, Veal w/Fruit Sauce
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Vegetable Gratin or Stew

Veneto:

The home of some of Italy’s most famous wines, this area in the Northeastern quadrant of Italy produces Soave, Valpolicella and Prosecco.

Ecco Domani Merlot

Attributes:
Producer:

Ecco Domani
Region:

Venezie or delle Venezie, Italy
Varietal:

Merlot
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: WineAndSpirits Rating: 86
Acidity:

soft

2000: WineEnthusiast Rating: 83
Aromas:

char
Body:

light
Flavors:

candied, cherry, earth, leather, strawberry

1999: WineSpectator Rating: 80
Acidity:

soft
Body:

light, medium body
Complexity:

simple

1998: Tastings Rating: 85
Acidity:

bright, crisp, fresh, lively
Body:

medium-bodied
Compliments:

tasty
Flavors:

berry, grapey, mint

1997: Tastings Rating: 86
Acidity:

bright, soft
Aromas:

mineral nose
Body:

lean, medium-bodied
Flavors:

herb

1997: Tastings Rating: 84
Acidity:

bright, crisp
Body:

light
Flavors:

minerally
Fruit:

ripe

1996: WineSpectator Rating: 83
Flavors:

cherry, licorice, spice

1995: Tastings Rating: 84
Acidity:

clean, soft
Flavors:

black cherry, minerals, ripe fruit

Food Matches:
Cheese: Mozzarella
Pasta & Grains: (Grilled) Tofu, Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauces
Poultry & Eggs: Chicken or Turkey, Game Birds
Red Meat: Curried Beef, Curried Pork, Hamburgers, Pork w/Fruit Sauce, Salami or Sausage, Sausage, Veal w/Fruit Sauce
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Vegetable Gratin or Stew

Merlot:

(mer loh) Deep in color, high in alcohol and low in tannins, this grape is grown mostly in California, France, Washington, New York and Chile. The aromas and flavors can be plummy, chocolaty, and even redolent of tea leaves. It is often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon although it is the most prevalent grape variety in Bordeaux.

Robert Pecota 'L'Artiste' Sauvignon Blanc

Attributes:
Producer:

Robert Pecota Winery
Region:

Monterey County, United States
Varietal:

Sauvignon Blanc
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2006: WineSpectator Rating: 86
Acidity:

bright
Body:

light
Compliments:

mouthwatering

2006: CGCW Rating: 85
Acidity:

fresh, lively
Body:

medium-bodied
Flavors:

lime

2005: CGCW Rating: 85
Acidity:

clean
Body:

medium-bodied

2005: WineEnthusiast Rating: 85
Acidity:

crisp, tang
Complexity:

rich
Flavors:

lemon, lime, melon, peach, spearmint
Texture:

watery

2002: WineSpectator Rating: 71

2001: CGCW Rating: 84

Food Matches:
Cheese: Feta, Fondue, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Ricotta, Swiss
Fish or Shellfish: Ceviche, Salmon with Lemon
Fruits & Nuts: Citrus Fruits, Mango Salsa
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Basil, Cilantro, Coriander, Curry, Dill, Thyme
Pasta & Grains: Pasta with Pesto
Poultry & Eggs: Chicken Stir Fry, Chicken w/Lemon
Red Meat: Liver, Pate or Liver, Pork Chops
Sauces: Vinaigrette, White Wine Sauce
Spicy Food: Yakisoba
Vegetables: Artichokes, Asparagus Quiche, Roasted Asparagus, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Salad, Spinach, Tomato

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.

Mediterranean Salad

Rated

Ingredients

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
4 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
4 tomatoes
2 ripe avocados
1/4 lb. mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

Preparation

To make the dressing, pour the balsamic vinegar into a bowl and slowly whisk in the olive oil. Once the oil has been incorporated, mix in the finely chopped garlic and basil leaves and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Using a sharp knife, remove the stem ends from the tomatoes. Slice the tomatoes into wedges and place in a large salad bowl.

Dice the avocados into large cubes and add to the tomatoes. Add the mozzarella cheese slices.

Add the dressing and gently mix together. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper and serve at once with crusty bread.

Yield

Serves 4

Cook Time

Prep Time: 20 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: 619 Calories from Fat: 585
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 65g
100%  
Carbohydrates 18g
6%  
Dietary Fiber 11g
44%  
Saturated Fat 16g
80%  
Calories 619kcal
30%  
Cholesterol 19mg
6%  
Protein 14g
23%  
Sodium 267mg
11%  
Calcium
5%  
Iron
15%  
Vitamin A
19%  
Vitamin C
40%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.