Thursday, August 13, 2009

2008 Di Giovanna Rosato Nerello Mascelese, Sicily, Italy ($16.0)


Where do you find shelter from the oppressive summer humidity? Well, one place we run for safety is in a cool glass of the Di Giovanna rosato from Sicily. Made with the Nerelllo Mascelese grape, this gulper(and that's what you will want to do when this beauty touches your tongue) is all you want in a summer quaff: it's direct, featherly, and makes a wonderful marriage by the pool or on the table. The wine is so drinkable and delicious that sometimes we want to eat it.
Serving Suggestions: Try this..... Grill up a swordfish steak....... While it's cooking over the coals, prepare a simple Mediterranean vinaigrette. In a bowl mix red wine vinegar, olive oil, capers, shallots, chopped parsley, and salt/pepper to taste. Once the Swordfish is complete, drizzle the sauce over top the steak and serve next to a few roasted peppers. Squirt a lemon over the dish, garnish with leftover parsley, and voila! Don't forget to tear yourself a nice chunk of bread in order to mop up the left over sauce. Simple. Affordable. Honest. And Healthy.

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