New York, NY
Tasted Friday, February 14, 2014 by kevinacohn with 238 views
I decided on a Tuscan theme for this year's Valentine's Day dinner. My fiancé and I took a fantastic trip to Tuscany a few years ago and have always had a fondness for the food and wine from that region. Everything that I prepared and served came from Tuscany.
Served with pappardelle bolognese. I suppose that to be truly authentic I would have served pappardelle with a wild boar ragu, but our preference is for the slightly sweeter and more tender bolognese. The rustic bread was accompanied by Montevertine's own extra virgin olive oil.
Served solo and then with simple biscotti—the classic pairing.
1997 Azienda Agricola Montevertine Riserva Toscana IGT
Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
On opening, whiffs of cedar and earth followed by bright red fruits, with sweet, tart cherries and rocking acidity on the palate. After two hours, a black cherry aroma and flavor dominates, accompanied by truffle, dried violets, and of course damp earth and dried leaves. Slight candied strawberry on the finish. This shows no sign of age, and is in fact far more primary than the 1998 I've had on a few occasions over the last year. Rated 2 on a scale of -1 to 3.
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