Thursday, July 3, 2014

Are you ready for July 4th ??

Hey #Winelovers!
That time has come again when families get together and celebrate this holiday with some fireworks and delicious bbq. So why don't you tweak your tradition a bit and incorporate these delicious italian wines into your big party celebration :)

Below I will give you some wine recommendations with some recipes that pair wonderfully with them

Red Wines:
1) Fontodi Chianti Classico Riserva Vigna del Sorbo 2010
2) 2008 Felsina Chianti Classico Reserve Cru Rancia
3) Bibi Graetz Casamatta Rosso 2011
4) 2008 Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova, Brunello di Montalcino
5) 2008 Siro Pacenti Pelagrilli, Brunello di Montalcino

Here are some recipes that pair well with these red wines:

Mozzarella Basil Stuffed Hamburger
  Video from youtube user: BBQGuys.com
                                                                             Slow smoked BBQ Ribs 
Video from youtube user:  CookingWithCarolyn 
          Mini Corn Dogs 
 
Video from youtube user: Cathy Diep 

White Wines:
1) 2010 Gavi di Gavi, La Scolca Black Label (piemonte)
2) Tenuta di Angoris 2011 Stabili della Rocca Friulano (Collio Orientali del Friuli)
3) Ronco del Gelso 2011 Vigna della Permuta Malvasia (Isonzo del Friuli)
4) Lamelle IL Borro 2012 Toscana I.G.T.

Here are some recipes that pair well with these white wines:

                                                       Truffled Deviled Eggs
                                                                      Video from youtube user: Food Network
        Mini Mozzarella Sticks
      Video from youtube user: Popsugar Food


If you are in the mood for some dessert wines, try the following:
- 2004 Rocca di Montegrossi Vin Santo del Chianti Classico 
- 2008 Pascena Moscadello di Montalcino Late Harvest Col D'Orcia

Pop Rocks Firecracker Cakes
Video from youtube user: Popsugar Food


Mini Cherry Pie
Video from youtube user: Honeysuckle Catering

Hope all of you enjoy this 4th of July celebration and try pairing the wines with some of these delicious recipes! 
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