I think a thread about Italian Wines is absolutely necessary!
Best wines are (between the reds) Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino. I'll add also Barolo, Barbera and Nero d'Avola.
Between the whites I can talk about Franciacorta and Frascati.
Anyway, I've been at restaurant lately, and I've had a great dinner. Bucatini all'amatriciana as first plate, this is a very common plate but always so good.
As second plate I had "Pollo al vino rosso", which is a very delicate way to cook chicken meat, with red wine and spices.
Originally a french recipe, but this is an Italian version of the same recipe.
I had Chianti Classico Le Cinciole as red wine. Le Cinciole’s Chianti possesses rich color and good aging potential. The wine exhibits a bouquet of black cherries and violets, and is among the best Chianti Classico.
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