Le Velette Calanco Add
Condado de Haza Ribera del Duero Add
Murviedro Crianza Tinto Add
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Le Velette Calanco

Attributes:
Producer:

Tenuta Le Velette
Region:

Umbria, Italy
Varietal:

Dry Red Table Wine
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 78
Body:

lean

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 89
Body:

medium- to full-bodied
Flavors:

blackberry, currant, toasty oak

1998: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Acidity:

soft
Body:

full-bodied
Flavors:

cherries, leather, meaty, plum

1996: WineSpectator Rating: 84
Acidity:

soft
Body:

medium- to full-bodied
Complexity:

simple

Food Matches:
Cheese: Parmesan
Pasta & Grains: (Grilled) Tofu, Lasagna, Mushroom Risotto, Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauces, Risotto
Poultry & Eggs: Duck, Game Birds
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Curried Beef, Curried Lamb, Curried Pork, Grilled Beef, Grilled Flank Steak, Lamb Stew, Rabbit, Salami or Sausage, Sausage
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce, Stock Reductions
Vegetables: Beans, White, Eggplant, Mushroom Risotto, Mushrooms, Peppers, Spinach Ricotta, Tomato Bread Soup, Vegetable Gratin or Stew

Condado de Haza Ribera del Duero

Attributes:
Producer:

Condado de Haza
Region:

Ribera del Duero, Spain
Varietal:

Tempranillo
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: Tanzer Rating: 90
Flavors:

candied, cherry, coffee, licorice, plum, ripe cherry, strawberry
Fruit:

sweet

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 89
Body:

light, solid
Flavors:

black cherry, herbal, plum, vanilla
Texture:

round

2003: Tanzer Rating: 90
Acidity:

bright, fresh
Complexity:

deep, suave, supple
Flavors:

black cherry, currant, jammy, raspberry, red fruits
Fruit:

ripe

2003: WineSpectator Rating: 87
Flavors:

black currant, blackberry, coffee, oak, ripe fruit
Texture:

smooth

2002: Tanzer Rating: 87
Body:

light
Complexity:

supple
Flavors:

cherry, currant, flowers, leather, minerals, mint, oak, spices

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 89
Acidity:

lively
Flavors:

blackberry, plum, toast, vanilla
Fruit:

ripe

2001: Tanzer Rating: 92
Acidity:

bright
Complexity:

deep
Flavors:

cherry, espresso, licorice, mocha, raspberry, spices
Fruit:

concentrated

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 89
Flavors:

black fruit, blackberry, plum, spices, toasty oak
Fruit:

ripe, sweet

Food Matches:
Cheese: Aged Cheddar, Goat Cheese, Sharp Cheddar, Soft Pungent Cheese
Fruits & Nuts: Almonds, Dates, Figs & Raisins, Hazelnuts
Herbs & Spices: Cilantro, Coriander, Cinnamon, Cumin, Saffron
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Beef Stew, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Ham, Spicy Sausage, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Vegetables: Artichokes, Beans, Green, Beans, White, Carrots, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Gazpacho, Mushrooms, Potatoes, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Swiss chard or Kale, Tomato, Vegetable Gratin or Stew, White Aspargus with Mustard Vinagrette

Ribera del Duero:

a region in north central Spain (south of Rioja) known primarily for its Vega Sicilia but is now producing terrific wines from Tempranillo grapes.


Tempranillo:

This Spanish grape gives wines deep color, low acidity and only moderate alcohol content. In recent years the Ribera del Duero region has been producing wonderful wines featuring this grape; in older, more traditional regions such as Rioja, the grape is blended with others.

Murviedro Crianza Tinto

Attributes:
Producer:

Cavas Murviedro
Region:

Valencia, Spain
Varietal:

Tempranillo, Red Blend
Bottle Size:

750 ML

1999: WineEnthusiast Rating: 83
Flavors:

black fruit, oak

1993: Tastings Rating: 82
Acidity:

crisp
Aromas:

gamey aromas
Body:

light-bodied

1992: Tastings Rating: 80
Complexity:

rustic, straightforward
Flavors:

cherries, herbs, leather

Food Matches:
Cheese: Aged Cheddar, Goat Cheese, Sharp Cheddar, Soft Pungent Cheese
Fruits & Nuts: Almonds, Dates, Figs & Raisins, Hazelnuts
Herbs & Spices: Cilantro, Coriander, Cinnamon, Cumin, Saffron
Poultry & Eggs: Coq Au Vin, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Beef Stew, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Ham, Spicy Sausage, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Vegetables: Artichokes, Beans, Green, Beans, White, Carrots, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Gazpacho, Mushrooms, Potatoes, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Swiss chard or Kale, Tomato, Vegetable Gratin or Stew, White Aspargus with Mustard Vinagrette

Tempranillo:

This Spanish grape gives wines deep color, low acidity and only moderate alcohol content. In recent years the Ribera del Duero region has been producing wonderful wines featuring this grape; in older, more traditional regions such as Rioja, the grape is blended with others.

Green Beans And Pears In Tarragon

Rated

Ingredients

1 tbsp butter
1-1/2 lbs thinnest green beans, topped and tailed
1 large crisply ripe Bosc (or other) pear, peeled, cored, quartered lengthwise, and thinly sliced lengthwise
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1-1/2 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
1/2 cup heavy cream

Preparation

Heat the butter in a medium-size heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the beans and pear and toss to coat. Stir in the wine and water. Cover partially and cook over low heat until the pear is very tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the cover and season with the salt, pepper, and tarragon. Stir in the cream. Cook over high heat until the cream begins to evaporate and the sauce thickens and begins to coat the beans, about 4 minutes. The pears will melt into the sauce and cling to the cooked beans. Serve very hot.

Yield

Makes 6 servings

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: Makes 6 servings
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 130 Calories from Fat: 85
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 9.48g
14%  
Carbohydrates 9.33g
3%  
Dietary Fiber 3.94g
15%  
Saturated Fat 5.84g
29%  
Calories 130.77kcal
6%  
Cholesterol 32.26mg
10%  
Protein 2.77g
4%  
Sodium 16.03mg
0%  
Calcium
1%  
Iron
2%  
Vitamin A
23%  
Vitamin C
32%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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