Bolla - Valpolicella DOC Winery: Bolla Category: Italian Red Wine Type: Corvina Region: Veneto Grapes: 60% Corvina, 30% Rondinella, & 10% Molinara. Vinification: Hand-harvested indigenous grapes are crushed and fermented in temperature-controlled small stainless-steel tanks for about one week to maintain fresh fruit character and natural, soft tannins. Malolactic fermentation follows, which increases [...]
Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef is the ultimate comfort food without the hassle of turning on the oven. This tangy, savory dish combines hearty beef with tomatoes, onions, herbs and balsamic vinegar, best served over pasta or rice. Prep time 5 Min | Cook Time 4 Hrs | Serves 4 Ingredients 1 lb Eye [...]
Zonin - Pinot Noir Winery: Famiglia Zonin Category: Italian Red Type: Pinot Noir Region: Veneto Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir IGT Vinification: The grapes are vinified with great care in order to express the characteristics of the area to the fullest. After the malolactic fermentation it is aged for 12 months in oak barrels, [...]
Mario's Eggs in Purgatory are poached in a delicious and spicy marinara sauce that makes for a hearty and comforting meal that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Prep time 10 Min | Cook Time 25 Min | Serves 4 Ingredients 1 can Cento Organic Certified San Marzano Tomatoes (28 [...]
London Broil with sun dried tomato marinade transforms this cut of steak into a tender, flavorful entree that’s packed with flavor. Prep time 1 Hr | Cook Time 20 Min | Serves 6 Ingredients 1 cup Dry Red Wine 1/2 cup Sun Dried Tomatoes, drained and chopped 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves 4 [...]
Pepperoni pizza rolls with ham in hand-held bites. Garlic-brushed pizza dough topped with cheese, tomato sauce, ham and pepperoni, rolled and cooked until golden brown. Serve with marinara sauce as a side or delicious appetizer for your next party. Prep time 15 Min | Cook Time 15 Min | Serves 4-6 Ingredients [...]
Ca'del Borgo - Cabernet Winery: Ca'del Borgo Category: Red Wine Type: Cabernet Region: Veneto Grapes: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon & 50% Cabernet Franc. Vinification: After harvesting, the de-stemmed grapes follow an 8 day fermentation process with skin contact at a controlled temperature. The separation of the skins takes place thanks to a soft pressing. [...]
Carpineto - Dogajolo Toscano Rosso Winery: Carpineto Dogajolo Toscano Rosso Category: Red Wine Type: Italian Super Tuscan Blend Region: Tuscany Grapes: Sangiovese, Cabernet, and other varieties. Vinification: The grape varieties are vinified separately, since they ripen at different times. Toward the end of fermentation, they are blended and placed in [...]
Shrimp Milanese Caponata - Panko breaded shrimp, fried golden brown and served over a bed of pappardelle, coated in a tomato and caponata sauce. Prep time 10 Min | Cook Time 25 Min | Serves 4 Ingredients 1 large Egg 1/2 cup Panko Bread Crumbs 1/2 lb Jumbo Shrimp, peeled and deveined 6 [...]
Veal Marsala- An Italian-American favorite recipe made with veal cutlets and mushrooms in a Marsala pan sauce. Prep time 5 Min | Cook Time 15 Min | Serves 4 Ingredients 8 Veal Cutlets, about 1 1/2 lbs, pounded thin Sicilian Sea Salt, to taste Ground Black Pepper, to taste Flour, for dredging 3 [...]