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May 29, 2021 theswirlingdervish

#Giro2021: Concluding with a Time Trial and a Glass of Franciacorta DOCG

May 27, 2021 theswirlingdervish

#Giro2021 Stage 19: A Day for the GC Battle in the Alto Piemonte Villages of Gattinara, Ghemme and Lessona

May 26, 2021 theswirlingdervish

#Giro2021 Stage 18: A Rare Break from the Mountains, Gliding through Lugana DOC

May 25, 2021 theswirlingdervish

#Giro2021 Stage 17: Scaling the Dolomites and Sipping Wines from the Schiava Grape

May 23, 2021 theswirlingdervish

#Giro2021 Stage 16: Bundle Up, Ski Slopes Ahead! And a Sip of Grappa to Warm Your Bones

May 22, 2021 theswirlingdervish

#Giro2021 Stage 15: Borderland Biking between Friuli and Slovenia

May 19, 2021 theswirlingdervish

#Giro2021 Stage 12: Egan Bernal is the Man to Beat as the Peloton Rides through Chianti

May 18, 2021 theswirlingdervish

#Giro2021 Stage 11: We’re Headed to Montalcino!

May 16, 2021 theswirlingdervish

#Giro2021 Stage 10: Arriving in Umbria, the Heart of Central Italy

May 15, 2021May 15, 2021 theswirlingdervish

#Giro2021 Stage 9: Ascending the Apennines in the Land of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

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Good morning from Miami. Make it a good day, everyone!

On Wednesday the Giro d’Italia heads to Montalcino, home to two delicious appellations: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG and Rosso di Montalcino DOC. They cover the same ground but fruit for Brunello usually comes from the best sites and from older vines. Rosso is made from fruit of younger vines and/or from less favorable sites.

Beautiful fresh yellowtail gets a pan sear, a splash of lemon, and S/P. It deserves a wine just as lovely: 2017 Clos des Lunes Lune d’Argent is a blend of 70% Semillon, 30% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% aged in French oak barrels (the rest in small vats.)

When you wake up and remember your quarantine hair is gone! Thanks again @jessicaportillohair for making me feel human again. You’re the absolute best!

Posting this pic of my mom because it makes me happy. She came to visit me in Florida for her 70th birthday, and she, my sister, and I celebrated all week: sometimes cooking at home, other times grilling on the beach or dining at our favorite restaurant. She’s been gone three years and I miss her tons. Just wanted to see her in my feed and feel her nearby. No hashtags or special messages; just that smiling face.

Thursday the #giroditalia heads into the mountains of the Marche region. That means Verdicchio is chilling in the fridge! If you’re looking for a white wine to shake up your spring and summer routine, go grab a bottle. Think green apple, citrus, fennel, and almond on the palate, complemented by high acidity and a saline/mineral quality. My favorite pairings are fresh fish, simply prepared, and roasted vegetables. A literal mash-up of fennel and potatoes sprinkled with lemon zest is a home run!

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