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Category: Marche

May 3, 2019May 7, 2019 theswirlingdervish

Dinner Tonight: Spring Pizza and Tenuta Santori Pecorino

April 6, 2018April 14, 2018 theswirlingdervish

Verdicchio and Roasted Vegetables: A Match Made in Heaven

December 1, 2017December 3, 2017 theswirlingdervish

Christmas Traditions: Feast of the Seven Fishes and Sweet Treats by the Dozen

June 30, 2017July 20, 2017 theswirlingdervish

Verdicchio and Vermentino: Italy’s Perfect Summer Wines (#ItalianFWT)

January 13, 2017January 14, 2017 theswirlingdervish

New Wines for a New Year: Wine Pairing Weekend Welcomes 2017 (#winePW)

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A Stroll through Le Marche: Italy’s Undiscovered Wine Country

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I just realized it’s #DrinkChenin day and guess what? Last night I opened this beauty totally by chance! I’ve loved #savennieres since I first began learning about wine. This one, a 2012, was showing beautifully with notes of dried citrus, melon and peach, still showing tart acidity and a richness on the palate that made me smile. Wish I had more of this one from Vignobles Mathieu Tijou. Did you open a special bottle of Chenin Blanc to celebrate the day? Where did it come from and what did it taste like? . . . #chateaudeleponniere #loirevalleywines #savennieres #mathieutijou #cheninblanc #frenchwine #neilrosenthal #wineblogger #winestagram #wsetdiploma #wine #drinkchenin

Still taking advantage of the freshest spring delights at the market! Over the weekend I roasted a chicken and some potatoes with garlic scapes, then sautéed Jersey asparagus and fresh morels in buerre blanc. Scroll thru the pics to see everything. Paired the meal with Rosso Conero from the Marche region of Italy. 100% Motepulciano, this wine from Brunori was full of black fruit aromas balanced by tart acidity and soft tannins. Comfort food dressed up for #sundaysupper!(P.S. Do you like how my Phillies cup photobombed the wine pic?) What’s your favorite spring produce? . . . #rossoconero #lemarche #montepulciano #roastchicken #springmarket #morels #foodstagram #wineblogger #dinnertime #comfortfood #eatgood

We’re digging into (and totally digging, BTW) Maryland wine again tonight on #winestudio. Our conversation with Drew Baker of @oldwestminsterwinery continues at 9pm ET. Our focus is the Burnt Hill Project, a subject featuring wind, fire, grapes, and biodynamic methods. Sounds intriguing, right? Join us and learn what all the fuss is about! . . . #mdwine #burnthillproject #homevineyard #cabernetfranc #biodyamics #regenerativefarming #familywinery #oldwestminsterwinery

Okay, I don’t bake much (i.e., never) but I took a stab at it yesterday, for a couple of reasons: I had a bunch of overripe bananas and 2 pints of blueberries on hand; and I was overwhelmed by stress and anxiety. Focusing on the recipes and immersing myself in the baking process turned out to be the solution to both problems! The first pic is a nectarine and blueberry tart which, although it looks a bit messy, was delicious. The second one is blueberry banana cake - my husband’s new favorite thing. Needless to say, he wholeheartedly approves of this new self-care regimen of mine. What’s your go-to method for turning a challenging day into a better one? . . . #selfcare #baking #desserts #happyhusband #lemonsintolemonade #foodgasm #anxietyrelief #inthekitchen

Happy #nationalroseday - although I really hope you’re drinking pink more than once a year! Here’s my take on it: Cleto Chiarli Lambrusco Brut de Noir, Spumante (fully sparkling) wine from Emilia-Romagna in Italy. A blend of Lambrusco Grasparossa and Pinot Noir, this wine is the color of a ruby grapefruit, with aromas of cherry, raspberry, and citrus. At 12% abv it’s dry but still light on its feet. I paired it with swordfish kebabs, Spanish rice, and arugula salad - all winning partners with the wine. #WIYG to celebrate rosé? And what are you serving alongside it? . . . #drinkpink #pinksociety #cletochiarli #lambrusco #emiliaromagna #bubbles #rosé #roseallday #italianfwt #kebabs #summereating #winestagram #italianwine #foodgasm #foodporn

I’m a little behind but this past Saturday, the Italian Food Wine and Travel group had a Twitter chat on the virtues of Lambrusco wine from Emilia-Romagna. Do you remember Riunite? Well, today’s Lambrusco is not that! It comes in an array of styles and sweetness levels and is crazy-delicious with charcuterie and pizza. My post features the Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro from Francesco Vezzelli outside of Modena. Luscious black cherry, raspberry, and a flash of balsamic vinegar; foamy mousse; lots of acidity. I paired it with a homemade pizza - weeknight dinner perfection! Have you tried Lambrusco lately? If not, you definitely should! My post has links to all the other bloggers’ articles, and there are some delish pairings among them. . . . #lambrusco #francescovezzelli #pizza #italianwine #emiliaromagna #modena #foodwine #summersipping #winestagram #winepairing #italianfwt

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