Royal Oporto Ruby Porto Add
Quinta de Parrotes Alenquer Add
La Marca Extra-Dry Add
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Royal Oporto Ruby Porto

Attributes:
Producer:

Royal Oporto
Region:

Portugal, Other
Varietal:

Dry Red Table Wine
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Cheese: Aged Cheddar, Cream Cheese
Fish or Shellfish: Deep Fried Bass
Red Meat: Liver, Pate or Liver
Spicy Food: Dim Sum
Vegetables: Beans, White, Greek Salad, Nicoise Salad, Tomato Mozzarella Basil, Vegetable Gratin or Stew

Portugal:

Well known for its Port and Vinho Verde wines, Portugal is one of Europe’s leading wine producing countries. It competes closely with Germany for the position of fourth largest wine producer in Europe. Portugal is also the worlds leading producer of cork. Single-handedly it accounts for nearly 70 percent of the worlds commercially traded cork supply.

Quinta de Parrotes Alenquer

Attributes:
Producer:

Quinta de Parrotes
Region:

Portugal, Other
Varietal:

Dry Red Table Wine
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Body:

medium- to full-bodied
Flavors:

earthy, mushroom, plum, red cherry

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 85
Acidity:

fresh
Complexity:

focused

1995: WineSpectator Rating: 73
Flavors:

game, leather

1992: WineSpectator Rating: 83
Acidity:

bright, fresh
Flavors:

black pepper, cherry

1991: WineSpectator Rating: 84
Acidity:

bright
Body:

medium-bodied

Food Matches:
Cheese: Aged Cheddar, Cream Cheese
Fish or Shellfish: Deep Fried Bass
Red Meat: Liver, Pate or Liver
Spicy Food: Dim Sum
Vegetables: Beans, White, Greek Salad, Nicoise Salad, Tomato Mozzarella Basil, Vegetable Gratin or Stew

Portugal:

Well known for its Port and Vinho Verde wines, Portugal is one of Europe’s leading wine producing countries. It competes closely with Germany for the position of fourth largest wine producer in Europe. Portugal is also the worlds leading producer of cork. Single-handedly it accounts for nearly 70 percent of the worlds commercially traded cork supply.

La Marca Extra-Dry

Attributes:
Producer:

La Marca

Region:

Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene, Italy
Varietal:

Extra Dry
Bottle Size:

750 ML

NV: WineEnthusiast Rating: 87
Aromas:

floral
Body:

light
Flavors:

mineral

NV: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Compliments:

pleasant, well-balanced
Flavors:

apple, grapefruit, lemon, mineral, sour

Food Matches:
Cheese: Brie, Cream Cheese, Mozzarella, Sharp Cheddar
Fish or Shellfish: Smoked Salmon
Vegetables: Avocado

Spring Garden Pasta Salad

Rated

Ingredients

8 oz whole-wheat pasta or tri-colored pasta
1-1/2 lbs broccoli flowerets
8 oz small fresh mushrooms, quartered
1 bell pepper, diced
1 tbsp plus 1 tsp grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Creamy Garlic Italian Dressing

Preparation

Cook pasta in boiling water in a large saucepan until tender but firm. Drain. Rinse in cool water. Spray with cooking spray.

Combine pasta and remaining ingredients except dressing in a medium-size bowl.

Pour dressing over salad. Toss and serve.

Yield

Serves 8

Cook Time

Prep Time: 5 mins.
Cook Time: 10 mins.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: Serves 8
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 173 Calories from Fat: 90
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 10g
15%  
Carbohydrates 32g
10%  
Dietary Fiber 7g
28%  
Saturated Fat 6g
30%  
Calories 173kcal
8%  
Cholesterol 11mg
3%  
Protein 12g
20%  
Sodium 35mg
1%  
Calcium
1%  
Iron
11%  
Vitamin A
9%  
Vitamin C
121%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.