Rizzi Barbera d'Alba

Attributes:

Producer:

Rizzi

Region:

Barbera d'Alba, Italy

Varietal:

Dry Red Table Wine

Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:

Cheese: Blue Cheese, Parmesan
Fish or Shellfish: Salmon / Trout, Bluefish and Mackerel
Pasta & Grains: (Grilled) Tofu, Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauces, Pasta with Meat & Tomato Sauce, Polenta, Squash or Pumpkin Ravioli
Poultry & Eggs: Duck Confit, Game Birds, Roast Chicken with Herbs
Red Meat: Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Ham, Hamburgers, Lamb Shish Kabobs, Pork Chops, Pork w/Fruit Sauce, Salami, Salami or Sausage, Sausage, Variety Meats or Organ Meats, Veal Scaloppini, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison
Sauces: Bagna Cauda, Red Wine Sauce, Tomato Sauce
Vegetables: Arugula (Bitter Lettuce), Beets, Cabbage, Eggplant, Fennel, Grilled Vegetables, Mediterranean, Grilled, Onions, Leeks, Peppers, Radishes, Shallots, Tomato, Vegetable Gratin or Stew, Wild Mushroom Strudel, Wild Mushrooms

Barbera d'Alba:

In a Country the Ancient Greek's called "Oentrua" (land of vines) Alba is located in the foothills of the Alps in the province of Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy. It is considered the capital of the hilly area of Langhe, and is famous for the white truffle, Peach and Barbera grape. The winemaking region of the Piedmont bares a resemblance to Bordeaux. Both are similar in latitude, summertime temperatures and rainfall. The area of the Piedmont is affected by its sub-alpine location and vineyards are typically planted on the hillsides. Barbera is grown on warm south facing slopes.Famous for its capacity to create warmth and engender vigor; Barbera was hailed by the officers of the Savoyard army as a "sincere companion." It was said that it encouraged a level-headed attitude at the most difficult moments in a hard-fought battle.

Prestige Pierre Chainier Bourgueil 'Cuvee Catherine'

Attributes:

Producer:

Pierre Chainier

Region:

Bourgueil, France

Varietal:

Cabernet Franc

Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:

Fish or Shellfish: Grilled Salmon, Sashimi
Poultry & Eggs: Duck Confit, Game Birds
Red Meat: Lamb Shish Kabobs, Pork Chops, Rabbit, Veal Scaloppini
Sauces: Red Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Cabbage

Cabernet Franc:

A specialty of the Loire Valley, this grape ripens earlier than Cabernet Sauvignon grapes and has more fruit and less tannin. It is often blended to make Bordeaux-style wines with place-names such as Chinon and Bourgeuil.

St. Christopher Riesling Auslese

Attributes:

Producer:

St. Christopher

Region:

Piesport, Germany

Varietal:

Riesling

Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:

Cheese: Blue Cheese
Desserts: Apple Strudel, Caramel, Cheesecake, Linzer Torte
Fish or Shellfish: Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Smoked Salmon
Fruits & Nuts: Cherries
Herbs & Spices: Cayenne, Chili Powder, Cilantro, Coriander
Pasta & Grains: Spaetzle or Dumplings
Poultry & Eggs: Roast Turkey, Spicy Chicken Dishes
Red Meat: Liver, Pate or Liver, Pork, Red Meat Cajun Style
Sauces: Soy Sauce, Spicy Sauce, White Wine Sauce
Spicy Food: Chili Seafood, Curry Dishes, Mexican & South American, Pad Thai, Szechuan
Vegetables: Asparagus, Avocado, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chile Peppers, Jalapeno and other hot peppers

Riesling:

(REESE ling)—a grape that comes mostly from the Mosel and Rheingau regions of Germany (where it is a noble variety), the Finger Lakes region of New York, and Alsace region of France, and Austria. Although often thought of as “sweet,” many Rieslings are quite dry. The word trocken on German bottles indicates dryness. The trademarks of Riesling are high acidity, low to medium alcohol levels, and aromas and flavors that range from fruity and flowery to mineral. Also called Johannesburg Riesling or White Riesling.

Corned Beef and Cabbage

Rated

Ingredients

2 yellow onion, peeled
6 whole cloves
3 ½ lbs corned beef, preferably bottom round
3 carrot, peeled and cut into thirds
2 bay leaf(s)
8 whole black peppercorn
1 medium head green cabbage
5 russet potatoes, peeled and halved
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
hot-sweet mustard, to taste (optional)

Preparation

Stud onions with cloves. Rinse corned beef in cold water to remove brine. Put beef in a large pot and add onions, carrots, bay leaves, peppercorns, and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 2 hours, skimming occasionally.

Wash cabbage, remove core and any torn leaves, then cut into 6 wedges. Add cabbage and potatoes to beef, then cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.

Transfer beef to a cutting board and cover with a plate weighted with heavy cans (weighting makes meat easier to slice).

Transfer onions, carrots, cabbage, and potatoes to a platter. Remove cloves from onions. Strain cooking liquid, discarding bay leaves and peppercorns. Return liquid to pot and cook over high heat until reduced by one-third, 20 - 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper

Return vegetables to stock and heat through for about 5 minutes. Remove plate and cans from meat and cut across the grain, in 1/4"-thick slices. Arrange beef and vegetables on warmed platter. Moisten with stock. Serve with additional stock and hot mustard if you like.

Yield

Serves 12

Cook Time

Prep Time: 30 mins.
Cook Time: 190 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 12
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 473 Calories from Fat: 261

Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 29g
44%  
Carbohydrates 38g
12%  
Dietary Fiber 12g
48%  
Saturated Fat 18g
90%  
Calories 473kcal
23%  
Cholesterol 114mg
38%  
Protein 48g
80%  
Sodium 1383mg
57%  
Calcium
1%  
Iron
23%  
Vitamin A
51%  
Vitamin C
66%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.