Tuesday October 14, 2008 - Pinot Grigio
Wines To Keep You Warm And Fuzzy
Ever wondered what the best wines were to go with the food that helps keep you warm? Even during Summer, a brisk rainstorm can bring about a sudden chill to the air. And we all know Winter can be a chilling experience. For this article, how to keep warm is the question at large. Inquiring minds want to know. Well, the answer may vary from person to person, but the following wines may help dispel that unpleasant chill that seeps through our bones and minds. Read on.
With the change of seasons comes an alteration in what we eat and drink as well. In colder times, most of us seek heartier foods like stews, heavy soups and pastas to stoke our body temperatures and placate our yins and yangs. The perfect wine for any season is not decided so much by its characteristics, but rather by how well those characteristics match the foods associated with the particular time of year.
According to Steve Fox of Richmond Publication, the wines of Northern and Central Italy offer many fine choices for the season. Soave from the Veneto, Tuscany's Vernaccia di San Gimignano and Gavi from the Piemonte are whites that go perfectly with stews and roasts and such.
At one time, these wines, which are made from ancient grape varieties, were available only from one major supplier, Mastroberadino, and were very expensive. Although Mastroberadino remains the region's major supplier, other producers have developed less expensive and equally delicious facsimiles. These include The Greco di Tufu Serapis 2000 by Montesole and The Flano di Avellino 2000 by Marianna, both of which sell for about $15.00. Both of these wines are dry and crisp, the former delivering a flavor of apple and almond, and the latter one of pears and hazelnut.
If you prefer red wines, especially while eating poultry, rabbit or tomato-tart dishes, Barberas and Chiantis have good acidity and are excellent choices. Fruity, spicy Zinfandel (The Burton Napa Valley 2000, which costs about $18 bucks) also ranks high as a companion to most red meat selections.
So sit by the fire and relax with a glass of your favorite wine. Look out the window and feel sorry for anyone still out there struggling through the wet and cold. Whether you prefer white or red, remember that the important thing is to stay warm. Like the words of that old song, "baby, it's cold outside!"
About the Author
J. Williams provides free recipes from Easy Home Recipes.
Pinot Grigio and More
Wines To Keep You Warm And Fuzzy
Ever wondered what the best wines were to go with the food that helps keep you warm? Even during Summer, a brisk rainstorm can bring about a sudden ch...
Click Here to Read More About Wine ...
Pinot Grigio Items For Viewing
$300 Gift Certificate
Wine Gift Certificates
Wine gift certificates online are our most popular gift item for last minute wine gifts. Buy a wine gift certificate online and we can deliver it instantly via email or on any date you choose in the future. Or you can have it delivered through the postal service. Wine gift certificates work just like cash on our site and can be applied against all charges including sales tax and shipping. If you’re having a hard time deciding which wine gift to buy, make it simple. Give your friends and family the luxury of choosing anything on our site. It’s the easiest way to send wine gifts regardless of personal taste. Online wine gift certificates make shopping a snap. Send one today! GC0300
Price: 300.00 USD
Headlines on Pinot Grigio
Lessons in drinking cheap wine
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:32:27 PDT
What are fortified wines? I've seen 'fortified' on the bottle of some wines in the grocery store. Are they good? What does fortified mean?
Cheap Wine Blog
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:14:34 PDT
Starting to drink cheap wine
Cheap, tasty wines get their due in 'The Wine Trials'
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:27:56 PDT
Why are the best-rated wines always the most expensive? That's what Robin Goldstein, editor-in-chief of the Fearless Critic city restaurant guides, wanted to find out for his new guide, "The Wine Trials."
An Environmental Argument for Boxed Wine
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:54:45 PDT
In the U.S., wine sold in a box used to be synonymous with cheap, bland junk. But in recent years the benefits boxed wine have started changing that perception. For one thing, the box typically contains three or four bottles’ worth, and also costs less per volume than the bottled stuff. The box also stays fresh far longer after opening.
Calories In Wine: Cheap French Wine
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:41:00 PDT
In an effort to combat the rising prices of French wine making, one producing region in France fights back with what they call Old New World wines.
How To Buy A Good Cheap White Wine
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:42:52 PDT
Feeling the pinch of the current economic downturn? Check out this guide to buying inexpensive white wines including what you should look for, what you should expect and a list of 5 wines including a Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and a Pinot Gris each for under $10.
Wine in a juice box?
Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:31:39 PDT
'Ewww and cheap! Nice combo. Looks like a kid's juice box. A drinking teenager's dream.
Wine Education
Spirits Wine
Muscat Grape
Labels: Winery
