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Expert’s choice for February 5, 2008, just in time for Valentines Day a pairing we love!
Make this pairing and experience; gather the following then set up with some friends or your romantic interest, then enjoy. Gather Imported Italian marinated olives, Italian crackers (or better
yet a fresh warm loaf of Italian hard crust bread, and a nice block of imported Italian aged Asiago Vecchio cheese, and last but not least go to the local wine store and choose a 2-5 year old
bottle of Valpolicella Superiore from the Veneto region, one that has at least 13% alcohol in content and contains about 70% Corvina grapes.
Asiago- About the cheese: Asiago Vecchio is an aged, hard, sharp cheese with a bit a bite or spice to it. True Asiago is made and imported from the Veneto region of Italy where the recipe
has changed little from its humble farmhouse beginnings. A versatile cheese that is used for grating, as an accent in dishes as well as a solid table cheese, you will really enjoy this fine
artisan cheese.
Valpolicella- About this red wine: Valpolicella Superiore is a red wine created from Corvina, Molinara, and Rondinella grapes from the Veneto region of Italy. Superiore is aged
and typically has a higher alcohol content, about 13%, the wine has a medium body, beautiful color, and fruity, taste with a velvety finish. It is best served slightly chilled at no cooler
than 56 degrees Fahrenheit. Valpolicella goes great with Asiago cheese, veal, pork, lamb, and tomato dishes as well as a great contrast with dark chocolate.
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