Norm's Tasting Notes
by: Norm Bentley
The North Georgia Wine Advisor
2009 Marina Cvetic Iskra Montepulciano d' Abruzzo
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It is only befitting that we have an Italian meal to pair with an Italian wine. So, when we sampled this 2009 Montepulcianno we set it beside the "El Biggerero Steak Italiano" for a feast fit for Caesar himself. The essence of this meal is steak with an Italian flavor coupled with Spaghetti and a wonderful Italian red wine, in this case the 2009 Iskra Montepuleciano d' Abruzzo. The recipe for Steak Italiano is listed below.
The wine opens with a heady bouquet of dark fruit, leading into flavors of jammy blackberry and black cherry. with a distinct under current of toasty vanilla. The flavors are well rounded and smooth with a pleasant lingering finish. The taste combination with the steak is outstanding, and Norm's score is 89.
EL BIGGERERO STEAK ITALIANO
Serve 4
4 – 6-8 oz Lean Beef Fillets - trimmed of excess fat
SAUCE:
2 oz red wine
2 oz. tomato juice
1 oz. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons butter
I teaspoon garlic powder
1 oz. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons butter
I teaspoon garlic powder
Combine sauce ingredients in small sauce pan and heat over low heat until butter is melted.
Heat cast iron skillet coated with olive oil to 400 degrees
Heat cast iron skillet coated with olive oil to 400 degrees
Add steaks and cook for 4 min.. – pour half sauce over steaks and turn
Pour second half of sauce over steaks and cook additional 4 min.
Serve with Spaghetti Marinara, tossed salad with Italian Dressing, and fresh hot baguettes.
Serve with Spaghetti Marinara, tossed salad with Italian Dressing, and fresh hot baguettes.
price : $27- $34
score: 89
Norm
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