We don’t often eat steak at our house, but Michele had bought these two recently so we decided to make a classic meat and potatoes dinner to celebrate our first meeting — 52 years ago!
Brut Methode Traditional 2018 made from 100% Gringet, an endemic grape variety of Savoie France Domaine Belluard. The vineyard is at 450 meters and the exposure is south. The soil is chalky of the Chablais mountains: little stones. Glacier sediments: yellow marls. Hand-operate harvest. There is a very soft pressing of the grapes. Traditional vinification with alcoholic and malolactic fermentation with native bacteria and yeast. 60% of the vinification is carried out in egg-shaped concrete vat. Rough filtration on egg whites. The wine has floral notes, pleasant fruity aromas and flavors with a slight hint of minerality. The winery is located in the heart of the valley of the Arve between Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc.
To go with the wine, some smoked salmon
Smoked salmon with cream cheese on pumpernickel
Steak in the frying pan
Potatoes ready to roast, dressed with olive oil, salt and pepper
Broccoli Rabe sauteed with garlic
The plate
Chianti Classico Riserva 1997 Terreno made from Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine was aged for two years in oak barrels and one year in bottle before release. The wine has hints of black cherries, cooked fruit with a touch of violets and an undertone of spice.
Roasted Chestnuts
Some homemade cookies and an espresso for dessert
Love to see these posts. The way you and Michele eat is soooooo Italian. Superior ingredients simply cooked. The taste of the ingredients shines. Happy Thanksgiving.
Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving
That is my idea of the perfect meal: In honor of the very-nearly-perfect marriage!
Thanks Erica
My husband and I also like to celebrate the time we became an item as opposed to our wedding anniversary. How wonderful for you two! Congratulations!
Ciao
Grazie E sempre un piacere
What a perfect celebration. Keep celebrating the beautiful you! 🌻
Thanks Domenica
Mazel Tov, Michele and Charles! 🎉💕🥂
What lovely wines you chose to celebrate with! I would love to hear more about the sparkling Gringet.
Ciao June Thanks-it is the first time I had this grape and will find out more about it