For the main course, Mick did Pizza Margherita and he paired this with a 2011 Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale.
The nose on the wine was dominated by cherry with menthol being a close second and black pepper, tobacco, sage and vanilla lurking in the background. Tasting the wine, strawberries with a squeeze of lemon were the main flavours. The structure was what you’d expect from a good Chianti, fresh acidity driving the wine with some soft fine tannin in the background. The finish came across with a sour cherry flavour and lingered for quite a bit. The wine was a lovely pairing with the food but it came across very dry and chalky on its own; this is definitely a food wine.
Here is the group rating for the wine - Mick – 88, Mark – 88, Kathy – 87, Amy – 87, Overall – 87.5.
Here is the LCBO information on the wine –
Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale DOCG Chianti
LCBO#: 45195
Price : On sale currently for $22.45, regular price $24.95
750 mL bottle
Alcohol/Vol. 13.0%
Made in: Tuscany, Italy
By: Ruffino S.R.L.
Sugar Content:4 g/L
Sweetness Descriptor: XD - Extra Dry
Style: Medium-bodied & Fruity
Varietal: Chianti
Description - Bright ruby colour; cherry, plum, spice, and leather notes on the nose; dry, medium to full bodied, tart cherry and plum flavours with hints of cedar, firm, tannins and a long spicy finish.
Mick has done the Pizza Margherita but this time he changed up the sauce and it was amazing; the tomatoes had a nice sweetness to them and he added some hot sauce it which gave the dish a subtle burn which balanced with the sweetness to perfection. This dish was perfect and had me dreaming about it the next day.
For dessert Mick did up and cheese tray and Amy picked up a Milky Way Cake, so there were plenty of tasty options for everyone to try.
Thanks to Mick and Amy for hosting and to Mick for all his hard work making those wonderful dishes.
Cheers!
Mark
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