Red wine lovers are in for a treat with the San
Felice Chianti Classico DOCG 2021. This
traditional, elegant Chianti Classico delivers cherries, raspberries, and hints
of violets on the nose and palate and pairs well with a diverse variety of
food. We paired it with our recipe for Luxury Experience - Swordfish with
Tomatoes, Shitake Mushrooms, and Red Peppers and it was a delicious
pairing.
For those
unfamiliar with Italian wine designations, DOCG is the highest Italian wine
designation and ensures quality. The official terminology is Denominazione
di Origine Controllata e Garantitita, which translates into English as
Denomination of Controlled Origin and Guaranty. The black rooster and the
Chianti Classico icon on the San Felice Chianti Classico DOCG bottle denotes
that it belongs to the Chianti Classico Wine Consortium. Another interesting
fact about Chianti Classico is that it dates to the early 1700s, so when you
are drinking Chianti Classico, in essence you are drinking history, tradition,
and quality.
San Felice
Chianti Classico DOCG 2021
Wine:
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Grape Varietal:
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Sangiovese
grapes
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Country:
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Italy
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Region:
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San
Felice, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Siena
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Alcohol:
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13%
alcohol
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Type:
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Red Wine
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Acidity:
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6,0 g/l
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Residual
Sugar:
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0,5 g/l
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Cellaring:
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5-6
years
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Bottles:
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500,000
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Serving
Temp.:
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64 degrees
F/18 degrees C
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Produced
by:
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Estate
bottled by Società Agricola San Felice, S.P.A. Castelnuovo Berardenga, Italy
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Imported
by:
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Total
Beverage Solution, Mt. Pleasant, SC
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Retail:
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$20
bottle
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Technical
Notes: "The 2021 vintage was characterized
by a mild and dry winter, followed by 2 below zero nights in April which
reduced production. A rainy Spring helped the grapes survive a long, hot
summer. The harvest took place from mid-September until the first week of October.
Vinification and Maturation information: 8-10 days fermentation on the skins at
28-30 degrees Celsius, followed by malolactic fermentation in steel. Maturation
in large Slavonian oak casts for 10-12 months, followed by 2 months in bottle. Although
the production quantity was small, the quality was excellent."
Tasting
Notes: The color is ruby red with notes of
cherries, raspberries, and hints of violets on the nose and on the palate, with
soft tannins for an elegant and delectable finish. This is a traditional
medium-bodied Chianti Classico.
Pairing
Suggestions: Pair with antipasti, full-flavored
first courses, and most red meats.
Luxury
Experience was "In The Kitchen and Behind The Bar®" creating a pairing dinner
of Luxury Experience - Swordfish with Tomatoes, Shitake Mushrooms, and Red
Peppers. The dense, meatiness of the swordfish along with the earthiness of the
tomatoes, peppers, and mushrooms paired well with this medium-body luscious
wine. Serve over polenta and garnish with fresh rosemary and oregano.
Luxury
Experience - Swordfish with Tomatoes, Shitake Mushrooms, and Red Peppers
Serves 2
Ingredients
for the Swordfish:
16
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Ounces
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Swordfish, trimmed, cut into triangular pieces
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2
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Cups
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Red Peppers, large dice
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2
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Cloves
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Garlic, sliced thin
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5
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Medium
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Campari
Tomatoes, quartered, then halved
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6
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Large
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Shitake
Mushrooms, leave whole
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2
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Tablespoons
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Extra Virgin
Olive Oil (EVOO)
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2
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Ounces
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San Felice Chianti Classico DOCG 2021
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Fresh Herbs, Rosemary, and Oregano
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Salt and Pepper, to taste
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Method: Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit/204 degrees Celsius.
Heat a
large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add salt and pepper to pan, and
heat. Add 2 tablespoons of EVOO then add red peppers and sauté for a few
minutes, then add sliced garlic, and mushrooms. Add a little more EVOO (if
needed) to the center of the pan, add swordfish and sauté until golden on both
sides. Add the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes. Add the fresh rosemary and
oregano, cover and bake in oven for 20 minutes. Uncover the skillet, add the wine,
and continue cooking for 10 minutes. Remove skillet from the oven, cover it,
and let it rest as you prepare the polenta.
Ingredients:
1
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Cup
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Water
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0.50
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Cup
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Polenta
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1
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Tablespoon
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EVOO
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Salt and Pepper
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Method for
the Polenta: Add water, salt, and EVOO to a medium
saucepan and bring the water to a boil, then stir in the polenta. Continue
stirring until the polenta starts to thicken. Remove from heat.
Presentation: Place a bed of polenta on two plates. Arrange the swordfish,
tomatoes, red peppers, and mushrooms over the polenta. Spoon the sauce over the
top of each. Garnish with fresh rosemary and oregano.
For more
information on San Felice Chianti Classico DOCG 2021 please visit their
website: www.sanfelice.com
San Felice Società
Agricola San Felice S.P.A.
Loc. San
Felice, 53019 Castelnuovo Berardegna (Siena)
Italy
Telephone:
+139-0577-39911
Fax:
+39-0577-359223
Email:
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