Martin Codax Albarino Add
Inama Vigneti di Foscarino Add
Royal Oporto Colheita Porto Add
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Martin Codax Albarino

Attributes:
Producer:

Martin Codax
Region:

Rías Baixas, Spain
Varietal:

Albarino
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2006: WineAndSpirits Rating: 88
Acidity:

bright
Flavors:

apricot, grapefruit

2003: WineNews Rating: 87
Acidity:

lively
Compliments:

classic
Flavors:

citrus, lemon, mineral

2003: WineNews Rating: 85
Acidity:

tart
Body:

light
Fruit:

ripe

2003: WineAndSpirits Rating: 88
Flavors:

lemon drop, stone

2002: WineNews Rating: 87
Flavors:

clove, grapefruit, minerally

1999: WineEnthusiast Rating: 88
Acidity:

bright
Aromas:

floral

1999: WineNews Rating: 85
Flavors:

green apple, peach

1996: WineEnthusiast Rating: 88
Texture:

delicate

Food Matches:
Cheese: Goat Cheese
Fish or Shellfish: Catfish, Dover Sole, Red Snapper, Tilapia, Walleye, Clam Chowder, Sardines, Sea Bass, Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Stews and Soups, Sushi Rolls
Fruits & Nuts: Almonds, Quince
Herbs & Spices: Ginger, Pepper (black, white, green)
Red Meat: Proscuitto & Serrano Ham
Sauces: Lemon Sauce, White Wine Sauce
Spicy Food: Empanadas, Mexican & South American, Serrano ham stuffed w/creamy spinach & shrimp
Vegetables: Greek Salad, Tomato

Albariño:

This thick-skinned aromatic white grape is grown in the Rias Baixas region in the northwestern corner of Spain and in the Vinho Verde region in Portugal. Its wine is medium bodied, crisp, and creamy, often tasting of apples, apricots, peaches, and citrus.

Inama Vigneti di Foscarino

Attributes:
Producer:

Inama
Region:

Soave Classico, Italy
Varietal:

Garganega
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Body:

full-bodied
Complexity:

rich
Compliments:

well-balanced
Flavors:

apple, cedar, pineapple

2004: WineAndSpirits Rating: 90
Complexity:

supple
Fruit:

intense flavors

2003: Tanzer Rating: 89
Acidity:

fresh, lively acidity
Complexity:

complex, rich
Flavors:

almond, citrus, flint, peach, tea

2001: WineSpectator Rating: 88
Body:

light, medium- to full-bodied
Complexity:

complex

2001: WineEnthusiast Rating: 90
Body:

light
Flavors:

apple, mineral, minerals
Fruit:

ripe

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 90
Body:

full-bodied, light
Complexity:

complex, rich
Flavors:

honeydew, melon, minerals, spices

1998: WineSpectator Rating: 88
Compliments:

delicious
Flavors:

apple, caramel, honey

1997: WineSpectator Rating: 91
Body:

full-bodied
Compliments:

powerful
Flavors:

almond, pineapple, spice

Food Matches:
Cheese: Brie
Fish or Shellfish: Calamari, Catfish, Dover Sole, Red Snapper, Tilapia, Walleye, Freshwater Fish, Soft-shelled Crab
Pasta & Grains: Fish Risotto, Risotto, Vegetable Risotto
Sauces: Cream Sauce with citrus, Cream Sauce with herbs, White Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Bruschetta, Greek Salad, Pumpkin Soup, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Tomato Mozzarella Basil, Tomato Mozzarella Basil

Royal Oporto Colheita Porto

Attributes:
Producer:

Royal Oporto
Region:

Portugal, Other
Varietal:

Dry Red Table Wine
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Cheese: Aged Cheddar, Cream Cheese
Fish or Shellfish: Deep Fried Bass
Red Meat: Liver, Pate or Liver
Spicy Food: Dim Sum
Vegetables: Beans, White, Greek Salad, Nicoise Salad, Tomato Mozzarella Basil, Vegetable Gratin or Stew

Portugal:

Well known for its Port and Vinho Verde wines, Portugal is one of Europe’s leading wine producing countries. It competes closely with Germany for the position of fourth largest wine producer in Europe. Portugal is also the worlds leading producer of cork. Single-handedly it accounts for nearly 70 percent of the worlds commercially traded cork supply.

Gorgonzola Garden Salad

Rated

Ingredients

8 cups mixed salad greens or torn butter crunch or romaine lettuce
10 oz mandarin orange
1/2 cup diagonally sliced celery
4 slice (thin) red onion
¼ cup gorgonzola cheese, or blue cheese, crumbled
¼ cup seedless dark raisin
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1/2 cup bottled nonfat or low-fat raspberry or balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing

Preparation

Arrange 2 cups of the salad greens over the bottom of each of 4 salad plates. Top the lettuce on each plate with a quarter of the mandarin oranges, 2 tablespoons of celery, and a quarter of the onion rings. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp each of cheese, raisins, and, if desired, walnuts.

Serve immediately, topping each salad with 2 tablespoons of the dressing.

Yield

Serves 4

Cook Time

Prep Time: 10 mins.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: Serves 4
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 187 Calories from Fat: 135
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 15g
23%  
Carbohydrates 31g
10%  
Dietary Fiber 7g
28%  
Saturated Fat 9g
45%  
Calories 187kcal
9%  
Cholesterol 8mg
2%  
Protein 10g
16%  
Sodium 482mg
20%  
Calcium
2%  
Iron
13%  
Vitamin A
122%  
Vitamin C
73%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.