Perfect Pairings : Italo Cescon Pinot Grigio, 2008, Veneto, Italy, 261732

Caesar Salad

croutons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 loaf rustic Italian bread (8 to 10 ounces), crusts removed, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

2. Combine the butter and olive oil in a large bowl. Add the cubes of bread, and toss until coated. Sprinkle with salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper; toss until evenly coated. Spread the bread in a single layer on a 12-by-17-inch baking sheet. Bake until croutons are golden, about 10 minutes. Set aside.

salad

2 garlic cloves
4 anchovy fillets
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 large egg yolk
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
20 ounces romaine lettuce, outer leaves discarded, inner leaves washed and dried
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1. Place the garlic, anchovy fillets, and salt in a wooden salad bowl, Using two dinner forks, mash the garlic and anchovies into a paste. Using one fork, whisk in the pepper, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and egg yolk. Whisk in the olive oil.

2. Chop the romaine leaves into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces. Add the croutons, romaine, and cheese to the bowl, and toss well. If you wish, grate extra cheese over the top. Serve immediately.

Note: Raw eggs should not be used in food prepared for pregnant women, babies, young children, or anyone whose health is compromised.







					Caesar Salad croutons 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 loaf rustic Italian bread (8 to 10 ounces), crusts removed, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 2. Combine the butter and olive oil in a large bowl. Add the cubes of bread, and toss until coated. Sprinkle with salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper; toss until evenly coated. Spread the bread in a single layer on a 12-by-17-inch baking sheet. Bake until croutons are golden, about 10 minutes. Set aside. salad 2 garlic cloves 4 anchovy fillets 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 large egg yolk 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 20 ounces romaine lettuce, outer leaves discarded, inner leaves washed and dried 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1. Place the garlic, anchovy fillets, and salt in a wooden salad bowl, Using two dinner forks, mash the garlic and anchovies into a paste. Using one fork, whisk in the pepper, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and egg yolk. Whisk in the olive oil. 2. Chop the romaine leaves into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces. Add the croutons, romaine, and cheese to the bowl, and toss well. If you wish, grate extra cheese over the top. Serve immediately. Note: Raw eggs should not be used in food prepared for pregnant women, babies, young children, or anyone whose health is compromised.



	Italo Cescon • 2008 • Pinot Grigio • 261732 Grape: Pinot Grigio appearance - bright and clear color : very light, almost colorless aroma - subtle flavors (smell + taste) sweetness - dry acidity - well defined oak characteristics - none fruit characteristics - pineapple • lime earth characteristics - grass body - light tannins - alcohol - 12% serving notes - serve chilled but not cold				• Pinot Grigio is the same grape as Pinot Gris from the Alsace region of France, but they are very different in taste. • In Italy the Pinot Grigio grapes are harvested earlier than they are in France. • Being less ripe they have a higher acidity and lower sugar content. The resulting wine is cleaner but not as flavorful as the French counterpart. • But with wine, every rule is meant to be broken and Italo Cescon Pinot Grigio is riper and fruitier than you might typically expect. • It is perfect for light summer fare like a delicious Caesar Salad.