help with wine selection please

[Guest]

What would you serve with manicotti with a ricotta filling and meatballs, both sauced with a simple tomato sauce? I'm leaning toward a light Chianti but only because I can't think of anything else that might pair with both the manicotti and the meatballs.

 

[charlie]

That would go great. Sangiovese or a Barbara.

 

[charlie]

ie Barbera.

 

[dawnnys]

Asti... I love it with Italian food

 

[steve2-in-la]

I'd go with a Nebbiolo or a Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. Wouldn't say no to a Super Tuscan but those

can get pricey.

 

[Guest]

I like bubbles too and frequently serve it with starters.

 

[Guest]

thanks, I'll check those out too

 

[Guest]

I'll see what's available here (in OK). Thanks for the ideas.

 

[bonnieinholland]

wine with pasta, ricotta and meatballs

Chianti (Sangiovese) would go great with this, but the meatballs make it a heavier dish and thus I would go with a fuller Chianti rather than a light one -- a Chianti Classico or Chianti Classico Riserva. I agree with Steve that a Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (which comes from Abruzzo, not from Tuscany like a Chianti -- despite the 'Montepulciano' in the name) would be perfect as well. Casale Vecchio (Farnese) makes a good wood-aged one that is well-priced.
cheers, Bonnie

 

[Guest]

thanks for your ideas, very helpful

 

[angak1]

so, Mad Housewife Red wouldn't work?

 

[angak1]

I'm such a sucker for fun labels and pretty bottles.

 

[steve2-in-la]

But how do those labels TASTE, Ang?

 

[angak1]

what?? I have to taste them?? I bought Lady in Red for bookclub night. heaven help us.

 

[steve2-in-la]

Ay chi mama! The atrocities you make me endure. . .

 

[angak1]

here's a deal: if you ever come up to visit, I'll let you pick out the wine.

 

[Guest]

bought Folonari Chianti 2011

It was good, I will buy it again!