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JULY WINE CLUB:

Silky styleGiustini-Illuminato-bottleGiustini Wines
Illuminato
Fiano Salento IGP
Puglia, Italy

SILKY WINE STYLE

Bright straw yellow in color. The nose has hints of aromatic herbs with mineral and floral nuances. The palate is elegant and pleasantly savory in taste.

WINE DETAILS:

  • Varietals: Fiano
  • Alcohol: 12% alcohol / volume
  • Appellation: Salento IGP, Italy
  • Production Area: San Giorgio Ionico (TA), Salento, Puglia, Italy
  • Vine Training: Bilateral Guyot
  • Average age of vines: 25-30 years old
  • Soil: Medium textured with a good presence of clay
  • Harvest: First 10 days of September
  • Vinification: Destemming and soft pressing of the grapes, without any maceration. The alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at temperature of 60.8ºF.
  • Aging: In stainless steel tanks
  • Pairings: Fish first courses, risotto with seafood and cheese
  • Serving temperature: 50-53.6ºF
  • Longevity: 2 years

ABOUT THE WINERY:

Giuseppe Papapodoli protrain

Giuseppe Papapodoli

Giustini Wines is lead by Giuseppe Papadopoli together with his sons, Salvatore and Fedrico. Guiseppe is the heart of the company and applies the experience of four generations of growing the highest quality of grapes in his vineyards. Salvatore is a young and passionate enologist with the desire to experiment and extract the best juice from his father’s work. Federico, on the other hand, is the cellar master and running all the daily operations. Giustini is a family-owned winery that is committed to continuous improvement and its passion for wine. The winery is located in San Giorgio, a small village that is part of the Primitivo di Manduria DOC wine region and each family member plays an important role in the winery’s success. Learn more here.

cannellini-bean-salad-recipeWhite Bean and Tuna Salad with Shaved Squash

INGREDIENTS:

  • ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 medium lemons)
  • 1 large shallot, minced (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
  • 1 garlic clove, finely grated
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 1 (14-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (6.7-ounce) jar tuna in olive oil (preferably tuna ventresca), drained and separated into large flakes 
  • 1 small zucchini, thinly shaved lengthwise (about 1 cup)
  • 1 small yellow squash, thinly shaved lengthwise (about 2/3 cup)
  • dill sprigs, for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, shallot, thyme, garlic, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Fold in beans and tuna; let marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.

  2. Gently fold zucchini and yellow squash into bean mixture; let marinate at room temperature until squash softens slightly, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and remaining ¼ teaspoon pepper.

  3. Divide mixture evenly among 4 shallow bowls; garnish with dill sprigs and additional thyme leaves.

Information & Photos © Giustini – All Rights Reserved.
© Recipe courtesy of Justin Chapple on the Food & Wine – All Rights Reserved.

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Giustini Avoglia Fiano Puglia Italy

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Seafood-ChowderCreamy Seafood Chowder

INGREDIENTS:

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay® seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon thyme
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 stalk celery sliced
  • 1 carrot sliced
  • 1 pound potatoes peeled and cubed
  • ½ cup corn
  • 5 cups broth seafood or chicken
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 8 ounces white fish cut into chunks (cod/salmon/tilapia/haddock)
  • 8 ounces scallops
  • 12 ounces shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 6 ½ ounce chopped clams canned, drained
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon parsley

DIRECTIONS:

  • Cook onion in butter until tender. Add flour, Old Bay® seasoning and thyme and cook 2-3 minutes.
  • Add carrot, celery, potato, corn, broth and wine & bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Stir in seafood and cream. Cook until fish is fully cooked and flaky and potatoes are tender, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.

© Recipe and Photo courtesy of Spend with Pennies. All rights reserved.

OCTOBER WINE CLUB:

Crisp Wine StyleAvoglia Fiano-bottle-imageTenuta Giustini Winery
Avoglia
Fiano Puglia IGP
Puglia, Italy

CRISP WINE STYLE

Straw yellow in color with a floral aroma and notes of white pulp fruit. This wine has a fresh and prolonged taste.

WINE DETAILS:

  • Varietal: Fiano
  • Appellation: Puglia IGP, Italy
  • Analysis: 12% alcohol / volume
  • Production Area: San Giorgio Ionico (TA), Salento, Puglia
  • Vine Training: Bilateral Guyot
  • Average Age of Vines: 10-15 years old
  • Soil: Medium textured with a good fertility
  • Harvest: First 10 days of September
  • Vinification: Destemming and soft pressing of the grapes, without any maceration. The alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a temperature of 60.8ºF.
  • Aging: In stainless steel tanks
  • Serving Recommendation: Seafood starters, vegetarian dishes, soft cheese
  • Serving Temperature: 50ºF-53.6ºF
  • Longevity: 2 years

ABOUT TENUTA GIUSTINI WINERY:
Tenuta Giustini Winery is a family-owned winery that is located in San Giorgio, a small village that is part of the Primitivo di Manduria DOC region.  For four generations, the Papadopli family has been passing down traditions, experience and passion for wine. Giustini Winery is led by Giuseppe Papadopoli and his sons Salvatore and Federico. Each family member plays an important role in the winery’s success. Learn more here.

Information & Photos © Giustini Wines – All Rights Reserved.

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