{"product_id":"fresh-pasta-old-vines-italian-family-dinner-in-six-bottles","title":"Fresh Pasta \u0026 Old Vines: Italian Family Dinner in Six Bottles","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFresh Pasta \u0026amp; Old Vines: Italian Family Dinner in Six Bottles\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt starts in the kitchen: flour on the counter, eggs cracked into the center, and fresh pasta taking shape by hand while a cold glass of Vermentino waits nearby. The whites carry you through the antipasti and first plates, then the reds take over, from Friuli and Etna to Tuscany and the Langhe. By the time the Barolo is poured, the plates are clean and nobody's checking the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePull up a chair. Here's what we're pouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2025 Bisson Vermentino \"Vignerta,\" Golfo del Tigullio\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Seaside Aperitivo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLigurian pioneer Piero Lugano grows this Vermentino on steep, rocky hillsides facing the sea. Crisp and saline, with lemon, herbs and a coastal snap that makes it the perfect first pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Focaccia, fried calamari, pesto anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2025 Andrea Felici Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe White That Rewrites the Rules\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the high, cool hills of Apiro in the Marche, Leopardo Felici makes whites with real depth: almond, green apple and a long, mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grilled branzino, spaghetti alle vongole, fresh mozzarella.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2021 Petrussa Schioppettino di Prepotto, Friuli Colli Orientali\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Peppery Rebel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rare native grape from Friuli's far northeastern corner. Light on its feet but full of personality, with crushed berries, cracked pepper and a savory edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salumi, roast chicken, mushroom risotto.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2022 Calabretta \"Piede Franco\" Rosso, Mt. Etna\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Volcanic Original\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalabretta is one of Etna's great traditionalist names, and \"Piede Franco\" refers to the ungrafted vines rooted straight into volcanic soil. Red cherry, smoke and a mineral, almost salty finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pasta alla Norma, grilled sausage, eggplant parmigiana.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2021 Bramante Cosimi Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Locals' Brunello\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a town that's grown crowded with corporate money, Rudy Cosimi is as down-to-earth as it gets, farming land his family has worked for generations. His Brunello is classic and honest: dark cherry, dried herbs, leather and firm, food-loving structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bistecca alla fiorentina, wild boar ragù, pecorino.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2022 Fratelli Alessandria Barolo del Comune di Verduno, Piedmont\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Grand Finale\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlended from organically farmed vineyards around Verduno, this is Barolo with lift and grace: roses, tar, red fruit and firm tannins built for the main course.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Braised short ribs, tajarin with truffle, aged Parmigiano.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47929643466806,"sku":"SOMM2610-ITALYDP-750","price":279.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/ItalyDinner2_1.png?v=1790831232","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/fresh-pasta-old-vines-italian-family-dinner-in-six-bottles","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}