Perfect Pairings: Bellavista, Franciacorta, NV, Lombardy, Italy, 2726635

Spaghetti al LImone

1 pound spaghetti
1 1/2 cups grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (3 to 4 lemons)
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 cups firmly packed basil leaves, slivered

1. In a large pot, cook spaghetti in salted, boiling water until al dente. Place a colander over a large serving bowl, then drain spaghetti into it (hot water will warm bowl). Pour water from bowl, wipe bowl dry, then empty spaghetti into it.

2. Meanwhile, combine cheese and lemon juice in a small mixing bowl. Gradually beat in olive oil until mixture becomes thick and creamy and cheese "melts" into oil. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in lemon zest.

3. Pour sauce over cooked spaghetti in serving bowl; toss thoroughly. Add basil, toss again and serve.







					Spaghetti al LImone 1 pound spaghetti 1 1/2 cups grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (3 to 4 lemons) 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest 2 cups firmly packed basil leaves, slivered 1. In a large pot, cook spaghetti in salted, boiling water until al dente. Place a colander over a large serving bowl, then drain spaghetti into it (hot water will warm bowl). Pour water from bowl, wipe bowl dry, then empty spaghetti into it. 2. Meanwhile, combine cheese and lemon juice in a small mixing bowl. Gradually beat in olive oil until mixture becomes thick and creamy and cheese "melts" into oil. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in lemon zest. 3. Pour sauce over cooked spaghetti in serving bowl; toss thoroughly. Add basil, toss again and serve.



	Bellavista • Franciacorta • NV • Lombardy, Italy • 2726635 Grape: Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir appearance - bright, clear color : pale straw aroma - subtle flavors (smell + taste) sweetness - dry acidity - tart oak - smoke fruit - apricots • limes earth - tarragon • flint • mineral • yeast body - light tannins - alcohol - 12.5% serving notes - serve in a flute, fresh and cold.				• Lombardy in Italy is not known as a premier wine producing region, but it is the home of Italy's best dry sparkling wine, Franciacorta. It's known as the Champagne of Italy and is produced by the same, painstaking bottle fermentation method. In 1995, Franciacorta received Italy's highest or DOCG designation, and it deserves it. The Franciacorta label may only be sported by wines produced from a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc.