Perfect Pairings: Castello di Montoro, Merlot, 2004, Umbria, Italy, 2447563

Grilled Lamb Chops

Pork chops can be substituted.

3 large cloves of garlilc, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1/4 cup olive oil
fresh ground pepper to taste
8-12 rib lamb chops, well trimmed of fat
salt to taste
lemon slices (optional)

1. In a small bowl stir together the garlic, rosemary, olive oil and pepper. Place the lamb chops in a shallow dish and brush the mixture over them. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours or as long as overnight.

2. Prepare the grill or broiler. Brush the rack, or broiler pan with oil. Place the chops on the rack and cook, turning as needed until browned and crisp on the outside, about 10 minutes.

3. Transfer to warmed individual plates, sprinkle with salt and serve immediately with lemon slices.







					Grilled Lamb Chops Pork chops can be substituted. 3 large cloves of garlilc, finely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 1/4 cup olive oil fresh ground pepper to taste 8-12 rib lamb chops, well trimmed of fat salt to taste lemon slices (optional) 1. In a small bowl stir together the garlic, rosemary, olive oil and pepper. Place the lamb chops in a shallow dish and brush the mixture over them. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours or as long as overnight. 2. Prepare the grill or broiler. Brush the rack, or broiler pan with oil. Place the chops on the rack and cook, turning as needed until browned and crisp on the outside, about 10 minutes. 3. Transfer to warmed individual plates, sprinkle with salt and serve immediately with lemon slices.



	Castello di Montoro Merlot • 2004 • Umbria, Italy • 2447563 Grape: Merlot 85%, Sangiovese 15% appearance - bright, clear color : medium purple, slight garnet rim aroma - moderate flavors (smell + taste) sweetness - dry acidity - defined oak - toast, burnt sugar fruit - black cherries, plums earth - wet dirt, black pepper body - medium-full tannins - moderate serving notes - decant and allow to breathe for one hour before serving.				additional notes 1. Produces in Italy have been experimenting with the so-called French varietals (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay) for some time now. This wine is a blend of Merlot, and the king of the Italian grapes, Sangiovese. 2. Castello di Montoro Merlot differes from the traditional Merlot in that the Sangiovese adds acidity and body. 3. The aroma is clean with a nice blend of dark fruit and spice. The musty wet dirt smell is a hallmark of many Old World wines. 4. Though not terribly complex, this wine is pleasant and very drinkable.