Perfect Pairings: Rosa del Golfo, Scaliere Negroamaro, 2007, Apulia, Italy, 3344452

Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

1 pound ground beef
1 clove of garlic minced
1 small onion, chopped fine
1 tablespoon parsley
2 tablespoons of grated pecorino cheese
3 whole eggs
1 pound ripe plum tomatoes
3 tablespoons of bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped basil
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1. In a large bowl, put together the meat with the cheese, bread crumbs, eggs, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Blend well. Form one inch balls.

2. In a frying pan, add the olive oil and sautè the minced onion and basil. Add the meatballs until golden brown. Add the tomatoes, that have been previously strained, salt and pepper. Cover and let cook for about 20 minutes.







					Meatballs in Tomato Sauce 1 pound ground beef 1 clove of garlic minced 1 small onion, chopped fine 1 tablespoon parsley 2 tablespoons of grated pecorino cheese 3 whole eggs 1 pound ripe plum tomatoes 3 tablespoons of bread crumbs salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons chopped basil 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1. In a large bowl, put together the meat with the cheese, bread crumbs, eggs, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Blend well. Form one inch balls. 2. In a frying pan, add the olive oil and sautè the minced onion and basil. Add the meatballs until golden brown. Add the tomatoes, that have been previously strained, salt and pepper. Cover and let cook for about 20 minutes.



	Rose del Golfo • Scaliere Negroamaro • 2007 • Apulia, Italy • 3344452 Grape: Negroamaro appearance - bright, clear color : deep red aroma - faint flavors (smell + taste) sweetness - dry, slight sweetness acidity - round oak - smoke fruit - sour cherries earth - black pepper body - medium tannins - soft alcohol - 12% serving notes - decant, allow to breathe for one hour before serving.				• Negroamaro is a red wine grape variety native to southern Italy. It is grown almost exclusively in Puglia and particularly in Salento, the peninsula which can be visualised as the “heel” of Italy. The grape can indeed produce wines very deep in color. Wines made from Negroamaro tend to be very rustic in character, combining perfume with an earthy bitterness.