Perfect Pairing: VIlla Silvia, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, 2008, Abruzzo, Italy, 2443452







					Spicy Spaghetti with Corned Beef 2 small cans corned beef 1 small bunch parsley, chopped (1/2 cup) 4-5 cloves garlic, chopped 2 shallots or 1 medium onion, chopped 2 teaspoons dried red chili flakes 20 ounces spaghetti or other long pasta Olive oil Pepper 1. Cook pasta in salted, boiling water according to package directions until al dente. 2. In a heavy non-stick pan over medium-high heat, fry corned beef until very dry and almost crispy. Add in shallots and garlic. Continue cooking until the shallots and garlic start to soften. Add red chili. 3. Add cooked pasta, parsley and pepper. Toss well. If dry, add olive oil. Taste for seasoning. Serve hot! yields 4 servings



	Villa Silvia • 2008 • Montepulciano d'Abruzzo • 2443452 Grape: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo appearance - bright, clear color : medium purple aroma - moderate flavors (smell + taste) sweetness - dry acidity - defined oak - burnt wood fruit - sour cherries earth - barnyard body - medium tannins - soft alcohol - 12.5% serving notes - drink straight from the bottle, no need to decant				• Montepulciano D'Abruzzo is often the grape used to make natural dietary supplements intented to enhance blood circulation: its thick skins contain some of the highest concentrations of anthocyanins and antioxidants among all grape varietes.