Living the Gourmet is pleased to present the wines of Baglio Di Pianetto.
Inspired by French Chateaux wine, while celebrating the unique qualities and heritage of the Sicilian terrain, Baglio Di Pianetto wines are the result of Count Paolo Marzotto’s visionary take on viticulture, devotion to tradition, sustainability, and professionalism.
Baglio Di Pianetto encompasses two estates in Sicily.
The Pianetto Estate is located in Santa Cristina Gela, in the vicinity of the DOC Monreale, which places its vineyards at an elevation of roughly six-hundred and fifty meters. The terrain features constant, brisk ventilation, and drastic temperature changes through the day and night cycle, which, combined with a rich soil gradient ranging between ten to twenty percent, makes the area a prized winemaking region.
Located in the town of Noto in the province of Siracusa on the shore, the Baroni Estate is lashed by the Mediteranea sea winds at an elevation of fifty meters. With almost no temperature change between night and day, and subject to the harshest of Sicilian summers, the area has a long and proud history steeped in wine tradition.
Living the Gourmet was given the opportunity to sample a range of Baglio Di Pianetto wines, from both estates.
The Ginolfo 2011, from Viognier grapes, features a sublime golden yellow hue, and a deep floral fragrance. The white wine is full and rich, yet soft on the palette, with hints of bread-crust, and consistent vanilla tones throughout.
Upheld throughout by elegant tannins, the Shymer 2011 is a crisp and subtly rustic wine, whose clear fruit palette is accompanied by bold spice aromas. A Syrah-Merlot wine, with grapes carefully selected from both estates, the Shymer possess a deep crimson hue, with dark ruby overtures.
The Carduni 2007 is a richly textured, ‘complete’ wine. Matured for fourteen months in French Allier oak barrels, the Carduni is a subtly herbaceous wine, whose intense nose is laced with hints of licorice and soothingly bitter cocoa. The wine ends in spicy balsamic notes, continuing in its intensity, while maintaining its smooth texture.
The Salici 2007 is a wine as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palette, featuring garnet reflections across its intensely red body. Featuring a harmonious mix of blackberry, toasted bread, and vanilla laced with hints of blackcurrant, the wine is full-bodied and instantly mouth filling.
Carmine in color, the Ramione 2011 features subtle spice and vanilla notes, with powerful red fruit and berry aromas. The Ramione is a uniformly pleasant wine, whose persistent texture and palette is truly endearing.
Cembali 2007 is a Nero d’Avola wine, with the grapes carefully selected from the Baroni estate vineyards, and then aged in Alliar barriques for fourteen months. The Cembali possesses an intense red hue, accompanied by a deceivingly intricate aroma of diverse spice and black fruit, with hints of musk.
For its quality, devotion to tradition and sustainable viticulture, Living the Gourmet can easily recommend Baglio Di Pianetto wines to our readers.
Feature by
Michael Pappas
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Fresh Tomato Sauce with Sautéed Zucchini & Spaghetti
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
For the Zucchini:
- 4 zucchini - peeled and sliced
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 2 - tbs. canola oil
For the Fresh Tomato Sauce:
- 10 - 12 fresh beefsteak tomatoes quartered
- 5 cloves garlic - chopped
- 1 tbs. sugar
- 1 tbs. salt
- 1 tbs. dried oregano
- 1/2 cup fresh basil ripped
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- Romano cheese for grating
- 3 tbs. olive oil
- 1 lb. of your favorite spaghetti
- Asiago cheese shavings for garnish
- Olive oil for drizzling over the finished dish
Instructions
For the Zucchini:
- Place the sliced zucchini in a bowl; add the seasonings, lemon juice and canola.
- Heat a large frying pan and place the sliced zucchini in the pan; do not over crowd the pan. When the zucchini become golden on one side, turn over and finish cooking on the other side.
- Set the zucchini aside for the spaghetti dish.
For the Fresh Tomato Sauce:
- Heat a heavy cast iron sauce pot on a medium to low heat; add the tomatoes and cook down, uncovered.
- Add the olive oil, garlic, basil and seasonings and continue to cook down on a low heat; uncovered. The longer you cook the sauce the better it gets.
- Prepare the spaghetti according to directions and drain.
- Place the spaghetti in a serving bowl. Top with a drizzle of olive oil, a dash of red pepper flakes; add the fresh tomato sauce and toss. Add fresh grated cheese, Asiago cheese and fresh basil to finish the dish.
- Serve this dish with a glass of Baglio Di Pianetto wine.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
**I received this product for review and was not financially compensated for this post. All opinions expressed are my own.
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Comedy Plus says
What a lovely meal and there is wine too. Excellent.
Have a blessed day Catherine. 🙂
TexWisGirl says
that looks yummy! pasta w/ red sauce and red wine - no better combination. 🙂
Hootin' Anni says
I'm hoping that there is a side of fresh, hot, garlic bread toasted lightly!! This all looks delicious.
I was just reading an article online this week of all what goes into working a vineyard and bottling wines. LOTS of work, patience and strong will to name a few.
Ginny Hartzler says
Wow, you are a wine expert! This looks so good, especially with the cheese on top. I don't know anything about wine. The only thing I know is that my doctor said to drink a glass every day. But I don;t like it and cannot afford to waste money finding one i like!!
Choc Chip Uru says
What a stunning tomato sauce, I would love to eat it 😀
You can't beat a classic Italian meal!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Dottie Sauchelli Balin says
Dear Catherine and Michael, What a terrific post on the Baglio di Pianetto wine! These bottles and the information that Michael shared are tempting to take a sip. Wine is so yummy and it hits the spot if it is good especially added with the right foods. Your recipe that you posted is on my list already. I love the ingredients and how tasty it must be with the wine as an added addition. The photo of the Fresh Tomato Sauce With Sauteed Zucchini and Spaghetti looks amazing, I just want to reach my fork into the picture. Another fabulous recipe and post, dear friend. Just wonderful...Thank you for sharing...have a blessed weekend with your family. Dottie 🙂
Alida says
Fabulous! As you can guess I am devoted to pasta and have it almost daily. Yours here looks beautiful: a healthy and tasty dish for any day of the week. I love the wine pairing too x
sandie says
Wine and a wonderful meal - heavenly...
Barbara says
Lovely read re the wines, Catherine. Your choice looks perfect with your spaghetti recipe. My mouth is watering...for both the wine AND the dinner!
speedy70 says
Un piatto ghiotto e gustoso, mi piace!!!
Louise says
Hello dear Catherine and Hi Michael:)
Now this is what I call a family meal in every sense of goodness. Michael has done an exceptional introduction to the featured Wine and dear Catherine your meal is as exquisite as always. (I'm sure Tammy had her voice in this post too:)
Thank you all so much for sharing...
Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness says
I love the fresh tomato sauce and pasta. A great wine is always a nice compliment to a delicious meal like this.
gloria says
Look soo good Catherine!
I love it
cheri says
Hi Catherine, love this sauce, beautiful dish!
Sofía says
Catherine, a good recipes and good wine, completely delicious
Kisses
Sofía
Dieter Moitzi says
Hey Catherine—or should I say, hey Pappas-family? Following your recipes on FB and G+, more than once I've noticed how my stomach growls when I see your yummy recipes & fabulous photos! Now at last, I come back, and what do I realize? Blog revamped, and after Tammy's frequent baking sessions, son Michael contributing too! The wine just looks excellent, and Michael, you do have a thing with words! As your mom has a thing with cooking. Your pasta, Catherine, looks just wonderful! Sending hugs 'n' kisses over the ocean :-)) Dieter
Living the Gourmet says
Dear Dieter, It was so nice to see your comment! Thank you for stopping by...I am glad you like the new look!
Have you seen my poems? Michael has been doing audio readings as well. I would love your feedback on them. Just click Midnight Musings at the top of the page to see.
Thank you dear Dieter! Blessings to you my friend, Catherine
petronela ungureanu says
sounds yummy. I craveeeeeee for some red wine but being pregnant I must avoid alcohol. Congrats on your blog and recipes, you're getting better and better :)>
Beth says
Sounds like a wonderful sauce, Catherine. And so easy!
Jerry E. Beuterbaugh says
The only kinds of wine I could stand to drink back in the day were Mad Dog 20/20 and Boone's Farm Strawberry Hill. This proves just how sophisticated I truly am--right?
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
Pasta and wine....life is good. This is a great meal, Catherine.
Pam says
The spaghetti looks amazing and the wine sounds delicious.
Big Daddy Dave says
Catherine, This is a great looking pasta dish and even though I like meat with my pasta, I would like this option. I prefer penne pasta though...as I'm less likely to "wear" it! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
rebecca says
looks wonderful love meals like this
Love CompassionateLee says
The Ramione 2011 sounds lovely. Enjoy a restful weekend, everyone 🙂
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Zainab says
Yumm! I love the addition of zucchini to this fresh dinner.
Chris @ The Café Sucré Farine says
Looks like a wonderful dinner. Love that you've incorporated fresh veggies in with your pasta. The wine doesn't hurt either. 🙂
tanna says
My mouth is watering!! Such a beautiful and delicious sounding meal!! I'm ready! 😉 blessings tanna
Susan Moran says
Oh gosh, this wine sounds heavenly!
All That I'm Eating says
This sounds so good, really good with the wine too!
Linda says
It looks delicious! Thank you so much for sharing.
Rosa says
A scrumptious dish and interesting wine!
Cheers,
Rosa
Beauty Follower says
Perfect dinner... pasta+red sauce and wine!
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bellini says
I am always looking for healthy weeknight dishes. This is just special enough for company as well.
Mandi says
As far as I'm concerned, a beautiful tomato-y pasta dish with a lovely big glass of wine is the perfect meal. Thank you for sharing, I know what I'm having on Friday night!
Miz Helen says
Your Fresh Tomato Sauce with Sauteed Zucchini Spaghetti looks wonderful. Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing your great post with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
April J Harris says
Love the sautéed Zucchini Spaghetti and what a delicious tomato sauce! Thank you for sharing this post with us at the Hearth and Soul hop.
Amanda @ The Kolb Corner says
I could go for a glass (or two) of any of those wines 😉 And that sauce looks amazing! Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday
Sharon@bluewillowhouse says
Your pasta dish looks amazing. Thank you for sharing at the Southern Special #30.
swathi says
That is delicious spaghetti catherine, thanks for sharing with Hearth and Soul blog hop. pinning.
Felix says
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