Torrae del Sale Wines with Heather Kingston
Torrae del Sale Wine Dinner
Heather Kingston ALSA Wine and Spirit Educator
ISG Certified Sommelier
When an Italian wine principal shows up in Edmonton, I will be there. Marco Olivieri from Torrae del Sale came through town recently and poured some of his wines while Creations dining room served matching food. During the four courses we sampled the well made wines Marco carefully tends in Alessandria, Italy. The Pinot Grigio was a crisp, tart reception wine pairing well with the smoked tomato flatbreads. We sat down with AMBO, Chardonnay/Sauvignon Blanc and crab cakes. Ambo is Latin for, ‘two of something.’ AMBO,Merlot/Cabernet Franc was served with the smoked salmon and pasta course. The wine showed just the right blend of fleshy Merlot and sturdy Cabernet Franc. The pairing was well done. The Torraie del Sale Chianti Reserva was served with a pork tenderloin and grand story telling by Mario. Just when I thought I was full, there was more! Beef tenderloin with wild boar bacon was served with Spandina Una Rosa Signature, Nero D’Avola. The silky, rich taste of Nero D’Avola went well with the beef. The wines can be found through PMA. They are all under $30.00; a great value. The dinner will be worth repeating at my house. If I could just get the Chef to cook!
Heather Kingston with Marco Oliveri of Torrae del Sale
