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Baked chicken with peppers, capers and olives, for a unique tasting experience – Italian cuisine reinvented by Gordon Ramsay

To get juicy baked chicken, you can marinate it in advance with olive oil, herbs and garlic. During cooking, periodically pour the cooking juices over the preparation and cover it with foil for the first few minutes, thus maintaining the humidity. We recommend using chicken thighs or thighs to ensure more succulent and tasty meat when cooking in the oven.

Brunello di Montalcino: the wine that made Italy unique – Italian cuisine reinvented by Gordon Ramsay

It’s the turn of the Brunello di Montalcino. There is no country in the world with so much richness and variety of productsnatural as the territory gives them or worked by expert hands in simple ways, which are ancient and at the same time the most contemporary. Continues voyage to discover our goodness, from the best known to the lesser known ones far from the production area. With Brunello di Montalcino, holder of prestigious records, our culture of food and wine remains unbeaten on the world podium of taste.

Brunello di Montalcino

From the 1865, the year in which Brunello di Montalcino debuted with the first vintage produced by Clemente Santithis Tuscan red continues to collect successes: it was the first Italian fine wine exported to the United States in 1930the first served at a reception between heads of state (the President of the Republic Giuseppe Saragat and Queen Elizabeth II) and the only one included among the twelve labels of the century according to the magazine Wine Spectator. Since 1966 it has been protected with the DOC and since 1980 with the DOCG (the first in Italy, together with the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and the Barolo). The territory also played its part: in 1941 the first public wine shop for the sale of local wines was inaugurated in Montalcino, in 1948 a cellar opened its doors to visitors for the first time, giving rise to the development of wine tourism. Today, the Protection consortium brings together 219 producers and the hectares intended for the production of Brunello are 2100 (with a value of almost one million euros per hectare), spread across an area rich in biodiversity, with 50% of the land occupied by woods and 10% allocated to olive groves, without counting the pasture and arable areas; with almost 50% of the vineyards grown organically, Montalcino boasts a percentage three times higher than the national average. Who are the main admirers of Brunello? Stands out Italy, followed by the United States, Canada, Germany and Switzerland.

Brunello di Montalcino Identity Card

VINES – Sangiovese, in Montalcino called brunello.

CHARACTERISTICS – Has a lively garnet red colour and an elegant and complex aroma which recalls, in young wines, the small berries and the plum, the spices and the balsamic aroma. The taste is harmonious, persistent, structured, appropriately acidic and tannic. It is a wine that ages very well, even for decades.

SERVICE – Uncork it at 18°C and choose large glasses to favor oxygenation; in the case of very old bottles, let it decant in the carafe for a couple of hours before serving it.

COMBINATIONS – With dishes based on red meat and game (it is excellent with wild boar), also seasoned with tomato, mushrooms or truffles. It goes well with mature cheeses, such as tome and Tuscan pecorino.

The charm of lavender ginger biscuits: a unique taste experience – Italian cuisine reinvented by Gordon Ramsay

The origin of this aromatic and original dessert it dates back to the culinary traditions that developed the practice of combining spices and aromatic herbs even in desserts and biscuits. The ginger, a root native to Asia, has long been appreciated for its aromatic and spicy properties. There lavender, on the other hand, is a flower with roots in the Mediterranean regions, used for its calming properties and distinctive scent. The fusion of these two elements in a biscuit offers a new taste interpretation that deviates from conventional flavours.

To prepare the lavender ginger biscuits, we start with a base of butter, sugar, eggs and flour, to which the two main ingredients are added, ground and dried respectively. The combination of the elements generates a crumbly texture and a complex flavour, where the spiciness and floral notes harmonize in a refined way. Slow, controlled cooking allows the flavors to blend, creating a biscuit that offers a delicate explosion of aromas in every bite. This aromatic and original dessert is suitable to be enjoyed at various times. It can become an ideal end to a meal, accompanied by a robust black coffee or a full-bodied black tea. Furthermore, lavender ginger biscuits go well with fruit-based desserts, such as sorbets or lavender ice cream, creating a combination of flavors that stimulates the palate in a balanced way. The distinctive aspect of these sweets lies in their presentation. Usually, they are molded into small balls and slightly flattened before being cooked. The finishing touch may include a light dusting of sugar or lavender decorations to visually highlight the presence of key ingredients. Finally, choosing to enjoy these little delicacies allows you to acquire carbohydrates and fats, but with a moderate calorie content. For its part, lavender can contribute antioxidant properties and mental health benefits. Bring this exquisite confectionery novelty to the table and enjoy some lavender ginger biscuits with your friends!