Oenotri 5.0

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In the foreground: Strozzapreti al ragù- Willis farm pork ragù with garlic, tomato, and parmigiano reggiano

At the left: Squash vellutata pizza with silver moon pumpkin, chicories, thyme, black pepper, and parmigiano reggiano

Center of table: an assortment of contorni (vegetable side dishes)- kale, broccoli, and brussel sprouts, the latter being the star of the entire meal.

Wine: Tancredi, from Donnafugata (70% Nero d'Avola, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon). The Cabernet Sauvignon gives the wine a nice structure and mellows a bit the punchy Nero d'Avola grape. Prominent notes of cherry and anise developed after a short wait and the mild tannins went well with pretty much every dish on the table. In short, a spectacular wine.