Moderate

Emphatic, fruity (like an olive), green, a hint of pepperiness at the back of the tongue. Wonderful on bitter greens, pasta, drizzled into soups, stews onto grilled meats.

SALADS:tomato or mixed: mushroom, garlic, shallots
VEGETABLES:sautéed or grilled: peppers, green beans, mushrooms, zucchini
PASTAS:meat or tomato sauce: regular or spicy, sundried tomaoto pesto
FISH:marinated, fish tartare, shellfish
MEAT:stews, braised or grilled meat: beef, lamb
CHEESES:parmgiano reggiano, grana padano, asiago, ricotta salata
DESSERTS:vanilla ice cream
OTHERS:Pizza