Last night my wife and I celebrated our fifteenth wedding anniversary at Verace restaurant in Islip. Verace is known for fresh authentic Italian food at reasonable prices. Accompanying the great menu is an equally impressive wine list. Although I wanted this night to be special I did not want to break the bank so I needed a great drinker that would match well with the food at a great price. The chosen wine was the 2008 Eugenio Bocchino Roccabella Nebbiolo. This wine has been a favorite of mine ever since I met Eugenio and his family this past summer.
My wife generally drinks Pinot Noirs and Cabernets so I figured this would be a great introduction to a bolder Barolo type of wine. What's great about this wine is that it is produced right outside of Barolo, so you get a great Nebbiolo wine without paying a premium.
This wine blended well with every dish, from appetizer to dessert. The red fruits and silky tannins along with the long finish made for a spectacular companion for our selections.
- A selection of cheeses with Grilled Bread and Fig Marmalade
- Ricotta Salada
- Buratta
- Taleggio
- Gnocchi Tartufo with Smoked Ham, Fontina Cheese, and Black Truffle Butter
- Ravioli Stuffed with Braised Short Rib with Plum Tomatoes
- Slow Cooked Pork with Sweet Mustard and Italian Fruit Sauce
- Veal Osso Bucco with Roasted Potatoes, Wild Mushrooms, Truffle Sauce.
- White Chocolate Mousse Canolli with Date Sauce
This was a wonderful evening celebration that was enhanced by great food and a great wine.
2008 Eugenio Bocchino Roccabella - $24.95 bottle