Cast iron pan garlic skirt steaks with figs, sage and carrots & 2020 Tenuta Di Nozzole Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva
- Carlos Sarmiento
- Jun 1
- 3 min read
Tenuta di Nozzole has consistently delivered exceptional wines across vintages and has quickly become my go-to producer for the inimitable Chianti Classico Riserva.
What sets this wine apart is its ability to strike a perfect balance—bold enough to stand up to rich, flavorful dishes, yet nuanced enough to let its fruit character shine through. It’s a natural pairing for hearty fare, especially my personal favorite: a perfectly grilled steak.
No need to complicate dishes to enjoy a fine wine. Let the Cucina Semplice allow its simple ingredients speak for themselves and bring out the wonderful flavors of a deliciously balanced wine.
Let‘s get cooking!
Menu: Cast iron pan cooked skirt steaks with figs, sage and carrots.
Wine pairing: 2020 Tenuta Di Nozzole - Chianti Classico - Riserva DOCG (Chianti, Italy)
Serves 4
Ingredients
2 lbs of Wild Fork Foods inside skirt steak, cut in 4 equal pieces https://wildforkfoods.com/products/usda-choice-black-angus-beef-outside-skirt-steak/
Sea salt & cracked pepper
4 garlic cloves
6-10 figs, halved
3-4 carrots cut diagonally
10-12 fresh sage leaves
3-4 tablespoons of Partanna extra virgin olive oil https://partannafoods.com/collections/olive-oil?utm_source=google&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=20868095962&utm_term=partanna%20olive%20oil&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20868095962&gbraid=0AAAAAqgNwzhTGvggtYXiKP7SQ9HkcUyFM&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIprLNwY7RjQMVYEt_AB1PQAwZEAAYASAAEgJ44vD_BwE
1cup Red wine
2 tablespoons butter
Directions
Season steaks with sea salt and cracked pepper
Heat 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil on a cast iron pan on medium heat. Add steaks and sear each side for 5 minutes. Remove steaks from cast iron pan and set aside.
On the same pan, add butter and cook
carrots, sage and figs, 5 mins on medium heat. Remove all from pan and set aside.
Add wine to cast iron pan and cook on medium heat and reduce until half.
Add steak to pan cook in wine for 5 minutes.
Add carrots and figs. Gently mix. Remove pan from heat.
Serve it up!
Serve meal right on the cast iron. You can accompany this steak with bread, salads, or a potato dish.
Buon appetito! Enjoy!
About the wine…
2020 Tenuta Di Nozzole - Chianti Classico - Riserva DOCG (Chianti, Italy)
Located north of the village of Greve in the heart of the Chianti Classico region, the Nozzole estate covers a striking, rugged, mountainous area of about 1,000 acres at 984 feet in elevation. In order to obtain concentration and complexity in the wine, yields are kept low. The grapes are hand harvested, destemmed and crushed.
Fermentation is initiated on the skins in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by a maceration period to draw out color and tannins.
The wine is racked into stainless steel tanks for malolactic fermentation before aging in oak vats and in bottle before release. The wine is bottled on the estate.
The 2020 vintage was characterized by a basically cold period between April and May and by a generally warm and dry climate until July.
The initial slight delay of the vegetative cycle has been recovered since the summer. The sudden increase in temperatures, especially for the later varieties where the fruit set had not yet ended, has favored a production characterized by sparse and light bunches.
The stable and sunny climate of the months of August and September allowed the grapes to complete ripening in optimal conditions.
Tasting notes: Red berry and cherry aromas and flavors and earthy under-notes are shaped by vibrant, fresh acidity and a backbone of firm yet elegant tannins.
Grapes: 100% Sangiovese
Food pairing: Pairs well with meats, poultry and cheeses.
Accolades:
90 Points Wine Enthusiast
93 Points jamessuckling.com
Thank you to Kobrand Wine & Spirits For providing this exceptional Chianti Classico, now a personal favorite of mine. Grazie!
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