Mark Lipton wrote:
> Dick R. wrote:
>
>> Hi All,
>> Received a bottle of Allegrini Valpolicella in a mixed
>> case for Christmas. I've never tried Valpolicella, but in
>> the back of my mind I seem to recall that it is good with
>> red sauce pasta. Any thoughts?
>
>
> Valpolicella, especially as made by Allegrini, is a full-bodied red wine
> with lots of character and acidity. It would probably do all right with
> a red pasta sauce, but if you're looking for a regional match keep in
> mind that you don't see many red sauces in the Veneto, where
> Valpolicella is located. I'd say Osso Bucco would make a fine match, as
> would most red meats.
>
> HTH
> Mark Lipton
Hi Mark,
Thanks for the reply. I can understand red meats (I'm a basic carnivore),
but without searching through my wife's cookbook collection, what's
Osso Bucco?

Thanks,
Dick R.