| Ever wondered what the best wines were to go | | | | At one time, these wines, which are made from |
| with the food that helps keep you warm? Even | | | | ancient grape varieties, were available only |
| during Summer, a brisk rainstorm can bring | | | | from one major supplier, Mastroberadino, and |
| about a sudden chill to the air. And we all | | | | were very expensive. Although Mastroberadino |
| know Winter can be a chilling experience. For | | | | remains the region's major supplier, other |
| this article, how to keep warm is the | | | | producers have developed less expensive and |
| question at large. Inquiring minds want to | | | | equally delicious facsimiles. These include |
| know. Well, the answer may vary from person | | | | The Greco di Tufu Serapis 2000 by Montesole |
| to person, but the following wines may help | | | | and The Flano di Avellino 2000 by Marianna, |
| dispel that unpleasant chill that seeps | | | | both of which sell for about $15.00. Both of |
| through our bones and minds. Read on. | | | | these wines are dry and crisp, the former |
| | | | delivering a flavor of apple and almond, and |
| With the change of seasons comes an | | | | the latter one of pears and hazelnut. |
| alteration in what we eat and drink as well. | | | | |
| In colder times, most of us seek heartier | | | | If you prefer red wines, especially while |
| foods like stews, heavy soups and pastas to | | | | eating poultry, rabbit or tomato-tart dishes, |
| stoke our body temperatures and placate our | | | | Barberas and Chiantis have good acidity and |
| yins and yangs. The perfect wine for any | | | | are excellent choices. Fruity, spicy |
| season is not decided so much by its | | | | Zinfandel (The Burton Napa Valley 2000, which |
| characteristics, but rather by how well those | | | | costs about $18 bucks) also ranks high as a |
| characteristics match the foods associated | | | | companion to most red meat selections. |
| with the particular time of year. | | | | |
| | | | So sit by the fire and relax with a glass of |
| According to Steve Fox of Richmond | | | | your favorite wine. Look out the window and |
| Publication, the wines of Northern and | | | | feel sorry for anyone still out there |
| Central Italy offer many fine choices for the | | | | struggling through the wet and cold. Whether |
| season. Soave from the Veneto, Tuscany's | | | | you prefer white or red, remember that the |
| Vernaccia di San Gimignano and Gavi from the | | | | important thing is to stay warm. Like the |
| Piemonte are whites that go perfectly with | | | | words of that old song, "baby, it's cold |
| stews and roasts and such. | | | | outside! |
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