Ingredients

Description: Barolo is a powerful, full bodied wine made in the Barolo region in northern Italy from Nebbiolo grapes. The aromas and flavours are concentrated and complex, including strawberry, earthy mushroom notes, leather, and floral (rose/violet). It is aged for several years (in oak and bottle) before it is released to the market and it tends to continue to be quite ageable, sometimes improving in the bottle for decades.

Pairing: A big, powerful wine like Barolo is the perfect match for a rich, robust dish like braised lamb shanks. The meat is rich and flavourful, and so is the wine so they are in balance. The earthy notes in the wine complement the gamey flavour of the lamb and the fruit flavour of the wine contrasts with the creamy, pungent Gorgonzola. And don't forget - the lamb is braised in the wine itself, so the pairing is destined to be a great match.

Wine Suggestion: Try any Italian Barolo.

Yield: 6

Barolo Braised Lamb Shanks with Rosemary

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
• 6 lamb shanks
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 cups Spanish onion, chopped (375ml)
• 4 garlic cloves, whole
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste (15ml)
• 2 cups Barolo red wine (500ml)
• 1 cup veal stock (250ml)
• 3 whole sprigs of fresh rosemary
• Zest of 2 large navel oranges

• 1 pound fresh Rapini washed (454g)
• 2 ounces fresh Italian Gorgonzola cheese sliced into 6 equal pieces (56g)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Steamed Rapini with Gorgonzola

• 1 pound fresh Rapini washed (454g)
• 2 ounces fresh Italian Gorgonzola cheese sliced into 6 equal pieces (56g)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Description

Barolo Braised Lamb Shanks With Rosemary And Steamed Rapini With Gorgonzola - A Recipe From Food Network Canada. <p><b>Barolo Pairing Notes</b></p> <p><b>Description:</b> Barolo Is A Powerful, Full Bodied

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