{"title":"Grain \u0026 Pasta Dinner Carne \u0026 Cucina","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eThe wines behind one unforgettable evening.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented at our Grain \u0026amp; Pasta Dinner at Carne \u0026amp; Cucina, this curated collection of Italian wines was selected to showcase the beauty of regional Italian food and wine pairing. From vibrant whites to elegant reds, each bottle tells a story of place, tradition and craftsmanship. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"podere-il-saliceto-albone-lambrusco","title":"Podere Il Saliceto Albone Lambrusco NV","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBrother-in-law winemakers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGian Paolo and Marcello\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, who started the tiny Podere il Salecito estate in the classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c5aZPb\" data-enable-toggle-animation=\"true\" data-extra-container-classes=\"ZLo7Eb\" data-hover-hide-delay=\"1000\" data-hover-open-delay=\"500\" data-send-open-event=\"true\" data-theme=\"0\" data-width=\"250\" role=\"button\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwib3ImttI2LAxUuRmwGHZK8NWcQmpgGegQIHhAD\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JPfdse\" data-bubble-link=\"\" data-segment-text=\"Lambrusco\"\u003eLambrusco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e area near Modena, work only with indigenous varietals like the traditional Lambrusco Salamino grape here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eA fresh and fragrant dry sparkling wine made with the Charmat method with grapes exclusively obtained from Lambrusco Salamino. T\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-huuid=\"4190005556688712179\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehe Charmat method is a winemaking technique used to produce sparkling wine where the secondary fermentation, which creates bubbles, occurs in large, pressurized tanks instead of individual bottles, resulting in a faster production process and typically a lighter, fruitier style of sparkling wine compared to the traditional method;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"4190005556688714074\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit's also often referred to as the \"tank method\" or \"bulk process\" and is commonly used for wines like Prosecco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"73d6ca2b-f4fe-4a1f-a865-e84c6bd1cb79\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alessa Vino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50013241868608,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/5187\/5392\/files\/Artboard8.png?v=1733460789"},{"product_id":"moscato-di-sardegna-dolianova-2020","title":"Cantine di Dolianova Moscato di Sardegna DOC 2020","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"227\"\u003eThis is a beautifully expressive, aromatic Moscato from southern Sardinia that shows just how elegant and grown-up this style can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eMade by Dolianova using carefully selected Moscato grapes, the wine opens with lifted orange blossom, white flowers and citrus peel, followed by gentle notes of ripe peach, apricot and a soft honeyed touch. There’s a lovely natural sweetness, but it’s kept in check by fresh acidity, giving balance, brightness and drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"652\"\u003eLight, silky and perfumed, with a clean, refreshing finish that never feels heavy or cloying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eA quietly charming dessert wine that feels thoughtful rather than sugary, and one we love for the end of a meal or a slow afternoon pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"872\"\u003ePerfect with almond pastries, citrus tarts, panna cotta, or simply on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alessa Vino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50113582104896,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/5187\/5392\/files\/Moscato_di_Sardegna.png?v=1770640815"},{"product_id":"2022-paltrinieri-radice-di-sobrara-lambrusco","title":"Paltrinieri Radice Lambrusco di Sobrara DOC 2022","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"538\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis is a pure, traditional Lambrusco we love for the table. From Emilia-Romagna and made by Paltrinieri, it’s all about freshness and balance delicate red fruits, citrus peel and floral notes, with a gentle savoury edge and fine, lively bubbles. Dry, lightly textured and refreshing, it finishes clean and precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"751\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMade using the ancestral method and bottled unfiltered, there’s no heaviness here. Just honest winemaking, bright acidity and a quietly confident style that feels modern, restrained and incredibly food-friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"960\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eEasy to drink but full of character, this is the kind of wine we’re happy to pour in our restaurant and recommend when someone wants something light, fresh and a little different without being challenging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1041\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIf you usually reach for rosé or Champagne, this is a beautiful place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alessa Vino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50946097742144,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/5187\/5392\/files\/Radice_Lambrusco.png?v=1770643454"},{"product_id":"specogna-malvasia-colli-orientali-doc-2021","title":"Specogna Malvasia Colli Orientali DOC 2024","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"487\"\u003eThis is a fresh, aromatic and beautifully balanced white we love for the table. From Colli Orientali del Friuli and made by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSpecogna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, it’s all about white flowers, ripe stone fruit and a gentle almond note, with clean acidity and a lightly textured, dry finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"851\"\u003eGently handled to preserve purity and freshness, there’s no heavy oak or richness here just clarity, balance and quiet elegance. Food-friendly, unfussy and expressive without being overpowering, this is exactly the kind of white we’re happy to pour in our restaurant and one we often recommend when someone wants something aromatic but still easy to enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"978\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIf you’re looking for a white with character, freshness and versatility at the table, this is a very safe place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alessa Vino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50946252210496,"sku":null,"price":71.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/5187\/5392\/files\/Alessawinephotos-6.png?v=1754382531"},{"product_id":"tenuta-olbios-amur-muristellu-2021-sardinian-red","title":"Tenuta Olbios Amur Muristellu IGP Colli del Limbara 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFrom the wild, granite-strewn hills of northern Sardinia comes Amur a red that drinks like a warm Mediterranean evening. Made from Muristellu (known locally as Bovale Sardo), one of the island's most expressive indigenous varieties, this is the work of \u003cstrong\u003eDaniela Pinna\u003c\/strong\u003e owner and winemaker at Tenute Olbios, one of the rare people who oversees everything from pruning to bottling herself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBright red cherry, wild berry and a gentle herbal lift. No heavy oak, no pretension just clean fruit, fine tannins and that unmistakable savoury Mediterranean finish. It's honest, expressive, and quietly brilliant at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWe were lucky enough to have Daniela join us for a wine dinner here at Carne \u0026amp; Cucina and sitting with her, hearing her talk about her vines and her island, made this wine even more special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Daniela\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eDaniela Pinna co-founded Tenute Olbios over twenty years ago alongside her husband David Mele, challenging conventions from the very beginning. In Sardinia the land of cork she made the bold decision to seal her flagship Vermentino di Gallura DOCG with a glass stopper. Many questioned it. 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