May 2013

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Welcome!
Greetings!

We're so excited to welcome our new friends in Alabama!  We're truly blessed to be able to bring Martin Ulisse wines to even more people to enjoy!
Martin Ulisse Malvasia
Malvasia

Reminiscent of sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio, the Malvasia is medium bodied off dry white with great balance and a touch of acidity.  The initial taste is resplendent of white flowers and rounds out with citrus and grapefruit with a fresh and crisp finish.  This wine is easy to drink while retaining a surprising complexity and complements all kinds of seafood.

Featured Recipe Pairing -

Pasta Salad with Artichoke Hearts   

 
pasta salad
Pasta Salad
This is a quick and easy cold pasta salad.  The garden style rotini makes it a very colorful dish.  To add some protein, you can add some cubed cooked chicken for a great warm weather meal.  It also is easy to pack for a school lunches.

1 package garden style rotini pasta

2 tablespoons salt

� cup extra virgin olive oil

� cup balsamic vinegar

1 14 ounce can artichoke hearts

1 cup Kalamata olives chopped

� green bell pepper diced

� cup red onion diced

2 cloves garlic minced

2 tablespoons Italian seasoning

 

Martin Ulisse Signature
Signature
Signature

 

Similar to a Cabernet, this Old World Montepulciano is a traditional Italian classic.  Aged for over a year in French barriques, this sophisticated full bodied red has a strong fruit presence of spicy, black plum and red cherry.  Hints of leather, tobacco and pepper lend balance and a velvety smooth finish.  Pairs well with red meats, pasta, strong cheese, desserts or even a fine cigar.  

 

Featured Recipe Pairing - Rib Eye Steak with Gorgonzola Butter 

 

steak with gorgonzola
Steak w/Gorgonzola

Compound butters are a great way to add flavor to almost any dish.  Mix softened butter with a variety of spices and herbs or other flavors and chill.  They are easy to make, easy to use and will enhance many of the dishes you probably already make.

 

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 head garlic

1 stick butter - room temperature

4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese crumbled

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Black pepper to taste

2 rib eye steaks

Salt and pepper to taste

   

  Click here for the complete recipe. 

Video Spotlights
Rib Eye Steak with Gorgonzola Butter

Chef Doan Shockley treats host Cheryl Ward and special guest Michael Gilley to his recipe for Rib Eye Steak with Gorgonzola Butter, which is best paired with the Martin Ulisse Montepulciano Signature.  Find out more about the American Red Cross Bash from Michael.
Rib Eye Steak w/Gorgonzola Butter - Cooking & Wine Spotlight
Rib Eye Steak w/Gorgonzola Butter - Cooking & Wine Spotlight

Check out some cool little gifts and gadgets that make drinking wine even more enjoyable!
Cool Wine Gifts & Gadgets - Martin Ulisse Imports
Cool Wine Gifts & Gadgets - Martin Ulisse Imports

We hope you enjoyed this month's newsletter!  We invite you to please share any ideas, recipes, events and story ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!
 
Sincerely,
 

Chrissy Martin
Martin Ulisse Imports
Did You Know?

Plato argued that the minimum drinking age should be 18, and then wine in moderation may be tasted until 31. When a man reaches 40, he may drink as much as he wants to cure the "crabbedness of old age.
In This Issue
Martin Ulisse Malvasia
Martin Ulisse Signature
Cooking Spotlight - Rib Eye Steak
Great Texas Grape Stomp
Special Thanks - Photos
Special Event
Grape Stomp
Great Texas Grape Stomp
We're happy to be a sponsor for the first ever GREAT TEXAS GRAPE STOMP to help benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Corpus Christi!  Sixty teams will compete to win a trip for 2 to Texas Wine Country!

Want to be a Grape Tub sponsor?
Contact (361) 425-3001 or download sponsor info.

Want to register a team and/or purchase tickets?  
Click here for team & ticket information.
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Wine Spotlight: Martin Ulisse Malvasia
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Thank you!
Thanks, Lyceum and the Omni, for supporting our product!

A huge THANK YOU to Chalice Wines in Alabama!  What a huge success we had on our first selling trip!  Doan and Lynn helped the sales team in Birmingham, Mobile, Huntsville and Florence!  We can't wait to go back for all the wine dinners, tastings and restaurant grand openings they are planning!  Grazie and Cin Cin!  

Thank you, 360 Jazz Cafe!
Lynn with Heather (buyer) and Ali (sales rep) at Piggly Wiggly, Homewood, AL
Margo & Ali @ Villaggio