Monsanto 1990 Chianti Classico Riserva IL Poggio

21 years ago I was still in high school, meanwhile, In the Chianti region of Italy, Monsanto winery was crafting a single vintage Chianti Classico Riserva that was a "good vintage"  I bought this wine at a wine tasting for "the industry" @ the State Theater in downtown Cleveland after tasting it when it was just 5 years old.  I was new to this wine thing and thought, what the hell, it tasted great, let's see how it ages...  Last night, we tasted it.  Years of cellaring, sitting, waiting, wishing as the song goes.  It was like a meal in itself, rich, full bodied and aged well.  Now, we have to see what wine in the cellar can last another 21...  We'll see.  Check in with us later. say, in about 240 months.

Here's one of the dishes I created to taste with it.

Short Rib sliders with Spicy Blue slaw & horseradish creme

boneless short ribs
espresso rub
1 bag cole slaw mix
1 T hot sauce
1/2 c crumbled blue cheese
1 T mayonnaise
2 T horseradish
1 c heavy cream
slider buns or dinner rolls

method:
1.rub short ribs with espresso rub, sear in hot oil and braise with a little water in 275 degree oven for 4-5 hours or until fork tender.  pull apart.
2.mix cole slaw, hot sauce, mayo & blue cheese.
3.in sauce pan, heat horseradish & cream.
4.build sliders with slices of short ribs, topped with cole slaw & horseradish creme.