You’re in Tuscany, surrounded by the most beautiful scenery, your senses assaulted by the sights and smells of the sunny hills and beautiful wines. All of this perfection can make you hungry. Go to Baffo and eat Fried Chicken. I’m not kidding. This may have been the single most important culinary discovery of my life. Especially when paired with the right wines.
For example, we all know Lambrusco goes well with anything salty and fried, but it truly sang with this perfectly olive-oil drenched, crispy-juicy chicken.
Of course, when Luca D’Attoma, enologist to the stars and producer of his own amazing wines at the Duemani comes along, he manages to somehow top the absolute perfection of this pairing.
With 1990 Sauternes. Cool, oily with sugar and just enough acidity to wake up your palate between crispy-juicy bites. The mouth-coating effect was also helpful when we ordered the spicy version of this pollo fritto– loaded with dried chili flakes and piping hot.
Thanks Luca, for introducing us to another of the world’s great food & wine pairings. Fried Chicken and Sauternes. Try it. You’ll like it.
