It's always interesting to see what happens when we put our heads together over dinner - or rather, what to serve and drink for dinner. Last night we prepared a light and wonderful meal of mixed greens with sweet red peppers and sesame dressing, topped with grilled chicken breast in a slightly spicy peanut glaze. We both wanted to try something other than the usual go-to for this kind of food - a riesling or gewurztraminer - so I pulled out a bottle of Brachetto d'Acqui from I Quaranta (Italy, of course).
If you've ever had the pleausre of trying the Brachetto, you'll know why I went for it: slightly sweet (probably a 2 on the sugar scale) and ever so slightly fizzy, with loads of fruit and a pleasant acid/tannin edge. It was the perfect match for the spicy salad and chicken.
So the next time you're looking for something to balance a spicy dish and are up for something new, try the Brachetto - there are a few different ones around if you can find them.
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