Billy’s Online Wine School

masiMasiancoLesson #12

The Wine for Asparagus

Asparagus and Sauvignon Blanc have the same DNA – wild herbaceouness. A no brainer food and wine pairing. However if you decide to make asparagus risotto I’d like to suggest a different wine, Masianco. This mildly rich, semi-dried Verduzzo purrs along with the creaminess of the risotto, while the high energy Pinot Grigio refreshes the palate. Totally yummy. Especially when it’s Kato’s risotto.

Masianco is one of the best food whites in the store. You get refreshment, some heft and elegance. Cannot best that.

MASI 08/09 ‘Masianco’, Pinot Grigio/Verduzzo, Veneto, Italy 620773 $14.95

P.S. You should also check the somewhat similar other Italian white on P.101 in my book. Currently $2 off and selling for $14.95. ANSELMI 08 Soave ‘San Vincenzo’, Veneto, Italy #948158  $14.95

Kato Wake is an entrepreneur – a creative thinker and a visual maker with over twenty years experience in the design business. She possesses strong communication skills and has managed teams and groups of many sizes. Creative, resourceful and curious by nature – Kato is an ideas person and a problem solver. She sees the big picture, the practical steps needed to achieve it and the means to do so. Experienced with both print and web, she is motivated by serving the client and communicating ‘their story’ – however it needs to be told. She has been involved in the restaurant and hospitality industry for almost as long as Billy – but hasn't drunk quite so much. Over the years, Kato has instructed hundreds of hospitality workers in 'the art of service' and has implemented training programs for several restaurants. Presently, Kato manages both the print and web for Billy’s Best Bottles (www.billysbestbottles.com) and has designed 10 editions of Billy’s Best Bottles annual wine book – which has been a Canadian best seller each year. She also designed Kathy Guidi’s book on Canadian Cheese (published by McArthur and Company) and is currently designing a breakfast cookbook for County resident Elizabeth Pulker. As Billy's 'right hand woman', she helps him conduct seminars is is the 'operations manager' behind the Wine with Life Tours. :)

One Comment on "Billy’s Online Wine School"

  1. Kathryn says:

    It took me a while to find this wine, but I am glad that I persevered. The wine is refreshing, a perfect pick-me-up on a hot summer’s day. And it does go with asparagus.

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