Italian Tradition - Lentil Soup after midnight

Erika has picked another great recipe. Why not try an Italian tradition this year? Lentils are served on New Year's Eve after midnight. The lentils, with their coinlike shape, represent luck and prosperity. The magic of lentils is in their round shape thought to resemble Roman coins, therefore symbolizing money and prosperity. So traditionally, Italians consider eating lentils to bring good luck and fortune to the family for the upcoming year.

 

 

Merry Christmas!

It has been said that a good glass of wine can create beautiful music …. Music that creates memorable experiences…. “Drink the wine, Enjoy the Music”

Andrea Bocelli blended with a Villa Toscano wine Is a perfect Holiday!

Merry Christmas!

Remembering My Holidays!

My fondest memories of the Holidays were when I was a child.

The smells from my mothers and grandmothers’ kitchens, the laughter of the adults having fun with friends who would drop by to celebrate. Relatives visiting from all over to spend a festive holiday week at my mother’s  house. Deep snow drifts where my siblings and cousins worked diligently all day making crispy snow angels and building huge snowmen, all different one funnier than the other.

These are the memories I always want to recreate during the holidays, memories that are steeped deep in family tradition, memories of a perfect holiday. 

I have always been one for holding tight to tradition, right down to creating our wines here at Villa Toscano and Bella Piazza.  I believe it is tradition that holds things together, that brings back the good memories of the times before, and models how the future will be experienced, so much like the process of the wine.

I would like to wish all of you a memorable holiday that will soon become your families traditions.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Villa Toscano & Bella Piazza, it is a pleasure to have you all in our family.

 

Cheers,

Erika & Jerry Wright

Linguine Vongole

Have you ever tried an authentic clam liguine pasta? Jamie Oliver has done it again. Erika has picked one of his recipes to inspire you to try something different. This incredible pasta  wouldn't be complete without a good wine. Erika has selected one of her favorites: Villa Toscano Pinot Grigio.  It pairs wonderfully with Jamie Oliver's Clam Pasta recipe. You can also use it in the sauce. 
 
Once you make the pasta, share it on Instagram and tag us #villatoscano

 
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Wine:
2020 VT Pinot Grigio

Full Recipe:
 

Ingredients 

150 g dried linguine
2 cloves of garlic
1 bunch of fresh flat-leaf parsley
500 g clams , scrubbed, from sustainable sources
olive oil
1 pinch of dried red chilli flakes
125 ml dry white wine
extra virgin olive oil

 

 

Erika's Thanksgiving Recipe Recommendation

Erika's Thanksgiving Recipe Recommendation

 

Jamie Oliver is an incredible chef. Erika has chosen one of his recipes to inspire you this Thanksgiving. With the title "The best turkey in the world", it is quite promising. This amazing dinner wouldn't be complete without a good wine. Erika has selected one of her favorites: Villa Toscano Centurion Old Vine Zinfandel. It pairs wonderfully with Jamie Oliver's Turkey recipe, especially with the flavored butter. It is a must to have a bottle of Centurion Old Vine Zinfandel and roast turkey.

Jamie Oliver Awesome Roast Turkey

Ingredients

14-18 Lb higher-welfare turkey
flavoured butter
2-4 clementines
a few sprigs of fresh herbs
1 sprig of fresh rosemary
2-3 carrots
3 onions , peeled
2 sticks celery

 

Enjoy Villa Toscano Wines by listening to Andrea Bocelli.

We understand that every time you come to Villa Toscano, you have emerged in a piece of Tuscany with a Californian flair. We would like to extend this experience to your home while drinking our wines. Research conducted by the University of Oxford, which found that changes in sounds can affect the taste of wine.

We have selected a couple of Spotify playlists for you. Now you can enjoy our wines while listening to some great music that Erika has specially chosen for the weekend. Have a wonderful weekend.

Cheers, Villa Toscano & Bella Piazza!

 

Playlist to drink at any time. 

 

Villa Toscano Centurion Old Vine Zinfandel - 9.4 Stars at Delectable

An outstanding wine with an outstanding price. Incredible 9.4 from Delectable App. Get a case of this incredible wine, Villa Toscano Centurion Old Vine Zinfandel for $15.84 per bottle ($190/case) when you get a case.

 

Watch out for our exclusive offers

Erika's Reserve Zinfandel is an exceptional wine at a great price. It received 9.3 out of 10 - reviews from Delectable. We had a huge request from members that have missed our special promotion last month. We decided to extend our Erika's Reserve Zinfandel price over this weekend. And why not join our wine club?

From $57 to $15.84/ bottle when you purchase a case.

 

Pizza + Wine for $25

Stop by and get your Pizza & Bottle of Wine for only $25

 

Get a Bottle of Wine (Harmony & Pinot Grigio), and a Chicken Supreme Pizza for only $25. Stop in and order your pizza

at Villa Toscano Winery.