Masi 2002 Campofiorin Ripasso

Lovely Italian Ripasso. Full body and velvety, lots of ripe red fruit especially cherry. Lovely long finish.

Pairing: Pasta (tomato), beef, wild game, lamb, pork

Recommendation: BUY

Spinelli 2009 Malbec

A very nice Italian Malbec. Medium body, very nice red berry/fruit and a nice long finish.

Pairing: Ham, turkey, hamburgers

Recommendation: Buy

Cusumano 2010 Syrah

A decent enough Syrah for the age and price. Quite drinkable. Decent fruit, medium body. Nice long finish.

Pairing: Pork or pasta

Recommendation: Buy

Pasta Con Ragu Di Vitello, Salsicce E Porcini (Pasta With Veal, Sausage and Porcini Ragu)

http://nancyscuisuine.blogspot.com/2011/10/pasta-con-ragu-di-vitello-salsicce-e.html

A perfect recipe to pair with the Campo Viejo Rioja Crianza. If you can find the 2007, even better, buy a case!