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THIS WEEK FOOD maltatoday | SUNDAY • 5 AUGUST 2018 12 BARONS DE ROTHSCHILD BRUT Every Barons de Rothschild Champagne has exceptional characteristics that make each unique and great. The Barons de Rothschild Brut is aerial Champagne that is rich and complex. The blend uses three to four-year old Chardonnays and Pinots Noirs from the best land in Champagne. This subtle blend produces a wine with fabulously f ine bubbles, elegant golden colour and f ine, delicate nuances of white fruit. Low dosage and at least six months' time after disgorging gives this Champagne beautifully balanced structure on the palate that is highly appreciated when served as the aperitif or throughout the meal. Appearance: Pale gold glints mingling with very f ine bubbles which produce abundant, persistent frothiness Nose: aromas of pear, almonds and fresh hazelnuts which mingle with notes of white f lowers and light accents of brioche. Palate: Straightforward, lively attack which gives way to roundness and contained power. Excellent ageing potential in traditional cellars. Food Affinities: It pairs with light dishes, lightly seared scallops, shellf ish and rockf ish. Exclusively imported by Charles Grech & Co Ltd Valley Road, Birkikara T: 21 444 400 Fine quality Italian wines of tradition Irpina. Donnachiara, winery located in Montefalcione (Avellino), with its vineyards that stretch along the hills typical of the Irpinia, produces white wines and red wines of high quality including Greco di Tufo, Fiano di Avellino, Taurasi DOCG but also sparkling like Santè Falanghina. Soft crushing of the selected grapes and after that cold decanting of the must fermentation at 57-60°F in steel vats for 15 days. Malolatic fermentation is not done. Full expression of it's territory, the heart of Greco di tufo, with a specific attention to all the factors of maturation of it's aroma's. Nose: Offers fruity flavours of pear, apricot, pineapple and citrus Palate: Smooth, elegant and structured, with good freshness and a great persistence that confirms and amplifies the olfactory sensations. Food Affinities: Perfect with all seafood, pasta with light sauces , white meats and herb cheeses Exclusively imported by Charles Grech & Co. Ltd, Valley Road, Birkirkara T: 2144 4400 Donnachiara Greco di Tufo: DONNACHIARA Martina Camilleri Ingredients • 1 1/2 banana mashed • 1 cup gluten free flour • 1/3 cup coconut sugar • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla • 1 cup peanut butter • 1/2 cup coconut oil Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180'C. 2. In a mixing bowl mash up the banana or you can also blend it. 3. Mix all together and bake for 15-20 minutes (until the bottom is golden). 4. When you get them out they will be soft, give them time to cool down! Peanut butter and banana cookies