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FOOD 12 | SUNDAY • 25 NOVEMBER 2018 CHARLES GRECH Bin 2 Shiraz Mataro 2016 Penfolds, Australia Bin 2 Shiraz Mataro is a classic Penfolds wine, steeped in nineteenth-century tradition. Typically it is a generous medium-bodied wine based on shiraz, but shot with the aromatics and muscular strength of mataro. It's best to drink early, but like many of Penfolds reds can last the distance in the cellar. Nose: Intense, spicy and fruity, of black cherries, black pepper, liquorice and wild spices Palate: Smooth, velvety, juicy and concentrated, with pleasant woody hints Food Affinities: veal, roast chicken, venison stew. 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 maltatoday Bin 2 Shiraz Mataro 2016 Penfolds, Australia Bin 2 Shiraz Mataro is a classic Penfolds wine, steeped in nineteenth-century tradition. Typically it is a generous medium-bodied wine based on shiraz, but shot with the aromatics and muscular strength of mataro. It's best to drink early, but like many of Penfolds reds can last the distance in the cellar. Nothing quite like a white truffle THE Village Kitchen, located a stone's throw away from the hustle and bustle of Naxxar, delivers locally sourced top-notch ingredients with exquisite presentation. Truffles are a big thing in the food world. They're lus- cious, earthy, and umami-packed. There are over 60 varie- ties of truffles, with the Italian white truffle being one of the most sought after and highly regarded. As from next Tuesday, The Village Kitchen will be serving fresh white truffles. These high-end truffles are grown magnificently well in Perugia, Head Chef Super Mario's home town. The passion for truffles and truffle hunting is shared by Chef Mario and his family, who dedicate their time to this activity. To find truffles, they rely on the sense of smell of their dog, Gus, a highly-trained truffle dog. So don't forget to head down to The Village Kitchen be- tween the 27th November and 7th December to try out their exclusive white truffle menu. If you're not all truffle fans, don't worry, you can opt for a dish from their usual a la carte menu, too. The restaurant is open for both lunch and dinner. Lo- cated in the road of the old trade fair grounds, parking is as easy as can be, making your experience even more convenient. For reservations call on 27484654. Gus: relies on his sense of smell to find truffles