Where are we? Spending more time in Lombardy
Manerba del Garda: From the Giro: Manerba del Garda is located in the province of Brescia, on the Lombard shore of Lake Garda, and is immersed in the green morainic hills of the Valtenesi. The interior offers gorgeous agricultural estates where the memorable Garda olive oil and D.O.C. (literally Controlled Designation of Origin) wines are produced, as well as horse riding activities, shady trattorias with simple Mediterranean cuisine and beautiful golf courses.
Giro specialties: Typical dishes include Tagliolini al Coregone, Pike with polenta, Perch fillets, olive oil and the ever-present Spiedo Bresciano, while wines include Rosa Valtenesi and Rosso Valtenesi.
Livogno: The Giro says: A valley more than 22 km long at an altitude of 1,816 metres: here lies Livigno (whose name probably derives from the late Latin word labineus, namely “place subject to avalanches”): a true mountain paradise, both in summer and winter, protected by the Italian Alps. A destination chosen by Italians and international tourists to spend their holidays in pursuit of fun, sport, relaxation and good food.
Giro specialties: The so-called Little Tibet offers a wide selection of bars and restaurants throughout the streets of the pedestrianised centre, as well as alpine huts and inns located in the surrounding valley. The fil rouge of Livigno’s food and wine offer is the quality of the products and the genuineness of the raw materials, meticulously chosen by the chefs to create unique dishes telling the story and traditions of Livigno.
The stage: What may be the hardest day of this year's Giro, otherwise known as the Queen Stage. You have to appreciate the sub head on Cycling News:
Pogačar looks to dominate 222km mountain stage with over 5000m elevation gain and high-altitude finish in store.
Along they went, with a lead group, followed by a large chasing group and eventually, the peloton.
🏁 78 KM
— Giro d'Italia (@giroditalia) May 19, 2024
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We've started the Passo del Mortirolo!
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The composition of the groups at the front would change, as the peloton behind would get smaller. The first five over the top were:
1. Christian Scaroni (ITA) Astana Qazaqstan 40pts
2. Giulio Pellizzari (ITA) VF Group-Bardiani CSF-Faizane 18pts
3. Simon Geschke (GER) Cofidis 12pts
4. Michael Storer (AUS) Tudor 9pts
5. Davide PIganzoli (ITA) Polti-Kometa 6pts
2. Giulio Pellizzari (ITA) VF Group-Bardiani CSF-Faizane 18pts
3. Simon Geschke (GER) Cofidis 12pts
4. Michael Storer (AUS) Tudor 9pts
5. Davide PIganzoli (ITA) Polti-Kometa 6pts
Around 52 kilometers to go and the remains of the chasing group would catch the leaders, creating a group of 17. The peloton was 4 plus minutes back.
Thirty kilometers to go and their gap was still over 3 minutes.
That lead group would fal apart, with Steinhauser in the lead, with chasers.
Behind, the GC group has gotten rather small.
Just under 14 kilometers to go and there went Pogacar, with a gap very quickly. Ahead, Quintana passed Steinhauser, but it certainly looked like the Pogacar express would soon catch him.
Three kilometers to go and the gap to Quintana was at 25 seconds. Sure enough, there he went, taking the stage win and gaining a lot of time over the other gc riders.
The wine: From 2015
Azienda A. San Giovanni Il Chiaretto Valtenesi Rose 2014
From FranklyWines $17.99
From the producer: A special rosé native to this area of Lake Garda. A beautiful coral pink in colour , pleasantly fruity with a light body. Created from four grape varieties: Groppello, Marzemino, Barbera and Sangiovese. The name derives itself from the once only slight vinfication and brief contact with the grape skins at the midnight hour of the first night. Perfect for warm summer evenings on its own, but also provides an excellent accompaniment to white meats/fish, seafood, pasta and rice dishes. Must be drunk within three years of the vintage. The recommended serving temperature is 12°C.
Our vineyards, situated in the proximity of the San Giovanni farmhouse and the winery, in Raffa di Puegnago, consist of about 15 hectares of loose and permeable land, rich in coarse soil of glacial origin. The Cap del Priù and the Villa Romana vineyard were among the first crus, dating back to the mid-seventies and consisting primarily of Groppello and Marzemino grapes. A further 12 hectares are situated just a few kilometres to the south, in Picedo di Polpenazze, planted in the early nineties with the best Groppello clones in the Arzane cru, along with other local varieties and two hectares of Riesling.
I say: Crisp and tart strawberries and cherries. This ia a buy a case and drink all summer kind of rosé.
From FranklyWines $17.99
From the producer: A special rosé native to this area of Lake Garda. A beautiful coral pink in colour , pleasantly fruity with a light body. Created from four grape varieties: Groppello, Marzemino, Barbera and Sangiovese. The name derives itself from the once only slight vinfication and brief contact with the grape skins at the midnight hour of the first night. Perfect for warm summer evenings on its own, but also provides an excellent accompaniment to white meats/fish, seafood, pasta and rice dishes. Must be drunk within three years of the vintage. The recommended serving temperature is 12°C.
Our vineyards, situated in the proximity of the San Giovanni farmhouse and the winery, in Raffa di Puegnago, consist of about 15 hectares of loose and permeable land, rich in coarse soil of glacial origin. The Cap del Priù and the Villa Romana vineyard were among the first crus, dating back to the mid-seventies and consisting primarily of Groppello and Marzemino grapes. A further 12 hectares are situated just a few kilometres to the south, in Picedo di Polpenazze, planted in the early nineties with the best Groppello clones in the Arzane cru, along with other local varieties and two hectares of Riesling.
I say: Crisp and tart strawberries and cherries. This ia a buy a case and drink all summer kind of rosé.
The food: Panna Cotta
Panna cotta is one of those so simple desserts that I should make more often. Dissolve gelatin in water and then combine that mixture with warm cream with vanilla and sugar. You can add other flavors, but the simple version is my favorite. For the Giro, we served it with raspberries
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