Leek Tart
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Chianti Classico
Which wine to serve with leek tart? Go for the elegance of a Chianti that goes perfectly with this dish. Discover our recipe and the cuvée selected by our experts.
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leek tart recipe
PrEparation: 25 mInS | COOKING: 25 mInS | SERVES: 6
IngrEdients
Pastry:
- 250g flour
- 140g butter
- 2 tbsp water
Filling:
- 100g grated gruyère
- 250ml crème fraîche
- 3 eggs
- 3 leeks
- 6 pinches of grated nutmeg
- salt
- pepper
PrEparation
- Start by preparing the tart pastry: knead the flour with the water and butter in a bowl.
- Roll out the pastry using a rolling pin before placing in a tart case lined with baking parchment.
- Cut the leeks into thin slices. Brown in a pan with a little cooking fat.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs with the crème fraîche. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Spread the leek filling in the tart pastry so that it's smooth.
- Sprinkle over the grated gruyère before covering with the egg and cream mixture.
- Put in a pre-heated oven at 210°C for 25 minutes.
which wine to drink with a leek tart?
Now that you know how to prepare a leek tart, you need to choose the right wine to harmonise the flavours. Enjoy it hot or cold, as a hot starter or as a main course. This savoury tart recipe is made with a pastry that is both crisp and smooth. It is topped with a melt-in-the-mouth leek filling coated in a soft egg-and-cream mixture. The strong leek flavour is softened by the sweet, warm and spicy nutmeg.
You need a wine with the character to match the strong flavour of the leeks, but with the silky tannins to match the texture of the dish. The choice of red grape variety can be decisive: with 80% Sangiovese, Chianti Classico showcases a very delicate red grape variety with an assertive profile.
the elegance of chianti to enhance this dish
To accompany this dish and enhance its flavours, our tasting panel experts invite you to take a trip to Tuscany. Originating in the historic region between the cities of Florence and Siena, Chianti Classico (while "just" Chianti comes from vineyards located in the wider Tuscany region, outside the so-called Classico zone) can present several wine styles: from the fruitiest to the most powerful. This is due to variations in terroir and climate. Vinatis offers you a structured red wine that will perfectly support the fairly pronounced taste of the leeks and the warm, spicy flavours of the nutmeg. Preferably choose a cuvée that is not too young, for less astringency. The dominant Sangiovese grape variety in this terroir guarantees good acidity (freshness), straightforward tannins and plenty of fruit!
Chianti Classico - Dievole
Elegant and classy, this cuvée is perfect for amplifying the slightly pronounced and spiced flavours of this hot starter. It also enhances the marriage between the soft, crisp texture of the pastry and the melt-in-the-mouth filling of the leek tart. This wine has a beautiful, intense ruby-red colour, with a very floral nose marked by aromas of dried violets and hints of ripe red fruit. There are also hints of sweet spices, which combine with the warm, spicy flavours of nutmeg in this leek tart. This rich, full-bodied wine is supple and fruity on the palate, with a fine minerality. The tannins are well-developed and fine, providing a perfect balance with the soft, melting, smooth texture of the leek tart. Flavours of red fruit, including cherry, dominate the palate. This well-structured wine has a persistent, warm and flavoursome palate. In addition to leek tart, this cuvée is also a perfect accompaniment to other strong-tasting dishes such as leek and mushroom risotto with truffle oil, game dishes, Milanese-style osso bucco or wild mushroom lasagne.
This Chianti Classico is a blended red wine made from 90% Sangiovese. The other grape varieties used are Canaiolo (7%) and Colorino (3%). Sangiovese, a grape variety native to Tuscany, produces full-bodied wines with powerful tannins, balanced with good acidity. It gives the wine aromas of black cherry, morello cherry, plum and hints of dried herbs.
Represented by the black rooster on the neck or label of the bottle, the appellation regulating the origin of Chianti Classico DOCG is located in the heart of Tuscany. The emblem is historically political and dates back to the Middle Ages.
Chianti Classico, a renowned Italian wine
Tuscany has been a traditional wine-producing region since ancient times, and is the birthplace of Chianti, undoubtedly the most famous Italian wine in the world. This wine has contributed to the region's worldwide renown.
The introduction of regulations on the origin of wines distinguishes Chianti (regional) from Chianti Classico (only a few municipalities located between Siena and Florence). In Tuscany, the contrast created by the sunshine and the altitude of the mountains and hills is particularly favourable to wine production. The region covers 17,000 hectares divided into sub-regions, including Chianti Classico DOCG. The vineyards flourish at altitudes ranging from 250 metres to 600 metres.
An Italian wine par excellence, Chianti is produced using strict, traditional methods. This wine is mainly made from Sangiovese, which may be blended with other grape varieties such as Canaiolo Nero and Mammolo. The grape varieties are planted in a variety of soils, resulting in a wide range of quality wines. However, the majority grow on clay-limestone soils. If you'd like to sample the particularities of Italian grape varieties and discover wines you've never tasted before, Italian wines are always surprising us with their quality. Don't miss out on these delicacies!
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