Tuna steak is a great dish to enjoy with Colli Orientali del Friuli Pinot Grigio Ramato Riserva 2021 Specogna. It is a structured and complex wine, which because of its characteristics holds up well to the richness and fattiness of the tuna and the crunchiness of the sesame.
Ingredients for 2 persons:
2 fresh tuna steaks (about 2-3 cm thick); 3 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; Salt and black pepper to taste; Soy sauce for marinating; Fresh grated ginger; Lime or lemon.
Procedure:
Marinate the slices for 15-20 minutes in a mixture of soy sauce, grated ginger, and a squeeze of lime. Dry them well with paper towels before cooking.
Pour the sesame seeds into a dish and completely coat the slices, pressing lightly to make the seeds adhere well on all sides.
Heat a nonstick skillet or grill pan with a drizzle of oil. When hot, cook the tuna steaks 1 minute per side (including the edges) so that the inside remains pink and tender.
Let it rest for a couple of minutes, then cut the tuna into slices about 1 cm thick.
Serve immediately, perhaps with a fresh salad of misticanza with mango or avocado-the wine chosen for pairing will express itself even better.
Wine pairing:
(Edited by Stefania VInciguerra)
Colli Orientali del Friuli (FCO) Pinot Grigio Ramato Riserva 2021 Specogna
Intense coppery color. Complex olfactory notes, with ripe fruit, spicy memories, herbs. Intense and velvety flavor, slight tannic texture due to maceration, great structure and final length.
Production area: In the Colli Orientali del Friuli appellation, Rocca Bernarda. Hilly vineyard aspect with east/northeast exposure. Nature of soil: Marl and sandstone, altitude around 150 meters above sea level.
Grape varieties: 100% Pinot Grigio from a 1968 vineyard. Number of vines per hectare about 4000, cappuccina training system.
Production processes: Maceration for 60 days in wooden vats, then 24 months of maturation between used barriques and terracotta amphorae.
Serving temperature: 14°C
Recommended pairings: Savory fish dishes.
