Wine-soaked Fresh Black Mission Figs, Sicilian-Style
My grandfather used to make his own zinfandel wine with a combination of 1/4 Muscat grapes and 3/4 Lodi old vine Zinfandel. I have childhood memories of fresh fruits and his wine being served after dinner. Serving fresh fruit soaked in wine is a classic Sicilian (and Italian) after-dinner treat, and you truly can’t beat fresh figs.
Some might say that, traditionally, figs are better with prosecco, but using a fruit-forward zinfandel wine is, in my opinion, the best way to enjoy fresh figs in this manner. Enjoy! ~ Carmelo Sigona
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Wine-soaked Fresh Black Mission Figs, Sicilian-Style
My grandfather used to make his own zinfandel wine with a combination of 1/4 Muscat grapes and 3/4 Lodi old vine Zinfandel. I have childhood memories of fresh fruits and his wine being served after dinner. Serving fresh fruit soaked in wine is a classic Sicilian (and Italian) after-dinner treat, and you truly can’t beat fresh figs. Some might say that, traditionally, figs are better with prosecco, but using a fruit-forward zinfandel wine is, in my opinion, the best way to enjoy fresh figs in this manner. Enjoy! ~ Carmelo Sigona
Equipment
- Wine glasses
- Spoons
Ingredients
What you need:
- Your favorite red wine such as a Merlot, Cabernet, or Zinfandel. (Prosecco is also nice)
- Fresh Organic Black Mission Figs at least 2 per serving
Instructions
- Cut the figs top to bottom in slices about 1/4-inch thick. Add two sliced figs to the bottom of a wine glass. Pour in enough wine to nearly cover the figs, more or less as desired.
- To serve, pair each wine glass with a spoon and enjoy at room temperature.
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