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Matt and Friends Drink the Universe - Alcohology - "and a Nice Chianti"

Alcohology - "and a Nice Chianti"

10/29/24 • 4 min

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Happy Halloween! Can Chianti really tango with liver and fava beans, or is that just a culinary mismatch immortalized by pop culture? Join us as we unravel this flavorful mystery, teasing the truth behind Dr. Hannibal Lecter's infamous dinner pairing in Silence of the Lambs. This episode promises to enlighten and entertain. Travel back to the 13th century Tuscany and learn how Chianti evolved from white to the rich red icon of today, boasting the robust Sangiovese grape and a distinctive Black Rooster emblem. We’ll even share the medieval legend that put this proud rooster on the map! So pour yourself a glass, and let’s toast to Chianti’s notable place in both wine history and pop culture.

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Happy Halloween! Can Chianti really tango with liver and fava beans, or is that just a culinary mismatch immortalized by pop culture? Join us as we unravel this flavorful mystery, teasing the truth behind Dr. Hannibal Lecter's infamous dinner pairing in Silence of the Lambs. This episode promises to enlighten and entertain. Travel back to the 13th century Tuscany and learn how Chianti evolved from white to the rich red icon of today, boasting the robust Sangiovese grape and a distinctive Black Rooster emblem. We’ll even share the medieval legend that put this proud rooster on the map! So pour yourself a glass, and let’s toast to Chianti’s notable place in both wine history and pop culture.

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Visit www.mattandfriendsdtu.com for links listen, support the podcast, and more!
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Poppin's Travel Company, for all of your travel needs! Their highly qualified agents are ready to book your next big adventure or dream vacation.
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Matt and Friends Drink the Universe - Alcohology - "and a Nice Chianti"

Transcript

Matt

Welcome to Halloween . Alchohology . Ha ha , ha , ha , ha ha ha . I wonder why they call it a cocktail . Yes , I'd like to know more about the Avenus Vinifera . I'm very interested in the terroir . We talking about two carbon , six hydrogen and one oxygen atom . We talking about ethyl alcohol this episode Chianti .

Matt

In the movie Silence of the

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