Thai-tanic Pairing: My Albana Project 1 Leone Conti, the Elegant Wine for Spicy Flavors

My Albana Progetto 1 Leone Conti is an enveloping and sharp wine, tenacious, salty, full of delicate aromas, and of great elegance. It is not a full and pigmented, impetuous, and corybantic Albana as it has been interpreted in recent years by the most gifted winemakers in Romagna, but it remains technical, dry, and very subtle.

Yes, exactly; it doesn’t make maceration, it doesn’t see the amphora, and it doesn’t take holidays in the concrete egg, but only a simple steel, and it focuses entirely on the fineness of the line and lightness.

If you want something more daring, there is always the Albana Project 2. This is the most lighthearted and dynamic, the cheeky one that you can always drink, at all hours and on every occasion, both as an aperitif and for a fish dinner or with Chinese takeout.

How it is produced

The grapes come from the splendid, organically run vineyards of Leone Conti’s cellar, which are scattered in the hills of Santa Lucia, just outside Faenza. Soft pressing, fermentation in steel, and short aging, always in steel.

Organoleptic characteristics

Dull yellow color, queen bee wing. The bouquet is fruity, mineral, decisive, and cheeky, but softened by almost cosmetic notes of roses and wax, thyme, and baked glazed broom with maple syrup. Elegant, succinct, almost spicy, but it doesn’t unbutton.

On the palate, it is direct, carved in pink Himalayan salt. It moves with rhythm, propelled by a light acidity that tickles the palate with grace. Medium structure, good depth of sip, drinkability, and cedar and chalk flavors. never difficult. It is always pleasant and delicious.

Price

14 euros: the right price for this more than decent white wine from Romagna.

Pairings

1. Baked fish is the perfect companion to a wine with a direct, pink Himalayan salt flavor profile. The wine’s sharpness and tenacity will elevate the delicate flavors of the fish to a new level of deliciousness.
2. Chicken skewers and a subtle yet fruity wine are like two peas in a pod. The wine’s dryness will balance out the savory flavors of the chicken, leaving you with a harmonious taste experience.
3. White meats seasoned with spices are begging to be paired with a wine that’s both subtle and dry. Together, they create a flavor explosion that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
4. Bold, spicy, and flavorful Thai cuisine is the ideal match for a wine with sharpness and tenacity. These two culinary powerhouses will elevate each other to new heights of deliciousness.
5. Margherita pizza and an elegant and succinct wine are a match made in heaven. The wine’s delicate flavor profile will balance beautifully with the classic flavors of the pizza, resulting in a mouthwatering combination.
6. Chicken curry and a wine with light acidity and medium structure are like yin and yang. The wine’s brightness will cut through the richness of the curry, creating a harmonious and balanced taste experience.
7. Carbonara is just begging for a wine with a direct and pink Himalayan salt flavor profile. The wine’s tenacity will complement the rich and savory flavors of the pasta dish, creating a culinary masterpiece.
8. Cacio e pepe and a wine with delicate aromas and an elegant flavor profile are a match made in culinary heaven. The wine’s subtle dryness will balance out the rich and savory flavors of the pasta dish, leaving you with a taste experience you won’t soon forget