The beauty of authentic products resides also in the fact that they are often much more versatile than someone could think. In front of a wonderful bottle of Tuscan goodness, we may tend to preserve it for the best occasions and the most “appropriate” meals. However, these precious products are a testament to the agricultural tradition handed down from father to son over the centuries, which is both very meticulous but also most importantly simple, genuine and delicious. 

Discovering the traditions and respecting the art of winemaking is very important to fully appreciate what you’re tasting, and you can do it with the many traditional recipes that we often propose to you, but also by exploring some more adventurous pairings as well as your favorite dishes!

Today we would like to suggest a very mouth watering combination: US style loin bites with potatoes! We will provide a very tasty preparation, as well as our usual wine suggestion. Here’s how to prepare this incredible meal! 

To start, cut the potatoes in half, and if desired, preserve their skins. Use a nonstick skillet to heat over medium-high temperature, pour in the oil, then add the potatoes with 150ml of water for each serving. Cover them with a lid and allow to cook for about 13 to 14 minutes; once the time elapses, remove the cover and let them continue cooking for another 4 minutes until golden brown; season with salt according to your taste.

When the potatoes are being cooked, you can start preparing the loin. Put the loin in a bowl and sprinkle it with a marinade sauce of your choice, a little bit of oil, and pepper. You can make a great sauce by mixing and stirring olive oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, honey, mustard, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. 

Heat another non-stick frying pan with a drizzle of oil on medium heat; season your loin in this pan. Cook for around 6-7 minutes while keeping the lid covered and stirring occasionally until you notice that it has become solidly white all over and opaque throughout. Once everything is cooked, 

arrange the loin and potatoes on plates, and buon appetito! 

To accompany this remarkable american preparation, we immediately thought about our fantastic Farnito Cabernet Sauvignon IGT 2018. Cultivated in our vineyards situated in Gaville, Florence, and Chianciano/Montepulciano, Siena, this wine is of course of great quality; Grapes are passed through careful vinification where every crop ferments separately in temperature-controlled tanks, ensuring flavors and aromas are optimally extracted over 10-15 days of skin maceration. 

In spring, each lot undergoes malolactic fermentation, which results in many months of aging in small oak barrels, blending to ensure extra complexity and character before being bottled with its captivating ruby red color and some tinges of orange reflections. The aroma of spices, licorice, vanilla, and cherries comes to the fore and is vivid and well-defined on the nose. As for the palate, it impresses with its rich body texture, fullness, and a sensational tannic composition, which contributes with grace and depth leading to an enduring finish. Best served at 20°C, the wine unfolds its full potential when decanted before pouring, offering a truly memorable tasting experience.

This bottle will surely enhance your marinated US style loin bites even more. What are you waiting for? Trust us, you really need to try this one!