Dinner doesn't always have to be fancy. Simple and good is a combination that works really well, in fact. An after-work stop at Mezzomondo in Studio City served quite well to take the edge off a fairly tough day. The fusilli and sausage with a light cream sauce was perfect and the meat lasagna disappeared before we knew it. Interesting table talk with Michael, who was overseeing the place, made the meal even more enjoyable.
The wine was a nice enough example of Piedmont Barbera, from Castelvero. It's not expensive - just under $9 here - and while it doesn't blaze any new trails, it's really doesn't have to. Simple and good.
The dark ruby color is inviting and the nose of violets and cherries are pleasant enough. The medium weight and good acidity make it almost ideal for a lot of different foods. I might have preferred a white with the cream sauce, but I have complaints about how it paired with the sausage. Earthy blackberry flavors and plums dominate the palate and it drinks very easily.
The wine was a nice enough example of Piedmont Barbera, from Castelvero. It's not expensive - just under $9 here - and while it doesn't blaze any new trails, it's really doesn't have to. Simple and good.
The dark ruby color is inviting and the nose of violets and cherries are pleasant enough. The medium weight and good acidity make it almost ideal for a lot of different foods. I might have preferred a white with the cream sauce, but I have complaints about how it paired with the sausage. Earthy blackberry flavors and plums dominate the palate and it drinks very easily.
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