Grandpa Joe's
Chianti Sauce

The perfect accompaniment to Panna Cotta with fresh berries.
Chianti Sauce served with Panna Cotta.

About this recipe

Sometimes the simple solution is best, and what could be simpler than creating a simple syrup using your favorite red wine?  I like to serve this with fruit, but its potential uses are limited only by our imaginations,

Ingredients

  • 2 parts Chianti
  • 1 part sugar

Directions

  1. Combine the wine and sugar in a saucepan.  Bring to a boil and then reduce by half.
  2. Serve warm or chilled.

Notes

  • Obviously, any wine can be substituted for the Chianti.  If you use a sweet wine, however, reduce the sugar by half.
Posted: June 2015.