{"id":3492,"date":"2018-12-04T10:28:10","date_gmt":"2018-12-04T18:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grimaldispizzeria.com\/?p=3492"},"modified":"2022-09-26T10:56:49","modified_gmt":"2022-09-26T17:56:49","slug":"mille-gradi-wine-fit-grimaldis-pizza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grimaldispizzeria.com\/mille-gradi-wine-fit-grimaldis-pizza\/","title":{"rendered":"Mille Gradi &#8211; a wine fit for Grimaldi\u2019s Pizza"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While we have mastered pizza, we wanted to provide our guests with only the best culinary experience, which includes having the perfect wine to pair with any of our dishes. Out of our passion for perfection, Mille Gradi was born.<\/p>\n<p>When translated, Milli Gradi means \u201c1,000 Degrees\u201d- a nod to our famous coal burning ovens that reach 1,000 degrees to create the perfectly crisp crusts you know and love. Our pizza and wine really do come together to create the perfect culinary duo.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cNaming the wine came easy. A common phrase in Italy is Mille Grazie meaning \u2018a thousand thank yous.\u2019 I like to say \u2018Mille Grazie for Mille Gradi,\u2019\u201d said Lattuca. \u201cThis journey has been one of passion, persistence and hard work. I\u2019m honored to present Mille Gradi to our loyal guests.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<iframe title=\"Mille Gradi Wine for Grimaldi's Pizzeria\" id=\"player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/UxCuFkM9EUA\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">Your browser does not support this, try viewing it on YouTube: YOUR URL<\/iframe><\/center><br \/>\n<script>\n  window.addEventListener(\"load\", playerSizer);\n  window.addEventListener(\"resize\", playerSizer);\n  function playerSizer() {\n    var player = document.getElementById(\"player\");\n    var width = player.offsetWidth;\n    player.style.height = (width * 0.5625) + \"px\";\n  }\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"image_block float_left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3265\" src=\"\/dbcwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Picking-Grapes.jpg\" alt=\"Picking Grapes\" width=\"516\" height=\"286\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3266\" src=\"\/dbcwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Mille-Gradi.jpg\" alt=\"Mille Gradi Wine\" width=\"516\" height=\"595\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content_block_half float_right\">\n<p>In 2015, our very own Executive Chef Cory Lattuca, along with other expert team members, traveled to Italy to meet with Sergio Zingarelli, estate owner of the Italian Rocca delle Mac\u00ece winery nestled in the rolling hills of Tuscany.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThis opportunity was something that Grimaldi\u2019s found to complement the authenticity of our brand,\u201d said Lattuca. \u201cOur pizzas are inspired by the Italian classic, so it felt right that we travel to Italy and create an Italian blend to pair with our menu.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>This unique Tuscan wine was blended exclusively for Grimaldi\u2019s with the help of our team and Sergio Zingarelli, of the Rocca del Macie estate in Castellina Chianti. After months of research and countless tastings, head winemaker, Sergrio Zingarelli, christened the wine. The garnet wine is produced from three varieties of carefully selected and ripened grapes\u2013 sangiovese, syrah and merlot\u2013for a smooth finish, sure to impress any wine connoisseur. They are vinified separately and blended before bottling to preserve the distinctive freshness and the primary aromas coming from the grapes.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cA very versatile wine, it pairs just as exceptionally with Grimaldi\u2019s Chef Selection pizza, \u2018The Don,\u2019 as it does the traditional cheese.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Mille Gradi is light enough to pair with our Mediterranean Salad or a board of our Bruschetta Trio while its robust character pairs perfectly with our Traditional Pizza, topped with our secret recipe tomato sauce, hand sliced mozzarella, signature cheese and spice blend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While we have mastered pizza, we wanted to provide our guests with only the best culinary experience, which includes having the perfect wine to pair with any of our dishes. Out of our passion for perfection, Mille Gradi was born. 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