Chianti

[winedope]

I agree that facts are important, and appreciate the knowledge and information available from trained people, whatever their area of expertise.
However, regardless of what the facts say (whoever they come from), my final decision on a pairing will be made by what my tastes and those of the people I am eating with. This is not just my thought- I have seen it expressed by others on this board.
The idea that Chianti goes better with foods such as cheeses and hams than tomato based dishes is an opinion. For that matter, so is the opposite view.
Certainly, topics such as this do make for interesting and informative discussion, allowing everyone to express their own opinions and preferences. I am glad that there is such a forum available to us all.