Nervous Hostess

[barnesy]

I tend to go the other way than IK. I would put the Salice Salentino first, the Chianti second and the barbera last. Another option would be a Valpolicella. I usually serve this with tomato based stuff and my guests are always happy.

If you can find a Corte Sant'Alda Valpol., snap it up. Zenato makes a nice, readily available Valpol. as well.

As far as that goes, you may wish to pick up two different types and let your guests choose which they want with their dinner (pour it and have them try it with the first bites of food). You probably can get away with one bottle for 4 people, but if they really like it, you may run out. I usually go with one bottle for every three people.

Let us know how your party goes.

Barnesy