Sip and unwind midweek at The Daily Dish.
Enjoy 50% off a select featured bottle of wine, with a new experience each week as the selection rotates.
The Daily Dish boasts a thoughtfully curated wine list from our favorite vintners in the US and overseas, including some handpicked gems from the Mid-Atlantic. Our bottles of wine are always an unbeatable value, and we want to share our favorites with you. Every Wednesday, a select bottle will be available at half-price!
Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or just love trying new things, our Wine Wednesdays are the perfect way to relax and indulge with friends and family. With Silver Spring being recognized as the top place for families to live, there’s no better time to come together and celebrate our wonderful community.
Stay connected with us on social media at @thedailydishrestaurant, or visit us here each week to discover the featured wine and suggested pairings.
FEATURED WINE
This week’s featured wine is the Otto Ettari Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG 2017 from Tuscany, Italy. #WineWednesday
The Otto Ettari vineyard is located in the heart of the Montecucco region, nestled between the slopes of Mount Amiata and the Maremma coast in central Italy’s warm southern corner. Known for its organic and sustainable farming practices, Otto Ettari focuses on producing wines that truly reflect the terroir of the region. Their dedication to traditional methods, combined with a deep respect for the land, allows them to craft Sangiovese wines with distinctive character and elegance.
Otto Ettari Montecucco Sangiovese 2017 beautifully captures the essence of Tuscany, with a vibrant expression of red fruits and a touch of earthiness. It opens with inviting aromas of ripe cherries, red plums, and bay leaf, accented by herbal notes of rosemary and thyme. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with bright acidity, offering flavors of tart cherries, cranberries, and a subtle spice, all leading to a smooth, savory finish.
Perfectly paired with Chef’s special Lomo Saltado—a Peruvian stir-fry of marinated beef, onions, tomatoes, and crispy potatoes—this Sangiovese enhances the dish’s savory richness while balancing its bold flavors with refreshing acidity.
This elegant Italian wine is half-price today (10/9) only from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tasting Notes
Smell: Aromas of ripe cherries, red plums, bay leaf, and herbal notes of rosemary and thyme.
Taste: Tart cherries, cranberries, and subtle spice with bright acidity and a smooth, savory finish.
Pair with: Lomo Saltado, grilled meats, pasta dishes, or hard cheeses like Pecorino.
Did you know?
DOCG is the highest classification Italian wines can be awarded, meaning they are the best of Italian wines. The classification ensures controlled production methods (“controllata”) and guaranteed wine quality (“garantita”). DOCG wines carry an additional “garantita,” or guarantee, by the Italian government to be wines of especially high quality.
