Sweet succulent figs ripened in the sun and local grapes make this simple dish from the team at Foxeys Hangout Winery all the more delectable. And if you grab some Proscuitto from Wollumbi Farm it's all the more delicious.
Figs ripened in the late summer sun never tasted so good with this home made Vinnocotto from the talented team at Foxeys Hangout Winery. Figs ripen gradually on the tree so they are around for a while, but at their most delicious when picked ripe and warm from the tree. Sweet succulent figs ripened in the sun and local grapes make this simple dish from the team at Foxeys Hangout Winery all the more delectable. And if you grab some Proscuitto from Woolumbi Farm it's all the more delicious. Use this recipe to create your own Wine Food Farmgate menu,.
INGREDIENTS - SERVES 4 (entree)
6 ripe, fresh local figs, cut in half
6 slices prosciutto or jamon, local or Italian/Spanish
1 tablespoon vinocotto (bought from a deli or home-made, see recipe below)
for home-made vinocotto:
2 kg juicy grapes - red or white, but not pulpy grapes (such as fresh sultanas)
1 tbsp quality red wine vinegar (optional)
METHOD
for home-made vinocotto: Smash grapes through a sieve as best you can to make about a litre of grape juice. Reduce the grape juice in a saucepan to about ¼ its original volume (about 250ml). It should be intensely sweet and a little syrupy; don’t overcook it or it will burn. If the reduction is too sweet and not tart enough, add a little red wine vinegar.
TO SERVE
Brush figs with a little vinocotto. Cut slices of prosciutto/jamon in half and wrap around each fig half
MATCHED BEVERAGE
Foxeys Hangout Pinot Gris
ABOUT FOXEYS HANGOUT
Foxeys Hangout is a casual cellar door and lunching place in Red Hill serving simple food in share plates to accompany their trophy winning wines. Not fancy, no table bookings, but turn up any Friday through Sunday lunchtime to enjoy a unique winery and vineyard experience with amazing wine.
795 White Hill Road, Red Hill, 3937 Tel: 03 5989 2022 www.foxeys-hangout.com.au