< PreviousItalia Kitchebeyond pastaArancini with Saffron Aioli78pairs with Polenta with Mushrooms MASI BONACOSTA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICOItaly $18.99 285585 Inviting aromas of red cherries, berries, baking spices, white pepper and a hint of tobacco lead to an easygoing palate with smooth tannins and fresh acidity.pairs with Arancini MONTE DEL FRÁ CUSTOZA SUPERIORE BIANCO CÀ DEL MAGROItaly $23.99 216077 This expressive Italian white blend is bright and creamy, with sun-ripened stone fruit, melon, star fruit, wild flower and white tea flavours set in a medium-bodied frame, complemented by sleek acidity.pairs with Arancini ARGIOLAS COSTAMOLINO VERMENTINO DI SARDEGNAItaly $18.99 457945 This rich, ripe and honeyed white delivers plenty of stone fruit, tropical fruit and pear notes on a full, round and generous palate with a long, grilled peach-tinged finish.Polenta with Mushrooms and Poached Egg79bcliquorstores.com for recipes, see index on page 96recipes and food styling by Paige ManzieITALIAN KITCHEN CONTINUEDpairs with Polenta with Mushrooms BOLLA SOAVE CLASSICOItaly $12.99 17640 Soave means “soft” in Italian, and the elegant floral bouquet and flavours of melon, pear and lemon help this wine stay true to its name. A delicate almond note lingers through the finish.pairs with Beef Braciole ALTESINO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINOItaly $59.99 139220 Perfumed aromas of juniper, eucalyptus, sage and rose with nuances of wild berries and plum mark the nose of this beautiful Brunello. The mouth feel is silky, streamlined and fresh with a long, ethereal finish.pairs with Beef Braciole FEUDO MACCARI SICILIA NERO D’AVOLAItaly $20.99 144923 This plump Sicilian red offers bright aromas of cherry and redcurrant with background notes of black olive, fennel and toasted pistachio nut. The palate is softly textured with silky tannins.Beef Braciole81bcliquorstores.com for recipes, see index on page 96hand-picked just for you NÜTRL VODKA SODA MIXED PACKCanada $48.99 176022 24 x 355 mlMade from just vodka, sodium-free carbonated water and natural flavours, Nütrl has only 98 calories per can and contains no sugar, sweeteners or preservatives. This mixed pack includes their Lemon, Grapefruit and Lime flavours. TRIVENTO TRIBU MALBECArgentina $13.99 870527 Shockingly good for the price, this Malbec delivers fresh blueberry, plum, cherry, spice and floral notes on a supple palate with soft, sweet tannins and juicy acidity. A great wine for entertaining! BOLLA PROSECCOItaly $16.99 226157 A racy streak of acidity strikes through the ripe apple, pear, peach and honeysuckle flavours in this off-dry Prosecco, injecting freshness all the way through to the lively finish.82 COOL WOODS PINOT GRISAustralia $17.99 179022 Lime, Asian pear, stone fruit, mineral and spice notes provide plenty of aromatic and flavour interest in this intriguing Pinot Gris from South Australia. It is crisp and clean with a gentle, silky feel. MAC & FITZ MAC’S BADASS REDBC VQA $15.99 858258 Produced at CedarCreek Estate Winery, the Mac & Fitz label offers great everyday value. This red blend is smooth and easy drinking with notes of cherries, blueberries, vanilla and baking spices. CAPTAIN MORGAN GOLD RUMCanada $22.99 825596 Smooth and medium-bodied with notes of caramel, vanilla and clove, this rum gets its distinct amber colour and richness from blending aged dark rum and spices. Enjoy over ice with cola and a slice of lime.83bcliquorstores.comPie Cocktailsfor the love of84NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S APPLE PIE1½ oz (45 ml) Père Magloire Calvados1 oz (30 ml) apple cinnamon tea, steeped and cooled to room temperature ¾ oz (22 ml) lemon juice ½ oz (15 ml) Simple Syrup* 1½ oz (45 ml) soda water apple slices, fanned out, for garnishIn a cocktail shaker, combine Calvados, apple cinnamon tea, lemon juice and simple syrup. Shake gently with ice and strain into a rocks glass over cubed ice. Top with soda water and garnish.* 1:1 ratio of sugar dissolved in boiling water. Allow to cool before using.LAST SLICE OF PECAN PIE1 large lemon, peel only, pith removed1½ oz (45 ml) Knob Creek Bourbon ¾ oz (22 ml) Pecan Maple Syrup*2 dashes Aromatic Bitters**In a mixing glass with ice, lightly muddle lemon peel. Add remaining ingredients and stir to chill. Strain into a coupe glass.* In an oven preheated to 350 F (180 C), toast 1½ cups (375 ml) chopped pecans on a baking sheet for 8 to 10 minutes until fragrant. In a saucepan, combine toasted pecans, ½ cup (125 ml) each of maple syrup, sugar and water, simmer until dissolved. Remove from heat, cover and steep for 20 minutes. Strain out pecans and pass syrup through a coffee filter. Bottle and keep in refrigerator for up to 1 week.** Available at specialty stores.ingredient in Pecan Pie Cocktail KNOB CREEK KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON SMALL BATCHUSA $46.99 326009 Rich and full-bodied, this bold bourbon is loaded with flavours of sweet vanilla, charred orange, honey and spice plus wafts of leather and wood. Enjoy it neat, on the rocks or in a classic cocktail.ingredient in Apple Pie Cocktail PÈRE MAGLOIRE FINE VS CALVADOSFrance $54.99 163436 This delectable apple brandy from Normandy is sharp on entry, the natural sweetness of ripe apples combining with notes of pear, honey and butterscotch before winding into an elegant, ginger-tinged finish.85bcliquorstores.comcocktail recipes and styling by David WolowidnykLIVE GENEROUSLY AND LIFE WILLTREAT YOUROYALLY.PLEASE ENJOY RESPONSIBLY FOR THE LOVE OF PIE COCKTAILS CONTINUEDPUMPKIN PIE PERFECTION2 oz (60 ml) Baileys Pumpkin Spice1 oz (30 ml) Bacardi 8-Year-Old Rum2 oz (60 ml) whole milk2 scoops vanilla ice creamwhipped cream, for garnishgrated nutmeg, for garnishCombine all ingredients, except for garnishes, in a blender with a few ice cubes. Blend until smooth and pour into a Collins glass. Top with whipped cream and garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg.ingredient in Pumpkin Pie Cocktail BACARDI 8-YEAR-OLD RUMBahamas $32.99 492520 Barrel-aged for a minimum of eight years, this is a bold yet elegant and refined rum, with sumptuous flavours of caramelized vanilla, prune, apricot, nutmeg and light smoke.ingredient in Pumpkin Pie Cocktail BAILEYS PUMPKIN SPICEIreland $28.99 165346 Everything there is to love about the original Baileys is enhanced by the addition of pumpkin, cinnamon and baking spices. Luxuriously smooth and creamy on the palate, it finishes with a kiss of sweetness.87bcliquorstores.comNext >