Tomino Cheese Grilled in Red Wine
4 servings
40 minutes
Grilled tomino cheese in red wine is a true embodiment of Italian gastronomic refinement. Tomino is a soft cheese with a delicate texture and rich dairy flavor that acquires an appetizing golden crust when grilled. Serving it with figs in an aromatic sauce made from rich red wine and spices turns the dish into a true culinary masterpiece. Historically, such combinations are common in Northern Italy, where cheeses and fruit sauces complement each other. The rich wine syrup with spicy notes of clove, anise, and cardamom adds depth to the dish's flavor, creating a perfect balance between sweetness, acidity, and creaminess. This exquisite dessert is ideal for an elegant dinner or cozy evening, providing delight to anyone who appreciates the harmony of flavors and textures.
1
In a saucepan, mix red wine (dense like Barolo, Dolcetto or Nero d'Avola), wine vinegar, sugar and spices, bring to a boil, reduce heat and continue cooking the sauce for 4-5 minutes.
- Red dry wine: 150 ml
- Red wine sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Sugar: 3 tablespoons
- Carnation: 2 pieces
- Anise (star anise): 1 piece
- Black peppercorns: 2 pieces
- Cardamom seeds: 2 pieces
2
Add the washed and halved figs, continue to simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce reduces by a third.
- Black fig: 4 pieces
3
Put the cheese in the freezer for 15 minutes (this way, the cheeses will remain more compact during cooking and the outer crust won't melt too much).
4
Heat the grill pan and fry the cheese for 2-3 minutes on each side. Serve the cheese immediately with figs in red wine.
- Tomino cheese: 4 pieces