PIGS & PINOT ( Pinot loves Pigs)

"Pinot Noir loves pork"...this is undoubtedly one of the best matches of this great  variery which is associated with Burgundy, even if it is widely cultivated around the world, including Greece.   We have selected two greek pinos - one from the north & one from the south of Greece-  to present a traditional greek recipe - Pork with prunes & chesnuts  (Hirino me damaskina kai kastana) - to welcome the new season.     INGREDIENTS 1 kg boneless pork, cut in pieces 20 prunes 20 chesnuts 1 glass of mavrodaphne wine (the famous greek sweet red wine from the region of Patras) or any other sweet wine will be appropriate 1 glass of red wine 1 cup of strong european tea Extra virgin Olive Oil 1 glass of water Salt Pepper

HOW TO PREPARE IT Mix in a bowl the sweet wine, the prunes, the chesnuts and the tea. Leave it overnight on the fridge. Heat oil in a large saucepan and saute pork pieces until brown. Add the glass of red wine and one glass of water and let it simmer for more than 2 hours until meat is tender. Then add the mix and bring again to a boil. Let the pork absorb most of the juice and be sure that is tender enough before you remove from heat. Serve with rice.     Choose your favorite Greek Pinot and let the feast begin !     PINOT NOIR by Alpha Estate in Amyndeon, Macedonia PINOT NOIR by Papaioannou Estate in Nemea, Peloponnese