Vin cotto, what is it?
Cooked wine is called Vin Cotto. It is a thick, black, delicious paste made in Italy’s countryside. It is prepared by reducing non-fermented grape must to around 20% of its initial volume and caramelizing the sugars in it by slow heating and reduction over several hours.
Chicken in red wine reduction, or pollo al vin cotto, is the main dish here. This dish initially appeared on a morning TV program. I was captivated by the dish as I watched a renowned Italian-American chef prepare it on GMA with Dianne Sawyer. I went ahead and prepared it for supper as soon as I had the ingredients. The chicken in the rich, sweet vin cotto sauce was a hit with my husband, Daryl, and myself.
The merits of preparing chicken with a red wine reduction
Simple to Prepare: The red wine reduction is not difficult to make. Cooking this chicken meal is easier than it seems. Put forth the time and effort required to follow the instructions precisely, and the result will be delicious! Impress your guests with this mouth-watering chicken-pollo a la vin cotto made with a red wine reduction.
Budget Friendly: Indulging in a homemade dish like chicken with a red wine reduction is an experience you won’t soon forget. A whole chicken, some affordable but good red wine, and a few common cupboard items are all you need to make a dinner that would be suitable for a restaurant.
A skillet sauce of chicken cooked in red wine.
These are the items you’ll need:
