Prosciutto and Melon - 2022 Retreat Pinot Grigio Wine Pairing
Fresh, simple, and made for summer. This classic Italian appetizer pairs juicy cantaloupe, thinly sliced prosciutto, creamy mozzarella pearls, and a drizzle of sweet balsamic reduction for the perfect balance of flavors. Pair it with our 2022 Pinot Grigio for a crisp, refreshing combination. Its bright citrus notes and clean finish complement the sweet melon and savory prosciutto, making it the perfect pairing for warm summer days!
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
1 cantaloupe that weight 2 1/2-3 pounds
6-8 oz prosciutto
8 oz fresh mozzarella balls
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
Cut the melon in half and take out all the seeds. Peel the melon and cut each half into cubes. Keep the cubes no bigger than about an inch.
Wrap 1/2 a slice of prosciutto around each cube and secure it with a toothpick. (If the cube of melon is pretty big of the prosciutto is very thin, you can wrap a whole slice around the melon cube.)
For balsamic reduction: Combine balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in a small sauce pot, over medium heat, and bring mixture to simmer.
Once it starts to simmer, turn the heat down to medium-low. Let vinegar slow-simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces and thickens. It should be thick enough to coats the spoon but note that as the reduction cools, it will get thicker. It will take 7-10 minutes but please note, that it will start to thicken fast during the last couple of minutes so keep an eye on it. Also, remember that a reduction continues to thicken as it cools!
Take the pot off the heat and pour the balsamic reduction into a bowl to cool down.
Add a mozzarella ball in top of each prosciutto wrapped melon, on top of the toothpick and drizzle with balsamic reduction.
Enjoy!
