
Picante De Mariscos
Make it the LXV way
Spice blend
Perú Andino Spice Blend
Wine pairing
2024 The Spell
51% Syrah, 49% Cabernet Sauvignon. 409 cases. Bold, savory, and brooding — The Spell is LXV's signature red blend, marrying the peppery depth of Syrah with the structure of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Wine pairing
2023 Meso Cabernet Franc
100% Cabernet Franc from G2N Vineyard, Willow Creek District. 200 cases. Awarded Decanter Red Wine of the Vintage 2023 in Paso Robles. A precise, opulent, and impeccably structured Cabernet Franc unlike any other.
Wine pairing
2023 The Tempo
45% Merlot, 43% Cab Franc, 6% Cab Sauv, 6% Petit Verdot. 409 cases. Central Coast AVA. The most approachable wine in the lineup — plush, marshmallow-like texture with ripe cherry and baked-fruit character.
Wine pairing
2023 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Cabernet Sauvignon from ONX Estate Vineyard, Templeton Gap District. 192 cases. A Bordeaux-inspired Cab — herbal, structured, and built for the cellar. Cedar, graphite, and firm drying tannins promise graceful evolution.
Seafood, Shrimp, Mussels with LXV Cab and Cab Franc
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons LXV Perú Andino
- 8 each of large shrimp, clams, mussels, and large scallops
- 1/2 pound calamari, sliced
- 1 pound fish fillets, sliced
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, divided
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 can coconut cream
Method
- In a medium saucepan, add the oil and set on medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; when the onion becomes translucent, add all the seafood, tomatoes, half the parsley, and the Perú Andino. Cook for 2 minutes, then add the wine and let the alcohol evaporate for about 1 minute. Add the coconut cream and let cool for about 5 minutes. Serve with rice, and finish with remaining parsley.
- Chef Nicola Allegretta, a valued friend of LXV Wine and a talented ambassador of authentic Peruvian flavors here on the Central Coast. Known for his innovative dishes at Mistura in downtown San Luis Obispo, Chef Nicola showcases the rich cultural heritage of Peru. We invited him to create recipes featuring LXV’s proprietary Peruvian spice blends, providing a simple way to infuse your own cooking with the bold flavors of this vibrant cuisine. Enjoy this culinary journey!
- Seafood, Shrimp, Mussels with LXV Cab and Cab Franc
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