Try this Sonoma Valley Minestrone + Sangiovese for a Cozy Wine In

📍Catelli’s in Geyserville, Sonoma Valley, California
🍷 Sangiovese
📒 Sonoma Valley Field Notes
🍴Food + Wine Pairings

Some meals are enjoyable.
Others become part of your rotation.

This minestrone is the second kind.

If you’re looking for a cozy, restaurant-worthy soup you can actually make at home, this one is worth trying. It’s rich without being heavy, deeply savory, and layered in a way most minestrones aren’t.

The dish comes from Catelli’s in Geyserville, a Sonoma Valley restaurant known for classic Italian cooking that feels warm, familiar, and thoughtful. It’s the kind of soup that quiets the table—not because it’s flashy, but because it’s that good.

Why you’ll want this in your kitchen

This is a perfect soup for a cozy wine night in.

It’s comforting without feeling dense. Flavorful without being fussy. And it’s flexible enough to make on a weeknight while still feeling special enough for guests.

If you’ve ever wanted a soup that:

• Feels comforting but not heavy
• Pairs effortlessly with red wine
• Turns a simple dinner into a moment

This one delivers.

How to make it at home

The good news: this isn’t an approximation or a “style” recipe.

🍴 Recipe: Noni’s Minestrone

Published by Edible Marin & Wine Country, this is the actual restaurant recipe. It’s straightforward, forgiving, and easy to make more than once. The recipe calls for dried cannellini beans; if you can’t find them, Great Northern beans work just as well.

What to pour alongside

For wine, reach for Sangiovese. Or a Chianti Classico.

Its bright acidity and savory structure balance the richness of the soup beautifully. It’s the kind of pairing that doesn’t need overthinking—just pour and enjoy.

Why this kind of food experience matters

Restaurants like Catelli’s inspire cooking at home, too!

The best restaurants don’t just give you a great meal. They give you something to take home with you.

This minestrone does exactly that—bringing a little piece of Sonoma Valley to your own table, whenever you need it.

🍴recipe: Noni’s Minestrone

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