A traditional Veneto dish.

Serves 8: A young, whole chicken weighing approx. 1.2 kg, Moletto Extra-virgin olive oil Integrale, 350 g ripe tomatoes, dry white wine, onion, carrot, celery, parsley, cloves, salt and pepper.
To prepare: Clean the chicken, cut into pieces and dry.
In a heat-proof dish, add some oil and finely-diced onion, carrot and celery. Sauté until soft and add the chicken pieces. When the meat has browned, add ⅓ cup white and when it has evaporated add the peeled, puréed tomatoes. Salt and pepper to taste.
Braise, adding a few spoonfuls of hot water if the chicken becomes too dry.
Serve with polenta.
Recommended wines:
Franconia Igt Veneto Orientale
Malbech Igt Veneto Orientale
Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Igt Veneto Orientale