HOW TO MIX ITALIAN WINE WITH FOOD

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Italy is a world leader in wine production and export. Italy boasts a wide variety of wines and is also home to some of the first wine regions. Visits to Italian vineyards and wineries are something any wine lover wants to experience. In particular, matching Italian wine with food is extremely important to enhance the delicious flavor of the dish and make the most of that bottle of wine.

Notes when enjoying Italian wine

The first thing that you need to keep in mind is to pair Italian wine with foods that have similar richness and texture. A Chianti with good acidity pairs perfectly with ketchup pasta or spicy cheeses like parmiggiano. Light, elegant and fragrant white vernaccia from San Gimignano, Tuscany is perfect for seafood dishes and cream sauces. Vermentino wines from Sardinia and other regions along the Mediterranean coast make a perfect pairing with seafood.

Balance between wine and food

Always try to balance the acidity of the food with the wine. Pinot Grigio’s is great with dishes with citric ingredients like chicken or light soups and stews. If you’re drinking a sweet wine like Vin Santo, enjoy a delicious cookie. Don’t forget, wine should always be sweeter or sweeter than what you’re eating.

When you’re cooking, remember that light Italian wines like Pinot Grigio or Soave go well with steamed, sautéed, or boiled foods. Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Brunello or Barolo wines go well with grilled, roasted, and full-bodied flavors. Acidic wines like Barbera from the Piedmont region go well with savory dishes.

Dishes with a strong taste

Dishes from foods such as quail, turkey, duck, etc. has a richer earthy flavor than chicken. Therefore, you should pair them with wines that can carry the characteristics of spices and soil. The balanced Amarone range will be the right choice to help you experience the dish in a unique way.

The combination of Italian wine with seafood

There is a myth that seafood should be paired with white wine, but that is not always the case. Chianti is a wine that can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes. The unique style of this Italian wine does not spoil or drown out the flavors of the sea..

Some shellfish dishes, like oysters, are great when paired with sparkling wines like Prosecco, Lambrusco or Asti. The salty taste of the dish mixed with the fine effervescence from the wine makes for a great combination.