The Old World Italian wines are perfectly structured to enhance traditional holiday dishes. So whether you are hosting the celebration or you are in charge of bringing the wine, invite the Italians to the celebration. The crisp acidity of the whites and the smooth, rich complexity of the reds are perfect accompaniments to your feast. Our wine travels took us back to some familiar families in the Veneto, Piemonte, and Abruzzo regions and introduced us to new families in Tuscany and Friuli Venezia Giulia regions. We brought back some of their favorite food and wine pairings to share.
Contact me if you need a recommendation for a specific pairing. On behalf of our family, and our Italian family producers…Buona Festa and Cin Cin!
If you are serving…We recommend pairing with…
Aperitifs and Appetizers (Aperitivi, Antipasti)
Dry cheeses (pecorino, fontina, romano), Shrimp, or Fish
2012 Zucchetto Prosecco Brut Puro-Fol DOCG
2012 De Angelis Corvi Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC
2013 Vigna Traverso Pinot Grigio DOC
Fruit Cocktail or Ambrosia
2012 Sobrero Moscato d’Asti DOCG
First Course (Primo)
Soups or Green Salads
2013 Fontanabianca Langhe Arneis DOC
2012 De Angelis Corvi Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC
2013 Vigna Traverso Pinot Grigio DOC
Pasta Dishes
2012 Le Marognole Valpolicella Classico DOC
2010 Fontanabianca Barbera d’Alba DOC
2012 Sobrero Dolcetto d’Alba DOC
Second Course (Secondo)
Roast Turkey or Duck
2009 Fontanabianca Barbaresco “Bordini” DOCG
Lamb, Pork, or Veal
2010 Fontanabianca Barbera d’Alba DOC, or
2007 Sobrero Barolo “Pernanno” DOCG
Roast Beef, or Prime Rib Roast
2008 Le Marognole Amarone “CampoRocco” DOC, or
2008 De Angelis Corvi Montepulciano d’Abruzzo “Elèvito” DOCG, or
2006 Sobrero Barolo “Pernanno” DOCG
2011 Vigna Traverso Schioppettino DOC
Fruit & Cheese (Formaggi e Frutta)
2012 Zucchetto Prosecco Brut “Puro-Fol” DOCG, or
2012 Zucchetto Prosecco Extra Dry DOCG
Dessert (Dolce)
Chocolate anything!
2009 Le Marognole Valpolicella Recioto DOC
Pumpkin, Fruit Pies, or Cakes
2012 Sobrero Moscato d’Asti DOCG
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