Italian food and wine are the most popular in the world. They are the result of centuries of innovation, experimentation, study, and artisanal mastery. Most important, they are the pride and joy of Italy. Yet, in some ways Italian food is a victim of its own popularity and is often misinterpreted and distorted.
In this section, we provide a condensed history and accurate description of the most popular Italian foods: Pizza, Pasta, Bread, Cheese, Olive Oil, Salumi, Desserts and Gelato, Espresso, Wines, and Liquors. We also provide a map of the regions of Italy, each with its own rich history and culinary specialties. We hope to preserve and promote authenticity!
Wine pairings for Spaghetti al Pesto di Peperoni Rosato: Scala Cirò Rosato, Librandi Cirò Rosato Rosso: Vio Giobatta Rossese di Albegna U Bastiò, Laura Aschero Rossese di Dolceacqua In this week’s Sunday Pasta, the... Read More »
Wine pairings for Penne al Sugo di Pollo Bianco: Brezza Chardonnay Langhe Rosso: Brezza Freisa Santa Rosalia Langhe, Brezza Nebbiolo d’Abla Santa Rosalia This suitably summery dish begs for a similarly summery wine.... Read More »
Wine pairings for Tortelli di Granchio Bianco: Les Cretes Chardonnay Cuvée Bois, Querciabella Batàr, Tormaresca Pietrabianca Rosato: Muri-Gries Lagrein Rosato, Castello di Ama Rosato, Torre Quarto Guappo Reading this... Read More »
Wine pairings for Cavatelli con Broccoli Rosso: Cerasuolo and Nero d’Avola from Sicily, particularly from Calabretta, Passopisciaro, Santa Anastasia and Occhipinti. Broccoli is an unenviable vegetable to pair with wine,... Read More »
Wine pairings for Paglia e Fieno Bianco: Tre Monti, Fattoria Monticino Rosso Rosso: Medici Ermete Solo Reggiano 2009, Zucchi Lambrusco di Sorbara Rosato NV, Cantina Puianello Lambrusco Grasparossa... Read More »
Wine Pairings for Fusilli con Tonno e Pomodorini Bianco: Cascina deli Ulivi Simplicemente Vino Bellotti Bianco, Bisson Vermentino Intrigoso, Bisson Vermentino Vignerta Rosato: Fattoria Ambra Rosato di Carmignano Vin Ruspo,... Read More »
Wine pairings for Penne con Crema di Carciofo Bianco: Gaja Alteni di Brassica, Miani Sauvignon Blanc Zeus turned Cynara into an artichoke. Perhaps harsh. All I ask of Ed is that he deliver Sunday Pasta to my door on a... Read More »
Wine pairings for Cavatappi con Rucola e Ricotta Rosato: Cataldi Madonna Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Cerasuolo, Il Feuduccio di Santa Maria d’Orni Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo Rosso: Valle dell’Acate Cerasuolo di Vittoria,... Read More »
Wine pairings for Wine Pairings for Fettuccine con Sugo di Manzo Rosso: Casa Maschito Battaia, Casa Maschito Portale Adduca, Casa Maschito Basilicata Rosso Ed can’t stand “noodle.” My blood pressure rises at “house... Read More »
Wine pairings for Penne al Cavolo Nero Rosso: Palamà Metiusco Salento Rosso, Fatalone Primitivo Teres, Fatalone Primitivo Riserva Kale is a vegetable with an attitude, so it needs a wine to match. Many of Italy’s... Read More »
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