Wine pairings for Spaghetti con Zucchini White: Trebbiano from La Valentina, Masciarelli and Valori Zucchini shows a lot of earthy and herbal notes that subtly exude freshness. Many Italian white wines mimic this flavor... Read More »
Wine Pairings for Penne Primavera White Wine: Pinot Grigio from Perusini and Attems (Almost) Rosato Wine: Pinot Grigio MonGris from Marco Felluga Pinot Grigio is an all-time Italian favorite both inside and outside “the... Read More »
Wine Pairings for Farfalle al Salmone White: Soave, especially from Pieropan, Inama and Gini Red: Barbera, especially from Hilberg, Bartolo Mascarello and Francesco Quaquarini, and Schiava from San Michele Appiano When I... Read More »
Wine pairings for Rigatoncello con Peperoni Rosato: Taburno Aglianico Rosato, Feudi di San Gregorio Ros’Aura; Mastroberardino Lacyrma Christi del Vesuvio Freshly roasted red peppers have an earthy, savory element. That... Read More »
Wine pairings for Rigatoni alla Norma Red Wine: Palari Faro or Rosso del Soprano, Di Giovanna Nerello Mascalese Apparently eggplant is the American broccoli equivalent to parent-child tableside frustration. Happily,... Read More »
Wine Pairings for Fettuccine Alfredo White Wine: Chardonnay, especially from St. Michael-Eppan “Sanct Valentin” from Alto Adige and Planeta from Sicily Fettuccine Alfredo is an American favorite just like Chardonnay.... Read More »
Wine pairings for Lasagna algi Spinaci Red: Chianti Classico, especially Castell’in Villa, Fontodi and Canalicchio di Sopra. I love Ed’s comment that “Spinach lasagna is a superfood: vegetables, protein, grain, and... Read More »
Pairings for Conchiglie Bolognese con Piselli Red Wines: Sangiovese di Romagna (Chianti Classico is an alternative), Colli Bolognesi and Colli Piacentini Any dish bearing the name of Italy’s culinary heartland certainly... Read More »
Wine pairings for Penne al Cavolfiore Whites: Gavi di Gavi and Soave Reds: Refosco, Schiopettino and Merlot Having just spent a week in Val d’Isère, near France’s border with Italy, where every table is loaded with... Read More »
Wine pairings for Rigatoni allo Zafferano e Piselli e Radicchio White: Vermentino or Sicilian whites Red: Cannonau di Sardegna (Grenache), Nero d’Avola Given that Rigatoni is a Southern pasta and saffron reminds me of... Read More »
