Tag Archives: Almonds

Fried salmon trout fillet on rhubarb vegetables

Wine with food: Fried salmon trout fillet on rhubarb alongside a glass of Riesling white wine.

Refined spring cuisine between fine fish and striking acidity If you are looking for the ideal wine to go with a roasted salmon trout fillet on rhubarb vegetables, you will find one of the most exciting food and wine pairings. The salmon trout impresses with its tender flesh and crispy skin, while the rhubarb brings […]

Pampepato di Ferrara (dark, spicy chocolate cake)

Wine with food: Dark spiced chocolate cake Pampepato alongside a glass of Sangiovese Passito wine.

A monumental festive pastry from the heart of the Italian Renaissance If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany one of Emilia-Romagna’s most intense desserts, the Pampepato di Ferrara is unrivaled. The wine and food theme here is defined by the dense texture of dark chocolate, toasted nuts and a complex blend of […]

Zuppa Inglese (traditional layered dessert with Alchermes)

Wine with the meal: Zuppa Inglese layered dessert alongside a glass of Albana Passito sweet wine.

The sweet seduction of Emilia-Romagna between sponge cake and liqueur tradition If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany a meal for a crowning finale to an Italian menu, the Zuppa Inglese is the first choice. The wine and food theme is defined here by the complex layering of delicate sponge cake, fine […]

Cappellacci di Zucca (pumpkin dumplings from Ferrara with sage butter)

Wine with food: Pumpkin pasta cappellacci alongside a glass of Albana white wine.

The culinary jewel of the Renaissance city of Ferrara If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany one of Italy’s finest pasta specialties, the Cappellacci di Zucca is second to none. The wine and food theme is defined here by the characteristic sweetness of butternut or violina squash and the ethereal freshness of […]

Brodetto di Pesce (rich fish soup from the Adriatic coast)

Wine with the meal: Rich Brodetto fish soup alongside a glass of Pagadebit white wine.

A maritime masterpiece from the coastal towns of Cesenatico and Rimini If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany an authentic Italian fish soup, Brodetto di Pesce is unbeatable. The wine and food theme here is defined by the enormous variety of seafood and the slightly acidic tomato base, traditionally enhanced with a […]

Anguilla Marinata (marinated eel from the Valli di Comacchio)

Wine with food: Marinated eel with laurel alongside a glass of Fortana red wine.

A maritime delicacy between the canals of the Adriatic coast and ancient tradition If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany one of Emilia-Romagna’s most characterful specialties, marinated eel is second to none. The wine and food theme of this dish is defined by the enormous fat structure of the eel and the […]

Tigelle (crescentine with herb lard filling)

Wine with the meal: Warm tigelle with cunza alongside a glass of Lambrusco red wine.

The convivial pan-fried pastry from the Apennines for authentic moments of pleasure If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany a meal for a cozy evening with friends, the Tigella from Emilia-Romagna is an excellent choice. The wine and food theme here is defined by the warm crispness of the small flatbreads and […]

Salama da Sugo (spicy sausage specialty from Ferrara)

Wine with the meal: Salama da Sugo on mashed potatoes alongside a glass of Fortana red wine.

The archaic taste miracle of Renaissance cuisine for connoisseurs If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany one of Italy’s most intense meat specialties, there is no way around Salama da Sugo. The theme of wine and food is defined here by a sensory power that is second to none, because this sausage […]

Erbazzone (savory chard and spinach cake with bacon and cheese)

Wine with food: Hearty Erbazzone vegetable pie alongside a glass of Lambrusco red wine.

The rustic specialty from Reggio Emilia for hearty moments of pleasure If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany a traditional Italian vegetable tart, Erbazzone is the ideal choice. The wine and food theme here is defined by the earthy flavors of chard and spinach and the salty depth of speck and Parmigiano […]

Gnocco Fritto (lard-fried pastry pillows with the finest cold cuts)

Wine with food: Deep-fried gnocco fritto with cold cuts alongside a glass of Lambrusco white wine.

The crispy gold of Emilia-Romagna as a convivial prelude If you are looking for the perfect wine to go with food for an authentic Italian aperitivo, Gnocco Fritto is the undisputed number one. The theme of wine and food is defined here by the exciting interplay of hot yeast dough deep-fried in lard and cool, […]

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