Tag Archives: Game

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Piadina Romagnola (flatbread with squacquerone, rocket and Parma ham)

Wine with food: Stuffed Piadina Romagnola next to a glass of Sangiovese red wine.

The culinary landmark of the Adriatic coast as an authentic street food delight When it comes to the ideal wine to accompany a real slice of Emilian joie de vivre, there is no way around the piadina. Here, the theme of wine and food is defined by rustic simplicity and the high quality of regional […]

Tortelloni di Magro (large dumplings with ricotta and spinach in sage butter)

Wine with food: Tortelloni di Magro in sage butter alongside a glass of Pignoletto white wine.

The fine vegetarian pasta art of Emilia-Romagna for connoisseurs If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany a dish that stands out for its simple elegance and artisanal depth, Tortelloni di Magro is an excellent choice. The wine and food theme here is defined by the creamy smoothness of the ricotta, the earthy […]

Tortellini in brodo (hand-filled meat pasta in clear broth)

Wine with food: Tortellini in brodo in clear broth alongside a glass of Lambrusco di Sorbara.

A heart-warming piece of Emilian culinary culture for festive moments When it comes to finding the ideal wine to accompany one of Bologna’s most traditional classics, a sure instinct is required. With Tortellini in Brodo, the theme of wine and food is defined by the subtle elegance of a deep meat broth and the spicy […]

Lamproie à la Bordelaise (lamprey in wine and blood sauce)

Wine with the meal: Lamproie à la Bordelaise in a dark sauce alongside a glass of Pomerol wine.

The archaic masterpiece of classic Bordelais river cuisine If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany one of France’s most unusual and historic specialties, lamproie à la Bordelaise is a fascinating subject. The subject of wine and food takes on an almost mystical dimension here, as this invertebrate aquatic animal has been considered […]

WordPress Cookie Notice by Real Cookie Banner