Tag Archives: Herbs

Culatello di Zibello (The most exclusive ham with curly butter)

Wine with food: Tender Culatello ham with butter curls next to a glass of Malvasia white wine.

The aristocratic jewel of the Po Valley for discerning gourmets If you are looking for the ultimate wine to accompany one of the world’s most exclusive delicacies, Culatello di Zibello is the crowning glory. The theme of wine and food reaches a new dimension here, as this ham matures in the misty cellars along the […]

Bollito Misto (mixed boiled meat with salsa verde and mostarda)

Wine with the meal: Mixed meat platter Bollito Misto alongside a glass of Sangiovese red wine.

The royal art of cooking as a northern Italian table ceremony When it comes to the perfect wine to accompany a sumptuous bollito misto, we enter the world of great Italian traditions. The theme of wine and food in this dish is defined by the variety of different types of meat and the strong accompanying […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Aloses à la Bordelaise (grilled allis shad Bordelaise style)

Wine with food: Grilled allis shad Bordelais style alongside a glass of Graves white wine.

A rare specialty from Garonne fishermen in the spirit of regional tradition If you’re looking for the perfect wine to accompany one of southwest France’s most exclusive seasonal delicacies, shad is second to none. The wine and food theme here is defined by a short window of time in spring, when the Alosen migrate up […]

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