Be Inspired Traditional Italian Wine Pairing
In collaboration with Roberto Dessanti of Euro Concepts
Complete your virtual trip to Italy with a selection of Italian wines chosen to complement our month of traditional Italian dishes inspired by Lucio Galletto.
To get your evenings off to a sparkling start, each fortnight’s box includes a cocktail mix for 4 serves of Roberta’s favourite aperitvo, the classic Negroni sbagliato, and a bottle of premium Prosecco to add to it (recipe here), plus a bottle of each of the 4 wines matched to the fortnight’s 4 dishes. Order for the whole month for just $299 or by the fortnight for $159 and receive free delivery, or use the links below to choose individual bottles (delivery fees apply to single bottle sales). Order by midday for next day delivery Monday to Friday. Please call Roberto Dessanti on 0420 904 255 with any questions.
Order this month’s wine collection (Boxes 1 & 2) here for $299
For free delivery: enter coupon BEINSPIRED at checkout & click ‘Apply coupon’, at bottom of page under ‘Your Order’ select ‘Free Shipping’.
Box 1 (Menus 1 & 2) – $159 (for free delivery see details above)
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Borgo Magredo Pinot Nero Friuli Grave DOC ($26.50 – order here)
This medium-bodied Italian pinot noir from Friuli is a great match for the pistachio-crusted lamb rack. The tannins balance the delicious lamb fat while the black fruit and spice complement the sweetness of the meat and the bitter-sweet radicchio side dish.
Dezzani Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG ($29.99 – order here)
We sometimes think of sparkling red wine as a distinctly Australian style … but the Italians love it too. Brachetto is an aromatic grape traditional to Piedmont that’s typically made into a gently sparkling, slightly sweet red or rosé wine. The musk and floral notes make it a deliciously different companion to the chocolate and hazelnut torta Caprese (trust me)!
Ca Maiol Chiaretto Garda Classico DOC ($30 – order here)
I love a good dry rosé, especially with a dish like Lucio’s mushroom and salsiccia orecchiette. The one from Chiaretto, near Lake Garda in Lombardy, is made from a blend of sangiovese, barbera and local grapes marzemino and groppello. This well-structured wine rounds out the rich flavours of this pasta dish perfectly.
Italo Cescon Il Tralcetto Chardonnay Piave DOC ($28 – order here)
The big flavours of eggplant Parmigiana – tomato, olive oil and parmesan – are great with a full-flavoured white wine like this unoaked chardonnay from the Veneto region. It’s aged on lees in stainless steel for 4 months before bottling, giving it a full, fresh, slightly buttery flavour.
Bortolomiol Prior Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG ($39.99 – order here)
Prosecco is a grape variety traditional to Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia in north-eastern Italy, where it’s made into a light, creamy sparkling white wine. The best is produced on the terraced hills of Treviso between the small towns of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene and awarded DOCG status, Italy’s most prestigious wine appellation.
Plus Roberta’s Negroni Sbagliato Cocktail Mix (240ml, enough for 4 cocktails – RRP $15)
My favourite aperitvo was created in Milan when a barman allegedly added Prosecco instead of gin to a Negroni; ‘sbagliato’ means ‘mistaken’ in Italian. My twist is using Punt e Mes instead of the more common Cinzano red vermouth. So to 1 part Campari and 1 part Punt e Mes (which we’ve already combined for you in this cocktail mix) add 2 parts Prosecco and ice. Add a splash of soda water too if you like and an orange slice for garnish. Salute! And please let me know what you think of the Punt e Mes!
Box 2 (Menus 3 & 4) – $159 (for free delivery see details above)
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Cantina Santa Maria La Palma Aragosta Vermentino di Sardegna DOC ($28 – order here)
Vermentino, the classic white grape of Sardinia, produces delicious medium-bodied wines, often with a tiny hint of bitterness on the final palate, as is the case with this lovely example. It’s a perfect foil for the lemon, chilli and garlic in the spatchcock dish.
Dezzani Morelli Moscato d’Asti DOCG ($24.75 – order here)
While you could enjoy another nip of the Frangelico used in the Ricotta & Hazelnut Cheesecake, a glass of slightly sweet, lightly frizzante moscato bianco, from the province of Asti in Piedmont, is a great match too. Moscato is naturally low in alcohol (5%), so you can have a second glass without hesitation!
Frescobaldi Pater IGT Sangiovese di Toscana ($26 – order here)
What better to pair with Tuscany’s classic soup, La Ribollita, than the most famous Tuscan grape varietal, sangiovese. The delicious mid-weight Frescobaldi Pater IGT Sangiovese di Toscana works perfectly with this hearty dish.
Kettmeir Müller Thurgau Alto Adige-Südtirol DOC ($39.99 – order here)
The elegant veal dish Saltimbocca alla Romana is perfect with a full-bodied white wine such as a müller thurgau from Italy’s German-speaking enclave of South Tyrol, bordering the Austrian Alps. Use it in the sauce too for a truly harmonious match.
Bortolomiol Prior Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG ($39.99 – order here)
Prosecco is a grape variety traditional to Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia in north-eastern Italy, where it’s made into a light, creamy sparkling white wine. The best is produced on the terraced hills of Treviso between the small towns of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene and awarded DOCG status, Italy’s most prestigious wine appellation.
Plus Roberta’s Negroni Sbagliato Cocktail Mix (240ml, enough for 4 cocktails – RRP $15)
My favourite aperitvo was created in Milan when a barman allegedly added Prosecco instead of gin to a Negroni; ‘sbagliato’ means ‘mistaken’ in Italian. My twist is using Punt e Mes instead of the more common Cinzano red vermouth. So to 1 part Campari and 1 part Punt e Mes (which we’ve already combined for you in this cocktail mix) add 2 parts Prosecco and ice. Add a splash of soda water too if you like and an orange slice for garnish. Salute! And please let me know what you think of the Punt e Mes!
See my Top 5 Prosecco Cocktails here.
Download an order form here to complete and email info@euroconceptssydney.com.au or text to Roberto on 0420 904 255 if you prefer.
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