Pairing By Food Type

Carbonara is a classic Italian pasta dish, traditionally made with cured pork, hard cheese and black pepper. The original style calls for a sauce made of egg yolk and cheese, but outside of Italy, cream is used too.  Whatever variation … Read More

Polenta is essentially a type of porridge, made from boiled cornmeal. It is very simple and has been eaten for a very long time. It is a staple of Italian, Swiss and Balkan cuisine, particularly in Northern and Central Italy. … Read More

Souvlaki are one of the most famous street food dishes in Greece. Skewers made from either chicken, pork or lamb, marinated and cooked over an open fire for a delicious, sophisticated flavor profile.  Depending on the type of meat that … Read More

Ceviche is a dish made from raw seafood, cured with either lemon or lime and often accompanied by red onion, cilantro and chili peppers. It is stunningly fresh and full of mouth-watering citrus and spice flavors. With the right wine, … Read More

Carnitas is a delicious, slow-cooked pulled pork featuring Mexican spices. It is often eaten in a taco, with various other condiments, like lime, cilantro and sour cream. There are usually a lot of flavors happening simultaneously with carnitas – soft, … Read More

Carne Asada is a supple cut of marinated meat, which can be served on its own, or with any traditional Mexican dish, be it burritos, tacos, nachos, or with a salad. The meat itself is usually enhanced by a delicious … Read More

Al pastor is a pork dish, made kebab-style and marinated in an aromatic chili mixture. There is also the interesting addition of pineapple, placed on top of the pork, which gives it a sweet coating.  With this complexity of flavor, … Read More

When it comes to pairing wine with tacos, there is no easy answer. Tacos can be stuffed with a wide variety of proteins and fillings, so the only suitable answer is that tacos can be paired with a wide variety … Read More

Paella is a rice dish originating from Valencia, Spain. The traditional way to cook the dish is on a Paellera. The recipe may vary, but the most common ways to prepare the dish are the traditional Valencian paella, seafood paella … Read More

If you already have a bottle of Italian wine and you aren’t sure which foods will be best served with the wine, you’ve come to the perfect website! Italian food and wine pairings can be very simple or complex depending … Read More