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Lobster Stew and Wine Pairing
An elegant starter for a special dinner, this first course excels when paired with an oaked, white Burgundy, and sidesteps any concerns about the troublesome preparation of live lobsters.
Crab Salad and a Languedoc Wine Pairing
This stunning salad soars when paired with this newfound (to us), luscious white wine from the Languedoc region of Southern France.
Shrimp Marinara Wine Pairing . . . from Maremma Toscano
A red wine from Tuscany is surely the right pairing with Marinara sauce. But Tuscany is more than just Chianti. If you travel west of the Chianti region you land in Maremma Toscano. The wines there enrich the pairing. Here’s why.
Cioppino – Red or White Wine? #ItalianFWT
Cioppino, the Liguria-inspired seafood stew, reflects both the creativity and the ingredients the chef has on hand. This tomato-dominant version cries out for a red wine. We think Montepulciano d’Abruzzo responds best .
Linguini with Clams – Red or White Wine?
A recipe that raises the bar on a classic Italian pasta dish is surely welcome. Opening the wine pairing option to red or white wine raises it further.
Brodetto di Pesce – Wine Pairing
This famed Seafood Soup from the Marche region of Italy begs for a suitable Italian wine pairing. But should it be a red or white wine?
Lobster Pasta with Tomato – Red or White Wine?
Fiano di Avellino – one of Italy’s great white wines few have heard of. It absolutely sings with this Lobster Pasta.
Croatia and Grgić Wines
Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast: Stunning vistas, ancient cities, unique wines and the freshest seafood simply prepared. We thought this wine primer might be helpful when you go.
Shrimp Scampi Wine Pairing
Summer means lighter wines, lighter fare and fast preparations. Vermentino and Shrimp Scampi deliver all of that. Check out the details in this post.