Pairing red wines with game dishes is a sophisticated choice that enhances the intense and complex flavors of both. The most suitable red wines to accompany game are full-bodied ones, with robust tannins and a good structure, capable of balancing and completing the aromatic strength of the dishes.

Among the ideal wines we find Barolo , Brunello di Montalcino , Amarone della Valpolicella and Syrah, which with their spicy, tannic and ripe fruit notes, perfectly marry the richness and succulence of game. Nebbiolo and Cabernet Sauvignon can also offer excellent pairings thanks to their complexity and aromatic depth.

For example, for wild boar dishes, such as the classic wild boar stew, it is preferable to choose red wines with a strong character and good acidity, capable of contrasting the fat and the gamey notes of the meat. Amarone della Valpolicella, with its intense and fruity flavor, is an excellent choice, as is Brunello di Montalcino, which with its powerful and tannic structure enhances the flavors of the wild boar, creating a harmonious balance between wine and dish.

Another example is pasta dishes with game ragù , such as hare. In this case, it is advisable to pair red wines that have a good structure, soft tannins and an aromatic complexity capable of enhancing the intense and earthy flavors of the hare ragù. The ideal wines are those that combine elegance and robustness, with spicy and fruity notes that harmonize with the strong flavor of the hare meat, such as Chianti Classico Riserva, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano or Montepulciano d'Abruzzo and Nebbiolo, wines that, thanks to their complexity and notes of undergrowth and spices, offer a refined accompaniment for pasta dishes with hare ragù, enhancing the overall taste experience.

Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2022 Poliziano

Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2022 Poliziano

Magnum 1,5 ℓ, Wooden box
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53.90 €
per bottle  (1,5 ℓ)  35.93 €/ℓ
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Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Prunaio 2019 Viticcio

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Prunaio 2019 Viticcio

0,75 ℓ
94
93
38.70 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  51.60 €/ℓ
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Bolgheri DOC Rosso 2023 Viticcio

Bolgheri DOC Rosso 2023 Viticcio

0,75 ℓ
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24.20 €
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Südtirol - Alto Adige Riserva DOC Quintessenz Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Cantina Caldaro

Südtirol - Alto Adige Riserva DOC Quintessenz Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Cantina Caldaro

0,75 ℓ
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32.40 €
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Bolgheri DOC 2022 Villa da Filicaja

Bolgheri DOC 2022 Villa da Filicaja

Magnum 1,5 ℓ, Wooden box
92
93
Quantity discount 15%
46.70 €
per bottle  (1,5 ℓ)  31.13 €/ℓ
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Regular price: 54.90 €
Barolo DOCG Castellero 2020 Fratelli Barale

Barolo DOCG Castellero 2020 Fratelli Barale

0,75 ℓ
72.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  97.20 €/ℓ
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Bolgheri Superiore DOC Campo al Mare Baia al Vento 2022 Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari

Bolgheri Superiore DOC Campo al Mare Baia al Vento 2022 Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari

0,75 ℓ
58 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  77.33 €/ℓ
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Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2024 Banfi

Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2024 Banfi

0,75 ℓ
16.50 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  22 €/ℓ
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Barbaresco DOCG Riserva Montestefano 2020 Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco DOCG Riserva Montestefano 2020 Produttori del Barbaresco

0,75 ℓ
93
96
57.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  77.20 €/ℓ
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Chianti Classico DOCG Clemente VII 2021 Castelli del Grevepesa

Chianti Classico DOCG Clemente VII 2021 Castelli del Grevepesa

0,75 ℓ
90
90
Not discountable
12.10 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  16.13 €/ℓ
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Toscana IGT 50&50 2021 Avignonesi

Toscana IGT 50&50 2021 Avignonesi

0,75 ℓ, Wooden box
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122 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  162.67 €/ℓ
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Toscana IGT I Sodi di S.Niccolò Veronelli 100 2021 Castellare di Castellina

Toscana IGT I Sodi di S.Niccolò Veronelli 100 2021 Castellare di Castellina

0,75 ℓ, Wooden box
122 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  162.67 €/ℓ
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Alto Adige DOC Lagrein Tradition 2025 Cantina Terlano

Alto Adige DOC Lagrein Tradition 2025 Cantina Terlano

0,75 ℓ
17.90 €
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Maremma Toscana DOC Riserva Vesper 2020 Tenuta Moraia

Maremma Toscana DOC Riserva Vesper 2020 Tenuta Moraia

0,75 ℓ
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19.60 €
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Lowest price: 28 € 
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Barolo DOCG del Comune di Monforte d'Alba 2020 Josetta Saffirio

Barolo DOCG del Comune di Monforte d'Alba 2020 Josetta Saffirio

0,75 ℓ
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27.90 €
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Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC Catullo 2021 Bertani

Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC Catullo 2021 Bertani

0,75 ℓ
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28.70 €
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Ribera del Duero DO Unico 2014 Vega Sicilia

Ribera del Duero DO Unico 2014 Vega Sicilia

0,75 ℓ
98
98
471 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  628 €/ℓ
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Primitivo di Manduria DOC Stilio 2022 Mottura

Primitivo di Manduria DOC Stilio 2022 Mottura

Magnum 1,5 ℓ, Gift box
41.80 €
per bottle  (1,5 ℓ)  27.87 €/ℓ
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