Gnocchi with ragù - Expert pairings to choose the perfect glass

Gnocchi with ragù are a timeless classic among Italian first courses, where the softness of the potatoes and the richness of the meat sauce call for wines capable of balancing savoriness, acidity, and structure. For the traditional version with Bolognese or Campania-style ragù, a Chianti Classico or a Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo offer a well-balanced pairing: the acidity and tannic structure of Sangiovese, or the lively, fruity freshness of Cerasuolo, cut through the richness without overpowering the gnocchi’s delicacy. If the dish is served instead with a generous sprinkle of Parmigiano or in a slightly richer variation, the effervescence of a dry Lambrusco helps to refresh the palate with a lively, pleasant touch.

When the ragù grows more intense, spicier, or is prepared with flavorful meats such as wild boar, lamb, or sausage, you’ll want wines with greater body and warmth. A Primitivo or a Syrah pairs perfectly with the spiced notes and more structured sauces, thanks to their berry aromas and smooth, enveloping palate. Finally, for especially rich interpretations, slow-cooked or enriched with melted aged cheeses, a Malbec delivers the right structural power and velvety tannins to stand up to every bite.

Terre Siciliane IGT Syrah Lionel Goat 10 Collection 2022 Lionel Collection

Salento Primitivo IGT Danza delle Spade 2024 Montemajor

Taurasi DOCG Opera Mia 2019 Tenuta Cavalier Pepe

Taurasi Riserva DOCG Piano di Montevergine 2018 Feudi di San Gregorio

Primitivo di Manduria DOC Riserva Piano Chiuso 2022 Masca del Tacco

Aglianico del Vulture DOC Il Repertorio 2022 Cantine del Notaio

Primitivo di Manduria DOC 2024 Brunilde di Menzione

Gioia del Colle DOC Primitivo 14 Vigneto Marchesana 2022 Polvanera

Toscana Malbec IGT Vie Cave 2023 Fattoria Aldobrandesca

Taurasi DOCG Fatica Contadina 2016 Terredora

Patagonia IG Malbec Postales 2025 Bodega del Fin del Mundo

Mendoza IG Malbec 1884 2024 Escorihuela Gascón

Crozes-Hermitage AOP Rouge 2024 Victor Berard

Taurasi DOCG Rue 333 2019 Nativ

Tupungato Malbec IG Synthesis 2022 Finca Sophenia

Côte-Rôtie AOC La Landonne 2021 E. Guigal

Mendoza Reserva IG Malbec 2024 Norton

Barossa Valley GI Shiraz The Barossan 2021 Peter Lehmann

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