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.

Robertson Shiraz WO 2024 Cape Dreams

Salento IGT Primitivo 2025 Cantele

Mendoza IG Malbec Daily 2025 Marraso

Aglianico del Vulture DOC Il Repertorio 2022 Cantine del Notaio

Primitivo di Manduria DOP Riserva Li Filitti 2021 Masca del Tacco

Irpinia DOC Aglianico Celsì 2018 Fiorentino

Campania IGP Rosso Suadens 2021 Nativ

Irpinia Aglianico DOC Rubrato 2022 Feudi di San Gregorio

Aglianico del Vulture DOC Il Sigillo 2018 Cantine del Notaio

Tupungato Malbec IG Synthesis 2022 Finca Sophenia

Crozes-Hermitage AOP Rouge 2024 Victor Berard

Taurasi Riserva DOCG Piano di Montevergine 2018 Feudi di San Gregorio

Mendoza IG Septima Obra Reserva Malbec 2024 Bodega Septima

Toscana IGT Syrah Migliara 2017 Tenimenti d’Alessandro

Puglia IGT Primitivo Memŏro 4 Elementi 2024 Piccini 1882

Côte-Rôtie AOC Brune et Blonde de Guigal 2020 E. Guigal

Primitivo di Manduria DOC Il Rosso dei Vespa 2024 Vespa Vignaioli per Passione

Aglianico del Vulture DOC Teodosio 2021 Basilisco

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