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.

Salento Primitivo IGT Punta Aquila 2021 Tenute Rubino

Aglianico del Vulture DOC 2022 Grifalco

Sicilia DOC Syrah Sensoinverso 2021 Abbazia Santa Anastasia

Irpinia Campi Taurasini DOC Aglianico Mattoda' 2021 Fonzone

Sannio Aglianico DOC 2022 Mustilli

Valle d'Aosta Syrah DOC Côteau La Tour 2023 Les Crêtes

Pays d'Oc IGP Syrah 2022 Les Jamelles

Patagonia Malbec IG Newen 2025 Bodega del Fin del Mundo

Mendoza IP Malbec Colleccion Bodega Privada 2022 Bodega RPB

Gualtallary IG Malbec Potrero 2023 Vinos de Potrero

Valle de Uco Malbec IG Cauco 2025 Andeluna

Toscana IGT Syrah 2024 Cantina 8380

Swartland WO Syrah Porcupine Ridge 2024 Boekenhoutskloof

Irpinia Aglianico DOCG Rossomalpelo 2018 Amarano

Campania IGT Aglianico 2020 Terredora

Campania Aglianico IGT Roccaleoni 2021 Villa Matilde

Pays d'Oc IGP Syrah Hautes Pistes 2024 Aubert et Mathieu

Campo de Calatrava DOP Syrah Vulcanus Maceración Carbónica 2024 Encomienda De Cervera

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