Parmigiana, Norma or Moussaka? - How to Pair Wine with Eggplant Classics

Eggplant offers dishes with a robust structure that require wines of strong character. For the classic Parmigiana, a fresh red like Cerasuolo di Vittoria or a Barbera d'Alba is ideal: their acidity is essential to cleanse the palate from the fried coating and to balance the succulence of the tomato and cheese.

In pasta alla norma, the balance is played between the savoriness of salted ricotta and the sweetness of seasonal vegetables. A Frappato or a full-bodied rosé are the perfect companions, as they offer a lively drinkability that enhances the basil without overpowering the contrasts of the sauce.

For moussaka, the presence of meat and béchamel demands more structure. A Primitivo del Salento or a Syrah are excellent choices: their velvety tannins and spicy notes interweave masterfully with the richness of the dish, supporting every layer of flavor.

Salice Salentino DOC Rosso Riserva Teresa Manara 2022 Cantele

Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Zòjosu 2023 Masone Mannu

Mendoza IG Malbec The Apple doesn't Fall Far From The Tree 2023 Matias Riccitelli

Mendoza IG Malbec Alegoría Gran Reserva 2022 Navarro Correas

Mendoza IG Malbec Emblema 2024 Bodega Septima

Mendoza IG Malbec 1884 2024 Escorihuela Gascón

Luján de Cuyo IG Vive Torrontés 2024 Alta Vista

Salento Negroamaro IGT Calafuria 2024 Tormaresca

Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Moro 2022 Mesa

Etna Bianco DOC Contrada Pietrarizzo 2023 Tornatore

Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC 2023 Giacomo Fenocchio

Etna DOC Bianco Scalunera 2024 Torre Mora

Barbera d'Asti DOCG 2024 Cascina Valle Asinari

Barbera d'Alba DOC Bricco Angelini 2022 Gemma

Côtes de Provence AOP Rosé #Lou 2024 Château Peyrassol

Salento Verdeca IGT Maiana 2024 Leone de Castris

Rosso Salento IGP Terre di Sava

Bianco Salento IGP Terre di Sava

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