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.

Barbaresco DOCG Riserva Ovello 2020 Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco DOCG Riserva Ovello 2020 Produttori del Barbaresco

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Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2024 Argiano

Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2024 Argiano

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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019 Casisano

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019 Casisano

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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019 Capanna

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019 Capanna

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Toscana IGT La Vite Lucente 2023 Tenuta Luce

Toscana IGT La Vite Lucente 2023 Tenuta Luce

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Rioja DOCa Reserva 2021 Marqués de Riscal

Rioja DOCa Reserva 2021 Marqués de Riscal

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Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT Teroldego Sgarzon 2024 Foradori

Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT Teroldego Sgarzon 2024 Foradori

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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

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Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Grieser Lagrein Riserva Prestige 2022 Cantina di Bolzano

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Grieser Lagrein Riserva Prestige 2022 Cantina di Bolzano

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65 €
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Castel del Monte DOCG Nero di Troia Riserva Puer Apuliae 2017 Rivera

Castel del Monte DOCG Nero di Troia Riserva Puer Apuliae 2017 Rivera

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Irpinia DOC Aglianico Serpico 2017 Feudi di San Gregorio

Irpinia DOC Aglianico Serpico 2017 Feudi di San Gregorio

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Amarone della Valpolicella DOC 2018 Massimago

Amarone della Valpolicella DOC 2018 Massimago

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Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG Nipozzano Vecchie Viti Collezione Privata 2022 Frescobaldi

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG Nipozzano Vecchie Viti Collezione Privata 2022 Frescobaldi

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Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG Fruttaio Ca' Rizzieri 2022 Rainoldi

Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG Fruttaio Ca' Rizzieri 2022 Rainoldi

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Barolo DOCG 2021 Giovanni Sordo

Barolo DOCG 2021 Giovanni Sordo

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Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Sorleone 2022 Villa a Sesta

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Sorleone 2022 Villa a Sesta

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Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Antonio Castagnedi 2019 Tenuta Sant'Antonio

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Antonio Castagnedi 2019 Tenuta Sant'Antonio

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Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG Memoira 2017 Còlpetrone

Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG Memoira 2017 Còlpetrone

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