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.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019 Banfi

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019 Banfi

Magnum 1,5 ℓ, Wooden box
96
90
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87 €
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Primitivo di Manduria DOP Sessantanni Old Vines 2020 San Marzano

Primitivo di Manduria DOP Sessantanni Old Vines 2020 San Marzano

Magnum 1,5 ℓ, Wooden box
73 €
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Primitivo di Manduria Riserva DOC Anniversario 62 2019 San Marzano

Primitivo di Manduria Riserva DOC Anniversario 62 2019 San Marzano

Magnum 1,5 ℓ, Wooden box
92 €
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Etna Rosso DOC Cauru 2023 Torre Mora

Etna Rosso DOC Cauru 2023 Torre Mora

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11.70 €
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Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Perdas Longas 2023 Francesco Cadinu

Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Perdas Longas 2023 Francesco Cadinu

0,75 ℓ
95
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22.80 €
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Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG Campogiovanni Il Quercione 2019 San Felice

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG Campogiovanni Il Quercione 2019 San Felice

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116 €
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Barolo DOCG del Comune di Barolo 2020 Marchesi di Barolo

Barolo DOCG del Comune di Barolo 2020 Marchesi di Barolo

0,75 ℓ, Wooden box
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55 €
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Morellino di Scansano DOCG 2023 Podere 414

Morellino di Scansano DOCG 2023 Podere 414

0,75 ℓ
92
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19.10 €
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Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Il Bosco 2020 Gerardo Cesari

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Il Bosco 2020 Gerardo Cesari

0,75 ℓ
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35.90 €
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Chianti Colli Fiorentini DOCG Riserva Vigna di Lappeggi 2021 Malenchini

Chianti Colli Fiorentini DOCG Riserva Vigna di Lappeggi 2021 Malenchini

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91
91
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Südtirol - Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC Pinot Nero 2024 Cantina Valle Isarco

Südtirol - Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC Pinot Nero 2024 Cantina Valle Isarco

0,75 ℓ
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14.30 €
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Barbaresco DOCG Matthias 2022 Ca' Viola

Barbaresco DOCG Matthias 2022 Ca' Viola

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32 €
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Stellenbosch WO Paul Sauer 2022 Kanonkop

Stellenbosch WO Paul Sauer 2022 Kanonkop

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55.50 €
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Barbaresco DOCG Starderi 2022 La Spinetta

Barbaresco DOCG Starderi 2022 La Spinetta

0,75 ℓ
127 €
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Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico Rhetico 2019 Bolla

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico Rhetico 2019 Bolla

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Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva DOCG 2018 Casa Lupo

Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva DOCG 2018 Casa Lupo

0,75 ℓ
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Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Riserva Vigna Maso Reiner Pinot Nero 2022 Kettmeir

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Riserva Vigna Maso Reiner Pinot Nero 2022 Kettmeir

0,75 ℓ
92
33 €
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Taurasi DOCG Riserva Campore 2010 Terredora

Taurasi DOCG Riserva Campore 2010 Terredora

0,75 ℓ
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44.90 €
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