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.

Barolo DOCG Monfalletto 2022 Cordero di Montezemolo

Barolo DOCG Monfalletto 2022 Cordero di Montezemolo

0,75 ℓ
49.30 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  65.73 €/ℓ
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Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Pinot Nero Riserva Trattmann 2023 Girlan

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Pinot Nero Riserva Trattmann 2023 Girlan

0,75 ℓ
Quantity discount 5%
35.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  47.87 €/ℓ
for at least 6 bottles
 incl. VAT and taxes
Regular price: 37.80 €
Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2022 Avignonesi

Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2022 Avignonesi

0,75 ℓ
25.70 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  34.27 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Chianti Classico DOCG Ama 2023 Castello di Ama

Chianti Classico DOCG Ama 2023 Castello di Ama

0,75 ℓ
98
95
94
27 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  36 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Taurasi DOCG Rue 333 2019 Nativ

Taurasi DOCG Rue 333 2019 Nativ

0,75 ℓ
93
97
Discount 20%
17.50 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  23.33 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 21.90 € 
Saint-Julien AOC 2ème Cru Classé 2019 Château Leoville Las Cases

Saint-Julien AOC 2ème Cru Classé 2019 Château Leoville Las Cases

0,75 ℓ
98
98
252 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  336 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2020 Mastrojanni

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2020 Mastrojanni

Magnum 1,5 ℓ, Wooden box
94
94
Quantity discount 5%
143 €
per bottle  (1,5 ℓ)  95.33 €/ℓ
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Regular price: 149.90 €
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Salento IGT Primitivo 2025 Notte Rossa

Salento IGT Primitivo 2025 Notte Rossa

0,75 ℓ
Discount 16%
7.80 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  10.40 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 9.30 € 
10 Vendemmie Limited Edition Tenuta Ulisse

10 Vendemmie Limited Edition Tenuta Ulisse

Magnum 1,5 ℓ, Gift box
99
66 €
per bottle  (1,5 ℓ)  44 €/ℓ
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Carignano del Sulcis Riserva DOC Rocca Rubia 2023 Cantina di Santadi

Carignano del Sulcis Riserva DOC Rocca Rubia 2023 Cantina di Santadi

0,75 ℓ
Discount 5%
18.80 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  25.07 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 19.80 € 
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG Adalberto 2018 Caprili

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG Adalberto 2018 Caprili

0,75 ℓ
94
Discount 38%
66 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  88 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 108 € 
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Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2022 Bertani

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2022 Bertani

0,75 ℓ, Gift box
27.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  37.20 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Valpantena 2022 Bertani

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Valpantena 2022 Bertani

0,75 ℓ
39.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  53.20 €/ℓ
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Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Riserva Montefante 2017 Farina

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Riserva Montefante 2017 Farina

0,75 ℓ
94
90
53 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  70.67 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Toscana IGT Rosso Pergolaia 2022 Caiarossa

Toscana IGT Rosso Pergolaia 2022 Caiarossa

0,75 ℓ
21.30 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  28.40 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Barolo DOCG Cannubi Riserva 2014 L'Astemia Pentita

Barolo DOCG Cannubi Riserva 2014 L'Astemia Pentita

0,75 ℓ, Wooden box
91
91
90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  120 €/ℓ
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Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2022 Poliziano

Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2022 Poliziano

0,75 ℓ
94
93
93
24 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  32 €/ℓ
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Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOC La Firma 2019 Cantine del Notaio

Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOC La Firma 2019 Cantine del Notaio

0,75 ℓ
96
33.30 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  44.40 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
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