Wine Pairing
Bagòss (Italy)
Our favorite Red Wine pairing is Barolo.
Our favorite White Whine pairing is Soave.
Another favorite is Vin Santo.
Other Excellent Wines
Fully aged cheeses are often stiffy and hard with a nutty and salty flavor.
Fully aged cheeses match tannic Red Wines:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Chianti / Sangiovese (Italy)
- Barbaresco / Barolo (Italy)
- Malbec (Argentina)
- Rioja Reserva (Spain)
- Syrah (France)
- Shiraz (Australia)
Fully aged cheeses match full bodied White Wines:
- Chardonnay (France)
- Gewürztraminer (France)
- Pinot Gris (France)
- Soave Classico (Italy)
- Condrieu (France)
Fully aged cheeses pair well with Sparkling Wines:
Fully aged cheeses also pair well with Dessert Wines:
About Bagòss
Bagòss is a hard Cow cheese from the Lombardy region in Italy.
Bagoss is made with raw milk from Bruna Alpina cows and has been matured for minimum 36 months.
The flavor of Bagoss is complex: savoury and grassy with hints of soy sauce, pepper, vegemite and mountain herbs.
Go Local
Pairing locally is a great way to learn more about wine and cheese.
Examples:
- Goat cheese from Loire is great with Sauvignon Blanc from Loire.
- Strong Italian Gorgonzola pairs perfectly with Italian Barolo.
- Spanish Manchego is gorgeous with Spanish Rioja.
- Munster from Alsace is great with Gewürztraminer from Alsace.