Wine Pairing
Grana Padano (Italy)
The bubbles of Prosecco cut through the saltiness of a Grana Padano.
Our favorite Red pairing is Chianti or a bubbly Lambrusco.
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 Grana Padano
Grana Padano is an Italian Cow cheese produced in the Po River area.
Grana Padano is an aged hard cheese similar to Parmigiano (Parmesan).
In Italy it is used for Pasta and Salads. It is also good Alone.
Grana Padano is perfect with anything sweet: Honey, Apple, Pear, Dried Fruit, and Fig.
It also goes very well Cured Meat, Olives, and Nuts.
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.