Wine Pairing
Parmesan
Parmigiano Reggiano (Italy)
The bubbles of Prosecco cut through the saltiness of a Parmigiano.
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 Parmigiano Reggiano
Parmigiano Reggiano is an Italian Cow Cheese.
It is the most popular cheese in Italy, and also one of the world's top Connoisseurs cheeses.
Parmigiano is perfect grated over Pasta, Salads, and Soups. It is also good Alone.
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.