Wine Pairing
Olive Ascolane
Fried Olives Stuffed with Meat
Olive Ascolane are deep fried green olives.
Coated with crunchy breadcrumbs and filled with meat.
Pairing Suggestions
Bubbles
Metodo Classico (Italy)
Prosecco (Italy)
Champagne (France)
Cava (Spain)
Sekt (Germany)
Lambrusco (Italy)
Local Whites
Verdicchio (Italy)
Passerina (Italy)
Pecorino (Italy)
Description
Olive Ascolane owes its name to the city of Ascoli Piceno in the Marche region of Italy.
It's green olives in brine, stuffed with meat, coated with breadcrums and fried.
It's often accompanied with other fried food such artichokes, zucchini, lamb cutlets and fried cream.
Olive Ascolane are a classic appetizer and the effervescence and natural acidity of sparkling wines enhance the taste of fried food.