Red Oltrepò Pavese (Italy)

Oltrepò Pavese is a wine district in Lombardia (Italy).

The red wine grapes cultivated here are: Barbera, Bonarda (Croatina), Uva Rara, Vespolina, Pinot Nero and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Flavors

Cherry
Sour
Cherry
Raspberry
Raspberry
Red Currant
Red
Currant
Plum
Plum
Herbs
Dried
Herbs
Truffle
Truffle
Rose
Roses
Violets
Violets

Oak Added Flavors

Chocolate
Chocolate
Coffee
Coffee
Tobacco
Tobacco
Leather
Leather

Oltrepò Pavese wines tastes something between Dolcetto and Chianti:

Sour Cherry, Wild Berries, and Plum are typical aromas.

Hints of Dried Herbs and Truffle. Floral notes (Rose Petals, Violets).

Profile

Typical Oltrepò Pavese red wines have medium body, crisp acidity, and firm tannins:

BODYMedium
TANNINSMedium
FRUITMedium
ACIDITYMedium - High
Serving temperature:
17-18°C (63-64°F)

Food Pairing

Antipasti
Antipasti
Pizza
Pizza
Pasta
Pasta
Mushroom
Mushroom
Risotto
Risotto
Truffle
Truffle
Pork
Pork
Veal
Veal
Duck
Duck
Rabbit
Rabbit
Wild Boar
Wild Boar
Deer
Game

Oltrepò Pavese pairs well with Savory Dishes, Stews, Stuffed Pasta, and Grilled Meat.

Pairing Suggestions

Excellent Pairing:
Lombardian Cuisine.
Pasta with Meat. Truffle.
Mushroom Dishes. Mushroom Pizza.
Pasta or Risotto with Truffle.
Boiled Meat. Wild Boar Stew.
Ossobuco (Veal Shank braised in Vegetables)
Roast Meat. Game. Rabbit.

Cheese:
Mature Cheese. Grana Padano. Parmigiano. Pecorino.

Piemonte Specialities:
Risotto alla Milanese.
Riso Carnaroli Risotto.
Cotoletta alla Milanese (Veal Cutlet).