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.
Sour Cherry |
Raspberry |
Red Currant |
Plum |
Dried Herbs |
Truffle |
Roses |
Violets |
Chocolate |
Coffee |
Tobacco |
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).
Typical Oltrepò Pavese red wines have medium body, crisp acidity, and firm tannins:
BODY | Medium | ||
TANNINS | Medium | ||
FRUIT | Medium | ||
ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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Antipasti |
Pizza |
Pasta |
Mushroom |
Risotto |
Truffle |
Pork |
Veal |
Duck |
Rabbit |
Wild Boar |
Game |
Oltrepò Pavese pairs well with Savory Dishes, Stews, Stuffed Pasta, and Grilled Meat.
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).