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The Ultimate Guide to Chianti Food Pairing
Chianti is a renowned wine region of Tuscany, where the greatly admired Chianti wines are made. While all Chianti wines are primarily made using Sangiovese , there are various styles ranging from light and easy-drinking to heavily oaked and well-aged. This makes for an exciting food and wine experience, with so much room to experiment with flavours and textures.
Chianti DOCG
This style of Chianti is generally the lightest and most affordable style. Its easy-drinking qualities make for a great pairing with simpler dishes like Tomato Pasta or Salami Pizzas.
Chianti Classico DOCG
This Chianti classification is a level above Chianti in terms of quality and flavour. It is slightly richer, making it ideal to pair with white meat or cheese-based dishes like Chicken Parmesan or a Gozitan Pizza.
Chianti Classico Riserva
When it comes to serious Chianti wines, the Riserva is first on the list, with at least two years of aging in the barrel and three months in the bottle. When pairing this wine with food, opt for heavier dishes, like beef, olives or lamb chops.
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
These wines spend almost three years in oak barrels, adding great depth and complexity to the wine. So, in order to have a successful pairing with this wine, you need a dish that is highly complex and rich to complement the wine. Here, hearty meat dishes work best, so try a classic beef stew, lamb rack, or other grilled meats. It is just as essential to have a sauce that matches the meat, so a mushroom, pepper, or red wine sauce is your best bet.
Whether you enjoy the light and fresh red wines or prefer heavily wooded styles, Chianti offers something for everyone. Why not try Chianti for your next food and pairing and first-hand experience of all its wonders?
A wide variety of quality ingredients are available from Arkadia supermarkets in Malta and Gozo, including Arkadia FoodExpress Swatar and Arkadia Food Market Valletta.
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