The Tuscan wine paired with the food- this is a pairing that everyone loves. But you cannot just pair any food with Sangiovese Tuscan wine. There is a secret to it which only the people of Tuscan region know well. And we are about to unveil the mystery behind this perfect food pairings to you. The first thing that you must remember before pairing a food with the finest Sangiovese wine is that they should have the same intensity. It means that neither the food nor the wine can be overpowering. That is the secret to this famous food pairings. Hence, it is always best to choose the lighter foods with the wine. In that way, you will get the taste of heaven.

So, what foods can you pair with the Tuscan wine? Actually, there are so many that it is impossible to name them all. As a result, we have a compiled a list of best foods that you can eat with the finest Tuscany wines:

Ribollita

Ribollita is one of the traditional foods for the Tuscany people. It is one of the greatest examples of the culinary heritage of the Tuscan region. The word Ribollita means re-boiled in Italian. But you must know the fact that the dish got its name since it is prepared by boiling stale bread with vegetables and cannellini beans. Do not go by its name as we can assure you that it is one of the finest dishes that you will ever eat. Pair Ribollita with some ecstatic chianti wine, you will understand the magic that this pair creates.

Ribollita

Lasagne

Juicy and gooey lasagna made with cheese, ground meat or sausage is often considered as one of the best companions for the Tuscan wine.
The cheesy and rich tomato flavour of the dish augments the taste of the wine and provides you with the best feeling. So, this is one of the dishes that you must obviously try with the wine.

Lasagne

Roasted Lamb

Lamb is one of the meats that are too hard to cook. But when it is cooked right there is nothing else that can come any closer to it in taste. The roasted lamb is a perfect companion for wine. Take a bite of roasted lamb and accompany it with a sip of wine, the rich taste that you will get is something that will remain forever etched in the panorama of your mind.

Roasted lamb

Red Meat

Red meat is also one of the best things that you can eat with the Sangiovese wines.

If you are visiting the Tuscany, then you cannot afford to miss to have the best Tuscan wine made from Sangiovese grapes along with high-quality beef that this region produces. A vintage red wine is a perfect choice that you can make if you order a platter of red meat.

Florentine steak

Cotechino and Lentils

The scrumptious traditional dish is a New Year’s Eve speciality that is consumed with the belief that it will shower luck and money in the upcoming year. But this delicacy is basically a combination of pork rind, meat and fat which is further put in an oversized casing. Have this rich drool-worthy food along with Bonizio, a fine Tuscan wine and have the best meal ever.

cotechino_e_lenticchie

Tuscany is the heaven for wines and foods. It is one of those places in the world which must be included in your culinary travels. Visit Tuscany and have the finest quality Tuscan wine with the above-mentioned dishes to get the best feeling.

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