Southern Italian dishes carry the heat of the region:
Calabrians like their food spicy! Take Spaghetti with Pesto Calabrese from the Spaghetti Factory in Rosenhof. This red pesto gets its kick from fresh Calabrian chili peppers, an ingredient that can make selecting wines more challenging, as its spiciness clashes with the acidity and astringency that characterise many white and red wines. A few tips for successful pairings.
The right red to accompany this spicy pesto should be rounded and mellow, yet fresh and balanced. It should be light on tannins, as their slight bitterness is incompatible with the heat of chillies, so opt for a young Rioja, a Barbaresco or a Valpolicella.
Burgundy varieties work best! Their rounded body and creamy texture harmonise perfectly with the rich sauce and their intermediate acidity is a universal match. A full-bodied Pinot Grigio or Pinot Bianco is also a good choice.
You can’t go wrong pairing Pesto Calabrese with a rosé, the perfect accompaniment to spicy dishes. It has a little bit of everything and not too much of anything, be it fruit, acidity or structure. The southern half of Italy in particular has many fine offerings to choose from.
Try pairing Pesto Calabrese with a Prosecco. A creamy extra dry will harmonise well with the sauce and refresh the palate at the same time.
Susann Morosoli
Customer Service Representative – Office Sales
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«The luscious residual sweetness of this Prosecco balances the heat of the peperoncini. Its fine perlage marries beautifully with the richness of the pesto.»
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