The best wines to accompany costoletta di vitello alla salvia
Delve deep into your wine cellar and bring out some old treasures!
Got any mature Italian wines in your cellar? Now’s the time to crack open a bottle. Serve it alongside a sage-spiked veal chop, a dish distinguished by aromas of seared meat and the fragrance of the herb. This calls for a red wine with strength and structure. However, veal is a light-coloured meat with a delicate taste and fine texture that would be overpowered by a wine rich in tannins.
The perfect solution: a red wine with body and tannin, but tempered by age, so to speak. Ageing softens the tannins and refines the wine, allowing it to complement the herb-spiked veal with its rich bouquet, but not overpower it.
Which wines do we recommend? A mature Chianti classico, for example, a Super Tuscan made from international varieties such as Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon or even a Barolo aged for six to eight years. The veal will thank you.
«To pair with costoletta di vitello alla salvia, I would recommend three wonderful wines from Italy»
Rosarino Serratore
Customer Advisor for the Eastern Switzerland Region
Noble Tuscan
«This red is the younger sibling of the legendary Super Tuscans Sassicaia and Guidalberto. With its supple tannins, dark fruit flavours and delicate toasted notes, it pairs perfectly with veal chops.»
Aromatic Sicilian
«A succulent wine rich in red fruit, especially cherry. Charmingly nimble and lively, its lovely aromatic notes harmonise well with the sage. Always a good choice!»
Aromatic Tuscan
«The ultimate crowd pleaser! This red wine pairs beautifully with succulent cuts of meat such as chops. Notes of blackberry and blackcurrant with hints of warm spice and perfectly balanced tannins. An absolute delight!»
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