Recipe of the Week
Risotto with Amarone della Valpolicella
Risotto all'Amarone della Valpolicella-it is news these days-is a candidate to officially become De.Co (Denominazione Comunale, a mark certifying geographical origin). We celebrate the nomination of this traditional dish by pairing it with a wine from the area: the Amarone...
Meatballs
Meatballs are a classic dish in Italian cuisine; every family has its own variation. I propose one of many, to try with Rosso di Montalcino 2020 Paradiso di Cacuci. Ingredients for 4 persons: 250 g. Ground beef and 200 g....
Veal liver with stewed onions on cauliflower puree
A recipe to try, with unusual but very tasty flavors, which we pair with Trebbiano d'Abruzzo Laus Vitae 2021 Citra. Ingredients for 4 persons: 2 slices of veal liver, 2 medium white onions, 1 cauliflower, 1 glass of white wine,...
Roast chicken roll
A dish that even children like, served - for adults - with Chianti Classico Riserva Ruello 2019 Boschetto Campacci. Ingredients for 4 persons: 1 chicken about 2 kg boneless, 2 eggs, 1 tablespoon flour 00, 200 ml milk, 500 g...
Baked pork knuckle
An often underrated, but very tasty ingredient. We offer it in combination with Tedeschi's stunning Amarone della Valpolicella Marne 180 2019. Ingredients for 4 people 2 fresh pork shanks; ½ liter red wine, rosemary, sage, 2 bay leaves, juniper berries,...
Tuna with a cacciatore sauce
The Casa e Putia restaurant in Messina offers this recipe made with little tunny, a chunky cacciatore sauce and a tuna sauce with candied Salina capers. We pair this with a Trentino Bianco Riserva Conte Alessandro 2018 Tenute Sajni Fasanotti....
Eggplant roulades with mild Provolone Valpadana
A simple dish, quick to make, which is ideal as a summer appetizer. We suggest pairing it with a Vermentino di Gallura Monteoro 2022 Sella & Mosca. Ingredients for 4 people: 200g mild Provolone Valpadana PDO, 1 oval eggplant, 70ml...
Pappardelle with dry tomato pesto, Avola almonds and basil
| Very summery ingredients for these excellent pappardelle, to pair with a Basilicata Bianco Il Manfredi 2022 Re Manfredi Terre degli Svevi. Ingredients for 4 people: 400g artisanal dried pappardelle pasta, 400g pachino tomatoes, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil and...
Natural salmon millefeuille with rice, avocado and salmon roe
A fresh dish with intriguing flavors, nice to look at and easy to make. The recipe was created by Gianpaolo Ghilardotti, the chef-entrepreneur for Foodlab, the Italian company with its headquarters in Parma’s Food Valley. We pair this with a Toscana Bianco...
Salmon trout risotto
A dish as simple as it is tasty that we pair with a Trentodoc Rosé De La Rose Tenute Sajni Fasanotti. Ingredients for 4 people: 350g Carnaroli rice, 4 trout fillets, 50g butter, 2 shallots, 1 thyme sprig, 2 glass...
Cod with curried vegetables
We pair this flavorful summer dish with a Trentino Doc Gewürztraminer 2022 Cantina La-Vis. Ingredients for 4 people: 4 MSC* certified cod fillets, powdered curry and olive oil. For the curried vegetables: ¼ cup of carrots, ¼ cup celery, ¼ cup zucchini, ¼...
Dantelion risotto
The dandelion is an herbaceous plant that is most commonly found in damp, grassy areas and which has a host of medicinal uses. We use it here to create an original risotto that we pair with a Piemonte Sauvignon L’Aquilone...
Halibut with a citrus topping and avocado dressings
Halibut is a large fish native to the North Atlantic. Its delicate white meat is very appreciated for its flavor and how easy it is to cook. We pair this very tasty recipe with a Trentino Bianco Riserva Conte Alessandro 2018...
Cucumber “spaghetti” with sharp provolone and smoked trout
A flavorful summer dish that we pair with an Alto Adige Chardonnay Since 83 2022 Cantina Colterenzio Ingredients for 4 people: 300 smoked trout fillet, 60g aged Provolone Valpadana sharp cheese, 2 cucumbers, 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon grain mustard, 1...
Yellow rice with purpitielli alla luciana
For this dish, a cross between classic saffron risotto Milanese and Neapolitan baby octopus, we suggest pairing it with a Trentino Pinot Grigio Ramato Controcanto 2020 Tenute Sajni Fasanotti. Ingredients for 4 people: For the risotto: 280 Carnaroli rice, olive oil...
Malloreddus pasta with asparagus and pachino tomatoes
We create a Sardinian-Sicilian alliance by pairing a malloreddus pasta dish with a Sicilia Bianco Ficiligno 2021 Baglio di Pianetto. Malloreddus is a type of pasta typical to Sardinian cuisine, originating in the area of the fertile Capodiano plain, which...
Guinea fowl stuffed with pork, speck and walnuts
A meat sometimes overlooked for very satisfying recipes. This dish is very flavorful and can be served hot or even cold the day after. We pair it with a Trentino Lagrein 2022 Cantina di La-Vis. Ingredients for 4-6 people: 1...
Orange scented swordfish and shrimp risotto
A dish that brings together a “northern” ingredient, like rice, with fish typical to the south, swordfish and shrimp, along with a hint of orange. We pair this with a wine from central Italy: a Lazio Fioranello Bianco 2021 Tenuta di...
Pasta with shrimps and pistachio pesto
A dish that recalls Sicily, thanks to its nuance of pistachio, which we pair with a Sicilian wine: Sicilia DOC Ficiligno 2021 Baglio di Pianetto. Ingredients for 4 people: 250g MSC certified shrimp, 320g spaghetti, 150g pistachios, extra-virgin olive oil...
Fusilli bucati with cauliflower and toasted cashews
A simple and quick dish that is guaranteed success. We pair this with a sparkling Trentodoc 1673 Rosé Cesarini Sforza. Ingredients for 4 people: 400g fusilli bucati (hollow) pasta, 1 medium-sized cauliflower, 1 Sulmona garlic clove, 1 desalted anchovy, hot...
Seared tuna in a soya reduction with sautèed swiss and chard and raisins
The success of this dish depends on the quality of its prime ingredient, certified sustainably fished tuna. We pair this with a Veneto Bianco Hey French, You Could Have Made This But You Didn’t, Edizione II, Famiglia Pasqua. Ingredients for...
Savory galette with raimbow chard, speck and fontina
An easy-to-make and flavorful dish that we pair with a Veneto Rosso Passione Sentimento 2021 Famiglia Pasqua. Ingredients for 4-6 people: For the dough: 200g 00 flour + flour for the pastry board, 100g rye flour, around 80ml extra-virgin olive...
Lamb chop with bread crumbs a wild berry sauce and truffled potatoes
A recipe created by Chef Guglielmo Giudice, the chef at Rivington, the first New York-inspired restaurant inside the Hyatt Centric Milan Centrale hotel. We have chosen to pair this with an Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Terre di Cariano 2016...
Ossobuco with risotto alla Milanese
A super-classic dish as prepared by Chef Matteo Giudici. We pair this with a Roero Riserva Panera Alta 2018 Bric Castelvej. Ingredients for 4 people: For the risotto: 280g carnaroli rice, 100g butter, 1 white onion around 40g, 60g grated...
Veggie burgers with gorgonzola and arugula
An easy-to-make dish and useful to recycle leftover vegetables. We pair this with a Toscana Bianco Martiena 2021 Cantina Dei. Ingredients for 6 people: 420g mixed, cooked vegetables, 200g chickpeas, 1 rosemary sprig, 4 tablespoons bread crumbs, salt, pepper, extra-virgin olive...
Cod fillets on purple carrot shavings with a red onion compote
A simple yet definitely impressive dish that we pair with a Basilicata Bianco 2021 Re Manfredi. Ingredients for 2 people: 400g MSC-certified cod fillets, 4 purple carrots, 1 red Tropea onion, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon honey, 20ml balsamic...
Hasselback potatoes with cheese fondue and dried bacon
This recipe is an evolution of Hasselbackspotatis enriched with cheese and bacon. We pair this dish with a Verdicchio di Matelica Del Cerro 2021 Cantine Belisario. Hasselbackspotatis is a typical Swedish dish composed of baked, thinly cut potatoes with the addition...
Lasagnette with porcini mushroom and ragù sauce
A tasty, classic dish, created by chef Matteo Giudici, that we pair with a Chianti Classico Contessa di Radda 2019 Geografico. Ingredients for 4 people: For the dough: 150g whole wheat flour, 50g durum wheat flour, 20g extra-virgin olive oil, 2...
Pumpkin and riccota pasta treats with butter and guanciale
A recipe invented by Chef Matteo Giudici that we pair with a Custoza Superiore Ca’ del Magro 2020 Monte del Fra. Ingredients for 4 people: For the dough: 100g 0 flour, 100g whole wheat flour, 2 whole eggs and 1 egg yolk...
Pot roast
A typical winter dish that needs to cook long. We pair it with a Carmignano Santa Cristina in Pilli 2019 Fattoria Ambra rather than a more traditional Barolo or Amarone. The best beef cuts for this style of cooking are...