Are you planning a meal and wondering if Pinot Grigio goes with Italian food? The answer depends on the type of Italian dish you choose. A nice pesto pasta paired with a bottle of Pinot Grigio from Jacques Scott could be the ideal menu for your next dinner party.
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Pinot Grigio and Italian Dishes
A white wine with a straightforward palate, Pinot Grigio pairs best with pesto and other light pasta dishes. The two complement one another well, without one overwhelming the other.
Pinot Grigio is a white wine created initially in Italy, and while heavy, tomato-based sauces are too much for this light wine, other Italian dishes welcome the wine. In addition to pesto, risotto, scallops, trout, and other light pasta sauces are excellent Italian pairings for Pinot Grigio.
Authentic Italian-Style Pesto Pasta
Prep Time: 10 min; Total Time: 10 min
Ingredients:
- 4 TBSP pine nuts
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 4 cups basil leaves, packed
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ⅓ cup Romano cheese, grated
Instructions:
- Add the ingredients listed to a food processor and pulse until the mixture becomes a coarse texture. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Serve this pesto with the pasta you choose, on a sandwich, or with chips.
- To store, put the pesto in a glass container with a tight-fitting lid and top with olive oil. Secure the lid and place it in the refrigerator until needed.
Pair your Italian dishes with an Italian Pinot Grigio like Torresella Pinot Grigio Venezia DOC or Elena Walch Pinot Grigio. A general rule that you can use for most food pairings is to match the cuisine type with the wine’s region for a successful match. The same applies to Italian dishes and white wine, with a few caveats regarding heaviness and flavors.
Knowing that Pinot Grigio goes nicely with Italian food options, plan your menu and choose Jacques Scott to secure the wine and other drinks needed for a celebration or home-cooked family dinner.
