Aged pecorino cheese

Aged pecorino cheese offers a firm texture with intense savory, salty, and nutty flavors that develop more complexity with age. These robust characteristics call for wines with good acidity and moderate tannins to cut through the cheese's richness, while the recommended beer styles provide either palate-cleansing carbonation or complementary malt sweetness to balance the cheese's sharpness.

Cuisine: Italian
Course: Cheese Course
Flavor Profile: Savory

Recommended Wines

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Red

G.D. Vajra Langhe Nebbiolo is an elegant expression from one of Piedmont's respected producers. This wine offers the classic characteristics of Nebbiolo with a more approachable style than Barolo, showcasing bright acidity and refined tannins typical of the Langhe territory.

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Red

G.D. Vajra Barolo Ravera is a prestigious single-vineyard Barolo from the Ravera cru in Novello, known for its exceptional structure and aging potential. This wine exemplifies the elegance and power characteristic of Nebbiolo from this terroir, with traditional production methods resulting in a harmonious expression of both fruit and tertiary elements.

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Red

Pala Cannonau di Sardegna Centosere is an elegant expression of the indigenous Cannonau grape from Sardinia. This medium to full-bodied red wine showcases the characteristic warmth and Mediterranean character of wines from this island, with balanced structure and refined tannins.

Red

Nero di Troia is an indigenous red grape variety primarily grown in Puglia, particularly in the northern part of the region. The wine typically produces medium to full-bodied reds with firm tannins, good structure and aging potential, characterized by deep ruby colors and complex aromatic profiles.

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Red

Calafata Gronda is a biodynamic red wine from the coastal Lucca area of Tuscany. It showcases vibrant fruit flavors with underlying earthy notes, reflecting the terroir of this small-production winery dedicated to natural winemaking principles.

Recommended Beers

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Saison

Saison Dupont is a classic Belgian farmhouse ale with a golden-blonde color, fine effervescence, and a complex, aromatic character featuring notes of fruit, spice, and a distinctive yeast profile with a dry, refreshing finish.

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Flanders Red Ale

Rodenbach Grand Cru is a renowned Flanders Red Ale known for its complex blend of young and oak-aged beer, exhibiting a perfect balance of sweet and sour notes with hints of oak, cherry, and caramel. It undergoes a mixed fermentation and maturation in oak foeders for up to two years, creating its distinctive tart, vinous character.

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Belgian Pale Strong Ale

Duvel is a iconic Belgian strong pale ale with a clear golden color, dense white head, and complex flavor profile featuring fruity esters, spicy phenols, and a distinctive dry finish. It's bottle-conditioned to provide natural carbonation and renowned for its deceptive drinkability despite its high alcohol content.