Antipasti

Antipasti typically consists of a variety of cured meats, cheeses, marinated vegetables, and olives, creating a diverse flavor profile with savory, tangy, and salty notes. Light, crisp wines with good acidity help cut through the richness of the meats and cheeses, while refreshing beers with moderate carbonation cleanse the palate between different components.

Protein: Multiple Proteins
Cuisine: Italian
Course: Appetizer
Flavor Profile: Savory

Recommended Wines

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Fortified / Dessert Wine

Cocchi Americano Bianco is a historic aromatized aperitif wine produced in Asti since 1891. Made from a Moscato base wine infused with herbs, spices, and cinchona bark (which provides quinine), it's known for its bittersweet complexity.

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White

Foeminae Pinot Grigio is a crisp, refreshing white wine from the Delle Venezie IGT in northeastern Italy. This elegant expression showcases bright acidity with delicate fruit flavors characteristic of high-quality Pinot Grigio from this renowned region.

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White

Frecciarossa's Pinot Grigio from Oltrepò Pavese is an elegant white wine from a historic estate in Lombardy. This refined expression showcases the mineral-rich soils of the region, offering more complexity and structure than typical examples of this varietal.

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Red

Thistledown 'Gorgeous Grenache' Old Vine is a premium expression of Australian Grenache made from old bush vines in McLaren Vale. This wine showcases the region's ability to produce elegant yet powerful Grenache with minimal intervention winemaking techniques that highlight the pure fruit expression and savory complexity.

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White

Giuliano Rosati Pinot Grigio from Friuli is a classic expression of northeastern Italian white wine. This refreshing and crisp wine showcases the characteristic mineral notes and vibrant acidity that Friuli is known for, with the region's unique terroir providing ideal growing conditions for Pinot Grigio.

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Fortified / Dessert Wine

Cocchi Vermouth di Torino Extra Dry is a premium Italian vermouth made in Piedmont following traditional methods. It's crafted from a base of white wines infused with a proprietary blend of herbs, spices, and botanicals including wormwood, creating a sophisticated aperitif with balanced dryness and subtle sweetness.