What wine goes with game?
Game, such as venison, roe deer, hare or wild boar, has a full, slightly sweet flavour and is often served with berries or a dark sauce. Barolo, made from Nebbiolo, has the tannin and acidity for a wild boar or venison stew. Côtes du Rhône, made from Grenache and Syrah, has spice and ripe fruit that suit a game ragout. With lighter game, such as pheasant or duck, Pinot Noir works well. In Tuscany they eat wild boar with Chianti or Brunello.
Top pairings
- Barolo★★★
- Red Côtes du Rhône★★★
Good pairings
- Pinot Noir★★
Wine hotspots to eat game with the right wine
- BAK Amsterdam
- Café-Restaurant Terroir Utrecht
- Café Sjiek Maastricht
- Graacher Tor Bernkastel-Kues-Bernkastel
- Can Roquet Romanyà de la Selva
- Badia a Coltibuono Badia Coltibuono
- Castello di Ama Gaiole in Chianti
- Castello di Fonterutoli Siena
- Trattoria il Leccio Sant'Angelo In Colle
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