The interaction between acidity, tannins, and saltiness is key to creating a harmonious balance. A perfect pairing:
✔️ Maintains the balance between sweetness and saltiness.
✔️ Enhances the aromas and persistence of both wine and cheese.
✔️ Prevents one from overpowering the other, allowing for a refined tasting experience.

📌 Golden rule: Light and fresh cheeses require light wines, while aged and intense cheeses need full-bodied, structured wines.

🧀 The Best Red Wine and Cheese Pairings

Fresh Cheeses (Mozzarella, Stracchino, Ricotta, Goat Cheese)

Characteristics: Light, slightly acidic, creamy, with a delicate aromatic profile.
Recommended wines: Pinot Noir, Beaujolais, Bardolino.
Why it works: These wines are fresh, with good acidity and soft tannins that complement the delicacy of fresh cheeses without overwhelming them.
Our Pairing : Rosso Dogana DOC

Soft-Ripened and Bloomy Rind Cheeses (Brie, Camembert, Taleggio)

Characteristics: Creamy, buttery, with a rich and intense flavor. 
Recommended wines: Merlot, Valpolicella Classico, Dolcetto d'Alba. 
Why it works: These wines have moderate tannins and fruity aromas that balance the creaminess of these cheeses.
Our Pairing : Bliss IGT

Hard Cheeses (Parmigiano Reggiano, Grana Padano, Aged Pecorino, Comté)

Characteristics: Structured, intense, salty, with long aging. 
Recommended wines: Barolo, Chianti Classico Riserva, Amarone della Valpolicella. 
Why it works: The complex structure and well-integrated tannins of these wines perfectly complement the richness and saltiness of aged cheeses.
Our Pairing : Nobile Di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG

Blue Cheeses (Gorgonzola, Roquefort, Stilton)

Characteristics: Highly aromatic, very salty, with pungent notes from noble mold. 
Recommended wines: Recioto della Valpolicella, Porto Tawny, Amarone della Valpolicella. 
Why it works: These smooth and slightly sweet wines contrast the strong saltiness of blue cheeses, creating a perfect balance.
Our Pairing : Nobile Di Montepulciano Maestro DOCG

Smoked Cheeses (Smoked Scamorza, Provola, Smoked Caciocavallo)

Characteristics: Intense aromas with smoky notes and a compact texture. 
Recommended wines: Syrah, Nero d’Avola, Primitivo di Manduria. 
Why it works: The structure and spicy notes of these wines perfectly match the smoky character of the cheeses.
Our Pairing : Cortona DOC

🍷 Practical Tips for a Perfect Tasting

Intensity rule: A strong cheese requires an intense wine, while a delicate one pairs better with a light wine.
Ideal serving temperature: Young and fresh wines at 14-16°C, full-bodied and structured wines at 18-20°C.
Experiment: Creating a mixed cheese board with different textures and intensities allows you to test multiple pairings and find your favorite.

Now that you know the best red wine and cheese pairings, you can organize a perfect tasting to enhance flavors and impress your guests.

🍷🧀What’s your favorite pairing? Try these suggestions and discover new combinations!