Barolo with brasato al Barolo
Piedmont's defining wine-and-meat marriage: beef slow-braised in Nebbiolo, paired back with a structured Barolo whose firm tannins cut the richness and whose tar and dried-cherry notes echo the braise.
What to eat with the wines of Piedmont, and where the region food and wine meet.
Pairings to know in Piedmont
Barolo with tajarin and white truffle
The Langhe autumn ritual: hand-cut tajarin under shavings of Tuber magnatum from Alba, with an aged Nebbiolo whose savoury, earthy core resonates with the truffle and whose acidity lifts the egg-rich pasta.
Barbera with agnolotti del plin
The Monferrato everyday pairing: tiny hand-pinched agnolotti in butter or jus, with Barbera's bright, racy acidity cutting the rich meat filling and its fruit refreshing the palate.
Barbera with bollito misto
The Sunday classic of the Langhe: a steaming platter of boiled meats with salsa verde and mostarda, lifted by Barbera's high acidity which slices through the fats and refreshes between bites.
Moscato d'Asti with torta di nocciole
The region's dessert pairing: a moist Piedmont Hazelnut cake with the lightly sparkling, low-alcohol Moscato d'Asti, whose peach, apricot and rose petal lift the nutty crumb without cloying.
Gavi with seafood fritto misto
Although landlocked, Gavi's racy Cortese is Piedmont's seafood white: its mineral freshness and citrus cut through a platter of crisp fried seafood and frame raw shellfish.
Roero Arneis with vitello tonnato
Piedmont's signature antipasto meets its signature white: thin-sliced cold veal under a creamy tuna-and-caper sauce, with floral, almond-edged Arneis whose fresh acidity balances the richness.
Langhe Riesling with saffron risotto
A cross-border pairing reaching toward neighbouring Lombardy: Piedmont's rare high-altitude dry Riesling, all mineral cut and racy acidity, frames the buttery saffron richness of a Milanese risotto.
Taste it with the wine: food and wine experiences in Piedmont
Food and wine tastings, wine and cheese tastings and cellar visits you can book in Piedmont, best reviewed first.
The Turin Chocolate & Wine Tasting Experience
Our local guide will introduce you to Turin's role in Italian identity and its culinary heritage shaped by 800 years of Savoyard rule. The tour begins at a historic ca...
Vineyard Walk with Wine & Cheese Pairing at a Langhe Winery
Explore our private Alterris estate, strolling through the vineyards, visiting our cellar dug into the hillside, and enjoying an exclusive wine and cheese pairing experience
Abellonio Cascina Piccaluga - visit to the vineyards, to the wine tasting cellar
My name is Jessica, I will accompany you on a visit to the vineyards and cellar. We produce wine for passion, with respect for the environment and continuous search f...
Langhe: Truffle Hunting Experience
Discover the secrets and traditional techniques of truffle hunting. Search for the precious white or black truffles with a professional Trifolao and his truffle-hunting dog.
Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Turin
You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple ...
ALBA walking & TASTING tour (food, wine and history)
Join an exclusive food & culinary tour with 7 food & wine tasting in Alba city center by a certified tour guide!! Discover the culinary traditions of Piedmont, one of ...
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What Piedmont's grapes pair with
From the pairings on our Piedmont bottle pages, the best match for each grape in a few kinds of food, with the bottle it comes from.
Nebbiolo with cheese
Aged Castelmagno
Salt and umami sharpen the red-currant lift.
Nebbiolo with beef and red meat
Bollito misto
Serralunga power stands up to the platter of boiled meats.
Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva Monfortino, Giacomo Conterno →
Nebbiolo with mushrooms and truffle
White truffle risotto
Earthy truffle resonates with the cru's graphite and savoury core.
Barbera with pasta, pizza and grains
Agnolotti del plin
Barbera's acidity cuts the rich meat filling.
Barbera with charcuterie and cured meats
Salumi platter
The wine's fruit and acidity refresh against cured meats.
Barbera with fish
Vitello tonnato
Barbera's acidity lifts the cold veal and tuna.
Dolcetto with charcuterie and cured meats
Salumi platter
Dolcetto's juicy fruit refreshes against cured meats.
Dolcetto with pasta, pizza and grains
Pizza margherita
Juicy dark fruit and low tannin suit tomato and cheese.
Dolcetto with cheese
Frico
Soft cheese and potato meet the wine's juicy fruit.
Book wine experiences in Piedmont
Langhe Wine Day Trip with Tastings & Lunch
Immerse yourself in the vineyards of the Langhe on a day tour from Alba or Turin. Discover the food and wine traditions of the region as you tour two prestigious winer...
Langhe Wine Tour with Sommelier Barolo Barbaresco & beyond
Discover the wine regions of Barolo and Barbaresco on a sommelier guided tour. Visit two boutique wineries, enjoy a typical lunch at a local Osteria, and explore the m...
Culinary Journey of Langhe Chef's Market Tour+Cooking Class
Guided tour of Langhe’s historic markets to select ingredients, followed by a cooking class in Alba preparing a three-course lunch, a tasty journey through Langhe’s fo...
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Food Pairing in Piedmont, FAQ
When is the best time to visit Piedmont for wine?
Peak wine-travel season in Piedmont is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
Do I need an appointment to taste at Piedmont estates?
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
What hours do Piedmont cellars and tasting rooms keep?
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
How does tipping work at Piedmont tastings?
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
What is the one wine to try in Piedmont?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Piedmont rewards trust.