Italian Restaurant in Portland Masters the Art of Pairing
November 22nd, 2011
Food and wine pairing is a sensory experience so personal that there are no hard fast rules, however, the oldest rule is red wine with meat, white wine with fish or fowl. Because Italian food has long been considered robust and passionate it would seem that following that old rule would be all that is necessary in pairing. Yes, Chianti goes with red sauce, pizza, etc. but there is so much more to the art of pairing. An Italian restaurant in Portland has mastered the art of pairing with great finesse and success. It is no easy task to study all the diversities in Italian wine and fit them with the countless tastes of fine Italian food. Wine is paired with food according to its flavor, intensity and texture. When it comes to an authentic Italian meal, a bottle of wine that complements the food’s flavor is the perfect ingredient for a memorable experience and the intense enthusiasm this restaurant has channeled into making the pairings is evidenced in the superb dining experiences it offers. It is such a pleasure to find such an Italian restaurant in Portland that has taken the wishes and needs of its clientele to such degree that it would readily suggest a pairing for dessert of chocolate and fruit with a Cabernet Sauvignon – or for the appetizer of calamari with a Pino Grigio because it is light, white with a crisp citrus flavor. Having a culinary master in one’s kitchen is no easy feat and then to have the good fortune of one who also has the talents of a well schooled sommelier is compelling. The dining experiences that come from this Portland Italian restaurant are well beyond what is naturally expected and hoped for. Whether the choice is simply soup and bread with a complimenting wine or a five course banquets with a wine for every course, the restaurant will do superbly in its mastering of pairing. Being able to enjoy good food, good wine and have the knowledge that all has been thought out well is the essence of “Mangiare bere e godere!” (eat, drink and enjoy).
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