Great matches
Although hard Italian-style cheeses are most often integrated into a dish, there are some foods that really work well with their gutsy flavour, and it’s worth keeping this in mind when cooking.
- Tomatoes – fresh, slow-roasted, semi-dried and sauces
- Asparagus
- Olives
- Bacon, ham and prosciutto
- Chicken
- Crisp greens
- Pears and apples
- Roasted pumpkin
- Toasted pine nuts
Parmesan and Wine
If you are game, try including a well-aged Parmesan on a cheese plate after dinner. It’s a great way to finish off the wine served with the meal as this style of cheese is a very versatile wine partner!
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Sparkling wine such as sparkling whites and reds, Champagne
- Full-bodied white wines such as Chardonnay, Semillon
- Full-bodied red wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot
- Fortified wines such as port, muscat
