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Chianti for just about any dinner party

Author: Randy  //  Category: Party Wine, Wine Stories, Wine Tips

 

Few wines are more perfect for friendly get-togethers than Chianti. I came to this conclusion while drinking a bottle of Castello Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva, and realized that just about any red wine drinker would like this wine. Made in the romantic rolling countryside of Tuscany, there are lots of ways to enjoy this robust red: by itself, with hors d’oeuvres, or with your favorite hearty foods.

Chianti bottles

Of course it pairs well with hearty pasta dishes and just about any Italian-style foods. And if trying to impress the softer sex, reach for Italy’s most famous red when you set that candlelit table for two. After all, the Italians know plenty about amore.

Here are a few more suggestions for savoring this wine:

Why fuss with a complicated dinner party, when friends will be happy with an ample pan of lasagna or a plentiful pot of pasta? Chianti goes especially well with red-sauced specialties, so load up on tomatoes! Round out the meal with a generous bowl of salad and fresh-baked breads (and don’t forget the olive oil). Bring in a supply of simple Chianti or Chianti Classico (Chianti Classico comes from a sub-region of Chianti – similar to Yountville being a sub-region of Napa). Both of these inexpensive bottles will let you serve a crowd without setting you back much.

chianti wine and pizza

To please kids and adults alike, you could always have a pizza and Chianti party. The two go together like spaghetti and meatballs, and the toughest part of the evening will be figuring out what toppings to get. May I suggest ground beef, peppers, and onions.

This year, let Tuscany inspire your table for two. Tuscany is famous for its gorgeous cuts of simply prepared beef – all you have to do is boil the meat with a few Italian herbs. For this special night, go for a Chianti Classico Riserva – its longer aging results in a more refined, special-occasion wine. And let’s not forget that chocolate and Chianti are a pretty solid pairing as well.

chianti wine and italian food

For a fuss-free gathering, order some form of meat and cheese platter, and serve this alongside an array of olives and bakery-fresh breads. For this chat-and-nibble party, choose a Chianti that can be enjoyed with or without food, such as Chianti Classico or Chianti Ruffina. These bottles will compliment all of the wonderful flavors on the table, but will also be elegant enough to sip after the food is gone.