Wine pairings for
Here are 3 recommended wine pairings for tortellini. Click the button below to explore all options on the Verso app.
Lambrusco secco
Emilia-Romagna Lambrusco Secco (Lambrusco Grasparossa or Salamino di Santa Croce, Charmat method on native grapes) — crisp red cherry, blackberry, vibrant bubbles and freshness form the historic regional pairing for Modenese tortellini; same Emilia-Romagna terroir, same Bolognese feast tradition, bubbles de-greasing the poultry broth where tortellini in brodo cook.
Sangiovese di Romagna
Sangiovese di Romagna (cousin of Tuscan Sangiovese, more accessible and fruitier, clay-limestone Po-plain soils) — cherry, herbs, tomato note and light tobacco accompany tortellini in meat sauce or brodo; natural acidity balancing fresh egg pasta, tomato edge echoing 4h ragù di carne, Romagna freshness respecting the delicacy of pork-mortadella-Parmigiano filling.
Pignoletto
Emilia-Romagna Pignoletto (native Grechetto Gentile from the Bolognese hills, Charmat or still method) — green apple, white flowers, lemon and sweet almond are perfect for brodo or ricotta tortellini; fruity freshness respecting the clarified chicken broth, sweet almond prolonging buffalo ricotta in the filling, Charmat petillance lightening fresh pasta.