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Red · Medium · Dry
Tuscany's everyday red, made from Sangiovese — cherry, leather, and a brisk acidity that makes tomato-based dishes sing. The Classico designation marks the historic heartland and a step up in quality.
Why it works with Sundried Tomato Risotto Cake With Basil Aioli
Chianti is the Italian table wine for a reason — cherry, leather, and cleansing acid.
White · Light · Dry
Italy's everyday white — light, lemony, neutral by design. Pleasant with anything; profound with very little. The best Friuli bottles are quietly excellent.
Why it works with Sundried Tomato Risotto Cake With Basil Aioli
Clean Italian white that lets seafood and vegetable preparations breathe.
Sparkling · Light · Off-dry
Veneto's everyday sparkler — Glera grape, charmat method, frothier and fruitier than Champagne. Pear, white flowers, easy fun. Made for aperitivo.
Why it works with Sundried Tomato Risotto Cake With Basil Aioli
Off-dry bubbles work from antipasti through to dessert — Italy's all-purpose sparkler.
Red · Medium · Dry
The soul of Tuscany — bright red cherry, dried herbs, and a savory line of acidity that craves tomato sauce. Chianti is the everyday face; Brunello is its serious cousin.
Why it works with Sundried Tomato Risotto Cake With Basil Aioli
Bright Italian acid meets tomato sauce — the table-wine logic that Tuscan cooks have known forever.
Liguria, Tuscany, and Sardinia's seaside white — citrus, salt, herb, and a clean mineral finish. The Mediterranean's answer to Sauvignon Blanc.
Why it works with Sundried Tomato Risotto Cake With Basil Aioli
Coastal Italian white with salt and citrus — the Mediterranean version of Sauvignon Blanc.
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