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Are you craving spring dishes and pairing wine with asparagus?
With the arrival of spring, nature reveals itself to be generous and lush, starting to offer us real delights. Among these, a true protagonist emerges with undisputed elegance: asparagus. This vegetable, known for its delicately sweet taste and accompanied by a long list of health benefits, becomes the center of many tables.
Tradition teaches us that, given the personality and complexity of the flavors of asparagus, the choice of pairing requires a partner capable of enhancing its qualities without overwhelming them. In other words, a wine that can dance in perfect harmony with them.
This combination represents a non-trivial challenge, both because asparagus contains asparagine and for its content of tannins, vegetal substances that can produce a sensation of astringency, roughness and bitterness. Considering that wine, especially red wines, is also rich in tannins, the combination may not be harmonious.
It is necessary to choose a wine that reflects the freshness and liveliness of the asparagus. From this research, combinations are born that are real dialogues between the earth and the bottle. A safe and particular choice is An Piota by Forti Del Vento , a white wine dressed in orange, rich but of great purity and freshness, characterized by a typical mineral vein. Perfect characteristics to accompany asparagus, especially to enhance the flavor of a lasagna.
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So, how can you combine asparagus in various recipes?
In Italy, asparagus is widespread, with the most prized crops located in Piedmont. However, the plant also adapts well in Veneto and Emilia-Romagna. Among the rarest species, the Albenga violet stands out, in the province of Savona, so called due to its characteristic intense purple color.
Asparagus, rich in vitamins and mineral salts, is a low-fat and cholesterol-free vegetable. These stems are known for their antioxidant, diuretic and purifying properties, and help combat cellulite by reducing the stagnation of liquids in the tissues.
Super versatile, asparagus proves to be the protagonist of spring menus and excellent side dishes in numerous recipes: raw in salads, steamed, au gratin with eggs, in tasty risottos or pan-fried as a side dish with salmon.
Finding the right wine to pair with asparagus represents an interesting challenge. This ingredient has a basically sweet taste but with a touch of bitterness given by asparagine, a molecule that intensifies bitter, astringent and tannic sensations. As a result, it is best to avoid red wines.
It is essential to select an aromatic wine, possibly with vegetal notes, capable of responding with character to the taste of asparagus.
For lovers of first courses rich in flavour, let's start with asparagus lasagna, the classic Sunday or holiday dish that requires dedication in preparation. The version with asparagus is an excellent spring proposal, with a delicate and at the same time rich but light taste.
For this pairing, my choice falls on an unusual Chardonnay: An Piota by Forti del Vento . This orange wine, coming from the lush hills of Piedmont's Monferrato, is a tribute to the freshness and complexity of a land full of history and traditions.
Its elegant and refined character, combined with a full but never overwhelming sip, makes An Piota the ideal companion for this dish. Its balanced structure and fruity notes blend with the sweetness of the asparagus, while the lively acidity contrasts the richness of the dish, ensuring perfect balance in every bite.
Chardonnay An Piota - Forti Del Vento
If, however, you are thinking of preparing an asparagus-based flan, I suggest a delicious Loire Muscadet from Chateau De L'Hyverniere . This wine comes from a perhaps lesser-known but incredibly surprising grape variety, capable of offering you a winning combination for a spring dinner that will leave your guests speechless.
Your asparagus flan, thanks to its soft texture and flavor that enhances its fresh essence, deserves an equally elegant accompaniment. The chosen Muscadet, with its perfectly balanced acidity and mineral notes, harmonizes beautifully with the sweetness and light bitterness of the dish, creating a balanced pairing that refreshes the palate with every sip.
This union between the asparagus flan and the Muscadet of Chateau De L'Hyverniere was born from an intuition that enhances the quality and freshness of the ingredients. A combination designed for those who, like you, are looking for new culinary experiences to offer their guests, proposing a wine journey to France.
Muscadet De Sevre Et Maine Loire Sur Lie Aoc - Chateau De L'Hyverniere
Which wine should you pair with a simple but tasty asparagus omelette?
A bubble is an obligatory choice to counteract the richness of the egg. My preference goes to a Classic Method, which offers fragrant and toasted notes of bread and almonds in the glass. This choice not only gives us a crucial softness to balance the texture of the asparagus, but also adds a pleasant contrast of flavors.
I recommend the Classic Method Brut Nature “Luogo D'Agosto” by Alessio Brandolini , obtained from Pinot Noir grapes. This wine enhances a fresh taste through its lively acidity, in perfect balance with the sweetness of the egg and bread.
And then, Pinot Noir represents a true passion for Alessio; the "Luogo d'Agosto" is a pure demonstration of this, being made 100% of this vine. If you are looking for a complete and vertical expression of Pinot Noir from the Oltrepò, its quintessence can be found precisely in this wine.
Classic Method Brut Nature Pinot Noir Luogo D'Agosto - Brandolini
This season, the pairing with asparagus reminds us that, just as nature renews itself every spring, so our table can transform into a place of discovery and wonder.
It is in this warm embrace between spring asparagus and good wine that we find the true spirit of the season: an ode to life, sharing and the pleasure that comes from a good glass of wine.
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