Mozzarella Dop, very first guide to the very best white wine pairings
From rosé to Marsala, classy wedding events area by area
Offered out occasion, continues going to the Ferraro Structure
Who has ever tasted smoked buffalo mozzarella integrated with a Marsala Doc? And who stated that DOP mozzarella from Campania is just great with gewurztraminers? The very first guide-catalogue to the very best Italian red wines coupled with white gold from Campania, produced by the Defense Consortium and AIS Italia, likewise assists to eliminate some clichés and to highlight really initial and unmatched marital relationships in the pairing field.
” Bufala & Red Wine in Love” is the title of the publication, which existed today in the Royal Cavallerizze of the Royal Palace of Caserta, head office of the Consortium for the Defense of Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP, with the involvement of the president of the Consortium, Domenico Raimondo, of the nationwide president of ‘Ais, Sandro Camilli, the president of AIS Campania Tommaso Luongo, the AIS delegate of Caserta, Pietro Iadicicco, the director of the Royal Palace of Caserta, Tiziana Maffei and the councilor for culture of the Town of Caserta, Enzo Battarra.
The occasion was offered out, gone to by a big audience of experts and mozzarella enthusiasts, who paid a “uniformity” ticket of 10 euros: the profits remained in truth contributed to the “Giuseppe Ferraro” Structure of Maddaloni, which handles minors in problem.
In Lazio there is an accomplishment of whites, in Liguria and Puglia there is a pattern for rosé. However there is no lack of surprises of red white wines picked for the more curious, as in Alto Adige or Calabria, or of red wines aged in amphora or wood, best marital relationships to the taste of the Bufala PDO. And even a mix with Moscato d’Asti. Campania, the heart of the production location of DOP buffalo mozzarella, concentrates on the bubbles of asprinio, on the sophistication of the white Costa d’Amalfi and the Cilento Fiano, however likewise on Campi Flegrei Piedirosso and Aglianico del Taburno rosé. These are a few of the novelties that emerged from the long journey to Italy desired by the Consortium, a work that lasted a year, which included the whole AIS nationwide network, at the end of which the “leading pairings” in each area of Italy were decreed. From Piedmont to Sardinia there are 110 of the very best red wines picked, to be coupled with Mozzarella di Bufala Campana Dop.
This is not a ranking however a reasoned and helpful tool, meant for all lovers, in addition to operators in the sector. For the very first time, clear and determined signs are offered on the very best red wines from each Italian area to “wed” with Bufala Campana.
With this job the Consortium wished to respond to the traditional concern: which white wine should couple with Dop mozzarella? The adaptability of usage of this icon of Made in Italy agri-food has actually enabled us to variety and experiment everywhere, touching all Italian areas and telling in an appealing method a modern-day item, to be consumed as it is or to be integrated with an unlimited variety of of options, from breakfast to the aperitif routine.
The format is brand-new. In current months, the 22 local delegations of the Italian Sommelier Association, collaborated by AIS Campania, got the Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP in the standard and smoked variation, arranging targeted tastings, in which to pick the red wines which, area by area, were better for the pairing. The goal was to determine the 5 finest local denominations in mix, of which 3 for the standard mozzarella and 2 for the smoked variation.
The president of the Defense Consortium, Domenico Raimondo, describes: “Whenever they ask us which white wine to couple with DOP Campania buffalo mozzarella, the response is never ever easy. Bufala Dop is a really tough item for sommeliers and gourmands. And we had the ability to see that there is not simply one perfect white wine for buffalo mozzarella from Campania, there are numerous, initial, unexpected and connected to the areas, much like our item. We entered search of this richness and above all we filled a space: we lastly have at our disposal a research study performed with approach, a tool that we can communicate to everybody. Thanks to this brochure, the atavistic concern of which white wine to couple with mozzarella is reversed. From today we will be the ones asking: which area are you in? And based upon the area we will have a response for everybody.”
The nationwide president of Ais, Sandro Camilli, echoes this: “The cups of the Italian Sommelier Association have actually invested all their enthusiasm and know-how in this journey to recommend the very best pairing course, completely checking out all the different richness of our denominations of origin. The extensive network of Ais Italia has actually made it possible to include numerous expert sommeliers in this job, originating from the twenty-two local delegations”.
The president of AIS Campania, Tommaso Luongo, concludes: “This guide intends to be at the very same time an academic tool and a devoted buddy on a journey of understanding to cultivate the interest to explore brand-new mixes and experience an appealing experiential schedule, up and down Italy”.
HERE IS THE LIST OF THE 110 SELECTED NAMES
ABRUZZOAbruzzo Doc Champagne, Pecorino; Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC; Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Doc. For the smoked Bufala PDO: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Doc; Abruzzo Doc Spumante Rosè, Trabocco.
SOUTH TYROL
Alto Adige Doc, Pinot Bianco; Alto Adige Doc, Riesling; Alto Adige Doc, Sauvignon. For the smoked Bufala Dop: Alto Adige Doc Lago di Caldaro Superiore Classico; Alto Adige Doc, Pinot Noir.
BASILICATA
Basilicata Igt Spumante; Basilicata Igt Bianco, Malvasia; Matera Doc, Greek. For the smoked Bufala Dop: Basilicata Igt Rosato, Aglianico del Vulture; Basilicata Igt Rosso, Pinot Noir.
CALABRIALamezia Doc, Greek; Terra di Cosenza PDO, Pollino Bianco; Calabria PGI, Mantonico. For the smoked Bufala Dop: Cirò Rosso traditional remarkable Dop; Calabria Igt Rosé, Greco Nero.
CAMPANIAAversa Doc Spumante, Asprinio; Costa d’Amalfi Bianco Doc; Cilento Fiano Doc. For the smoked Bufala PDO: Campi Flegrei Piedirosso Doc; Aglianico del Taburno Rosato Docg.
EMILIAColli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG shimmering; Colli Bolognesi Doc, Sauvignon; Emilia Igt Rosé. For the smoked Bufala Dop: Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto Classico Superiore Docg; Gutturnio Superiore Doc.
FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA
Karst Dop, Vitovska; Colli Orientali del Friuli Dop, Pinot Bianco; Friuli Colli Orientali Dop, Friulano. For the smoked Bufala Dop: Collio Dop, Malvasia; Friuli Colli Orientali DOP Schioppettino di Prepotto.
LAZIOEast!East!! East!!! of Montefiascone Doc; Passerina del Frusinate Igt; Cori Doc Bianco, Bellone. For the smoked Bufala Dop: Lazio Igt, Grechetto; Frascati Superiore Docg Reserve.
LIGURIA
Val Polcèvera Doc Classic Technique Champagne; Gulf of Tigullio Portofino Doc, Bianchetta; Colline di Levanto Doc, Vermentino. For the smoked Bufala Dop: Riviera Ligure di Ponente Doc, Rossese; Ormeasco di Pornassio, Sciac-Trà.
LOMBARDY Oltrepò Pavese Doc, Riesling; Lugana Doc; Valtènesi Riviera del Garda Classico Doc Chiaretto. For the smoked Bufala Dop: Buttafuoco Doc; Oltrepò Pavese Doc, Pinot Noir.
MARCHEBianchello del Metauro Doc; Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore Doc; Offida Docg, Pecorino. For the smoked Bufala Dop: Colli Pesaresi Doc, Sangiovese; Rosso Piceno Doc.
MOLISESClassic Technique Champagne, Tintilia; Biferno Doc Bianco; Terre degli Osci PGI, Falanghina. For the smoked Bufala Dop: Biferno Doc Rosato; Tintilia del Molise Doc.
PIEDMONT Erbaluce di Caluso Docg; Monferrato Doc Rosé; Alta Langa Docg. For the smoked Bufala Dop: Verduno Pelaverga Doc; Moscato d’Asti Docg.
PUGLIASan Severo Doc Bianco; Valle d’Itria PGI, Maresco; Castel del Monte Bombino Nero Docg. For the smoked Bufala PDO: Puglia Igp Bianco, Minutolo; Salento PGI, Negroamaro.
ROMAGNARomagna Doc additional dry champagne; Romagna Doc, Pagadebit; Rimini Doc, Rebola. For the smoked Bufala Dop: Romagna Albana Docg; Romagna Doc Centesimino Oriolo.
SARDINIASardinia Doc, Semidano; Nuragus of Cagliari DOC; Alghero DOC, Torbato. For the smoked Bufala Dop: Vermentino di Gallura Docg, Late Harvest; Cannonau di Sardegna Doc Rosé.
SICILYSalina Igt White; Siracusa Doc, Moscato; Pantelleria Doc, Zibibbo. For the smoked Bufala Dop: Marsala Superiore Ambra Semisecco Doc; Marsala Vergine Doc, Reserve.
TUSCANYVernaccia di San Gimignano Docg; Montecarlo Doc Bianco; Valdichiana Toscana Doc, Grechetto. For the smoked Bufala Dop: Bolgheri Doc, Rosé; Morellino di Scansano Docg.
TRENTINOTrento Doc Brut Rosé, Meunier; Vigneti delle Dolomiti Igt, Manzoni Bianco; Vineyards of the Dolomites Igt, Vitigni Piwi. For the smoked Bufala Dop: Trentino Doc, Gewürztraminer; Vigneti delle Dolomiti Igt Rosato, Teroldego.
UMBRIASpoleto Doc Spumante, Trebbiano Spoletino; Orvieto Classico Superiore Doc; Trasimeno Doc Rosé. For the smoked Bufala Dop: Torgiano Doc, Sangiovese; Ciliegiolo di Narni Igt.
VALLE D’AOSTA Valle d’Aosta Doc, Blanc de Morgex and La Salle; Valle d’Aosta Doc Rosé, Pinot Noir; Valle d’Aosta DOC, Mayolet. For the smoked Bufala PDO: Clairet Rosso; Valle d’Aosta Doc Chambave, Muscat Fletri.
VENETOSoave Classico Doc; Lison Classico Docg, Tai; Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore di Cartizze Docg, Glera. For the smoked Bufala Dop: Valpolicella Classico Superiore Doc; Colli Berici Doc, Tai Rosso.
