Every pasta has its wine.

Wine is not an accessory to the meal; it is half of the conversation. All 249 recipes arrive with an expert pairing, chosen by region and by mood, from Umbria’s Orvieto to a Chianti Classico that has earned its place at the table.

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Penne con Crema di Parmigiano (Penne with Parmigiano Cream Sauce)

Wine Nebbiolo (Barolo, Barbaresco, or Gattinara)

Bucatini Cacio e Pepe (Bucatini with Pecorino and Black Pepper)

Wine Orvieto (Grechetto) or Vermentino · Chianti Classico

Tagliatelle con Radicchio e Speck (Tagliatelle with Radicchio and Speck)

Wine Gewürztraminer · Lagrein or Pinot Nero (Noir)

Gnudi di Spinaci e Ricotta (Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings)

Wine Soave or Gavi · Bardolino

Rigatoni alla Norma (Rigatoni with Eggplant, Tomato and Ricotta Salata)

Wine Nerello Mascalese Blend

Fusilli alla Checca (Fusilli with Fresh Tomato and Mozzarella)

Wine Franciacorta Pinot Nero · Ciliegiolo

Paccheri con Pesce Spada (Paccheri with Swordfish)

Wine Falanghina · Lacrima di Morro d'Alba

Linguine al Limone (Linguine with Lemon)

Wine Franciacorta

Spaghetti con Fiori di Zucca (Spaghetti with Zucchini Blossoms)

Wine Cannonau (Grenache) blends, or Etna Rosato · Timorasso or Ricci (Orange)

Trofie al Pesto Genovese (Trofie with Basil Pesto)

Wine Ciliegiolo or Pinot Nero · Rossese or Pinot Nero

Spaghetti con Pomodoro e Basilico (Spaghetti with Tomato and Basil)

Wine Bardolino · Soave

Cavatappi con Rucola e Ricotta (Cavatappi with Arugula and Ricotta)

Wine Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo · Cerasuolo di Vittoria

Calamarata con Gamberi e Asparagi (Calamarata with Shrimp and Asparagus)

Wine Gavi di Gavi · Val d'Aosta blends

Capricci Primavera (Capricci with Spring Vegetables)

Wine Pinot Grigio

Rigatoni alla Gricia (Rigatoni with Guanciale and Pecorino)

Wine Trebbiano d'Abruzzo · Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Spaghetti alla Carbonara (Spaghetti with Egg, Guanciale and Pecorino)

Wine Central Italian Orange Wine Blends · Umbrian Blends

Spaghetti con le Vongole (Spaghetti with Clams)

Wine Verdicchio · Pinot Grigio

Pappardelle al Prosciutto (Pappardelle with Prosciutto)

Wine Sangiovese di Romagna

Pappardelle con Agnello e Carciofi (Pappardelle with Lamb and Artichokes)

Wine Etna Bianco · Etna Rosso

Casarecce con Radicchio e Gorgonzola (Casarecce with Radicchio and Gorgonzola)

Wine Gewurztraminer

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