My Perfect Pairings: Pesto Lasagna with Robola
By Yiannis Karakasis MW
There are two schools of wine and food matching. Either one chooses a harmonious match, where the dominant characteristics of a dish are equivalent to those of a wine, or a contrasting match. For example, a creamy pasta dish could theoretically match an oaked Vidiano or counter a tank-fermented Assyrtiko. The creamy/buttery element of the former is complementary to the dish, whereas the sharp acidity of the latter balances the oiliness of the dish.
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