{"id":4208,"date":"2023-12-16T18:53:47","date_gmt":"2023-12-16T17:53:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/christmas-food-wine-pairing-traditional-dishes\/"},"modified":"2026-11-10T14:45:13","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T13:45:13","slug":"christmas-food-wine-pairing-traditional-dishes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/en\/christmas-food-wine-pairing-traditional-dishes\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Food and Wine: Festive Pairings to Bring Out the Flavours of Tradition"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4208\" class=\"elementor elementor-4208 elementor-3123 elementor-bc-flex-widget\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06128db e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-body \" data-id=\"06128db\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"06128db\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"06128db\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"6831a85\" class=\"e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6831a85\"><strong>Christmas food and wine pairing: a short guide to choosing wines for your antipasti, seafood first courses and hearty roasts \ud83c\udf84\ud83c\udf77<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"c47f9cd\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"c47f9cd\">In Italy, the Christmas season is synonymous with conviviality, family and, of course, tables laden with tradition and flavour. To make your Christmas even more special, we invite you on a food and wine journey through three styles of wine that pair beautifully with the traditional dishes of the festive season.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"330a48f\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"330a48f\">Christmas menus usually follow a familiar running order: a generous spread of antipasti, followed by fish-based first courses and, finally, the classic roast. So here is a short guide to building a menu for your Christmas food and wine pairings, with a selection of excellent wines to bring out the best in each dish and raise a joyful toast at the table.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"267cf87\" class=\"wt-n-h e-heading-base e-default-h3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"267cf87\"><strong>Champagne: Sparkling Elegance for the Antipasti<\/strong><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"e81f78c\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"e81f78c\"><strong>Recommended Pairing: Non-Vintage Brut Champagne<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"37c1e0e\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"37c1e0e\">We begin our journey with a classic Brut Champagne, a sparkling wine with notes of white fruit, a creamy mousse and lively acidity. This style of Champagne is a perfect match for traditional Italian antipasti such as mixed cured meats, crostini with fresh cheeses and seafood. Its freshness cleanses the palate, preparing it for the flavours to come.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"3b1006c\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"3b1006c\"><strong>Why It Works:<\/strong> The effervescence of Champagne cuts through the richness of the antipasti, while its aromatic complexity harmonises with the variety of flavours that open the festivities.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"fff9f76\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"fff9f76\"><strong>Our Picks<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/en\/produttore\/la-maison-huiban\/\"><u>Champagne Auguste Huiban Blanc de Noirs Brut<\/u><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/en\/produttore\/pehu-guiardel\/\"><u>Champagne P\u00e9hu-Guiardel Brut Origine<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2b8198 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-gallery \" data-id=\"b2b8198\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"b2b8198\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"b2b8198\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a28f5d8 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-figure \" data-id=\"a28f5d8\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"a28f5d8\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"a28f5d8\">\n    \t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img wt-n-gal-img\" data-interaction-id=\"3c37a7e\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"3c37a7e\" id=\"2775\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/abbinamenti-autunnali-con-champagne-artigiana-5.png\" width=\"243\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/abbinamenti-autunnali-con-champagne-artigiana-5.png 243w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/abbinamenti-autunnali-con-champagne-artigiana-5-91x300.png 91w\" alt=\"Abbinamenti autunnali con Champagne artigianale: guida per ristoratori e appassionati\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"wt-n-caption e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"7516e6a\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"7516e6a\">Champagne Huiban Blanc de Noir<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c2d510 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-figure \" data-id=\"9c2d510\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"9c2d510\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"9c2d510\">\n    \t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img wt-n-gal-img\" data-interaction-id=\"d6a8f00\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"d6a8f00\" id=\"2771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/abbinamenti-autunnali-con-champagne-artigiana-1-721x1024.png\" width=\"721\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/abbinamenti-autunnali-con-champagne-artigiana-1-721x1024.png 721w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/abbinamenti-autunnali-con-champagne-artigiana-1-211x300.png 211w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/abbinamenti-autunnali-con-champagne-artigiana-1-768x1091.png 768w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/abbinamenti-autunnali-con-champagne-artigiana-1-1082x1536.png 1082w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/abbinamenti-autunnali-con-champagne-artigiana-1-600x852.png 600w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/abbinamenti-autunnali-con-champagne-artigiana-1.png 1352w\" alt=\"Abbinamenti autunnali con Champagne artigianale: guida per ristoratori e appassionati\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"wt-n-caption e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"dfb0fe3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"dfb0fe3\">Champagne P\u00e9hu-Guiardel Brut<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"2ac8705\" class=\"wt-n-h e-heading-base e-default-h3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"2ac8705\"><strong>Chablis or Etna Bianco: Seaside Delights for Fish-Based First Courses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"29453be\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"29453be\"><strong>Recommended Pairing: Chablis Premier Cru or Etna Bianco<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"f2c31c0\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"f2c31c0\">Moving on to the first courses, this is where Chablis Premier Cru, made from Chardonnay, really comes into its own. This French white, known for its distinctive minerality, is the ideal partner for fish dishes such as the ever-present spaghetti alle vongole or seafood risotto. If you would rather choose an Italian wine, the obvious choice is an Etna Bianco from the Carricante grape, with its volcanic freshness. Its lively acidity and aromatic complexity perfectly complement the delicacy of seafood flavours.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"cc72474\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"cc72474\"><strong>Why It Works:<\/strong> The minerality of Chablis or the freshness of Etna Bianco marries beautifully with the flavours of the sea, creating a harmonious balance. The wine's structure supports the complexity of the first courses without overpowering them.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"4573221\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"4573221\"><strong>Our Picks<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/en\/produttore\/domaine-christophe-et-fils\/\"><u>Domaine Christophe Chablis Premier Cru Mont\u00e9e de Tonnerre<\/u><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/en\/produttore\/azienda-agricola-raciti\/\"><u>Agricola Raciti Etna Bianco Rupestre<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3bb680 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-gallery \" data-id=\"a3bb680\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"a3bb680\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"a3bb680\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f42b3d1 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-figure \" data-id=\"f42b3d1\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"f42b3d1\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"f42b3d1\">\n    \t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img wt-n-gal-img\" data-interaction-id=\"786b81d\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"786b81d\" id=\"3117\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-natalizia-e-vini-abbinamento-cibo-vino-3-682x1024.jpg\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-natalizia-e-vini-abbinamento-cibo-vino-3-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-natalizia-e-vini-abbinamento-cibo-vino-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-natalizia-e-vini-abbinamento-cibo-vino-3-600x901.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-natalizia-e-vini-abbinamento-cibo-vino-3.jpg 746w\" alt=\"Cucina natalizia e vini: l&#039;abbinamento cibo-vino a natale per esaltare il gusto della tradizione\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"wt-n-caption e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"764d619\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"764d619\">Christophe Chablis Premier Cru<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-326ebf4 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-figure \" data-id=\"326ebf4\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"326ebf4\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"326ebf4\">\n    \t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img wt-n-gal-img\" data-interaction-id=\"cc6714e\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"cc6714e\" id=\"3118\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-natalizia-e-vini-abbinamento-cibo-vino-4-375x1024.png\" width=\"375\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-natalizia-e-vini-abbinamento-cibo-vino-4-375x1024.png 375w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-natalizia-e-vini-abbinamento-cibo-vino-4-110x300.png 110w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-natalizia-e-vini-abbinamento-cibo-vino-4-563x1536.png 563w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-natalizia-e-vini-abbinamento-cibo-vino-4-600x1638.png 600w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-natalizia-e-vini-abbinamento-cibo-vino-4.png 606w\" alt=\"Cucina natalizia e vini: l&#039;abbinamento cibo-vino a natale per esaltare il gusto della tradizione\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"wt-n-caption e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"0491d9d\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"0491d9d\">Raciti Rupestre Etna Bianco<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"dacd287\" class=\"wt-n-h e-heading-base e-default-h3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"dacd287\"><strong>Bordeaux, Barolo and Burgundy: Power for the Christmas Roasts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"e392d78\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"e392d78\"><strong>Recommended Pairing: Bordeaux Cru, Barolo, Burgundy Village<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"9d23b5d\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"9d23b5d\">For the Christmas roasts, offer your guests a selection of full-bodied wines. With meat-based main courses, nothing beats the power and elegance of a red Bordeaux. Here we might opt for a Bordeaux Cru, such as a Pomerol or a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, with its well-integrated tannins and the fruity, gently spiced notes of barrique-aged Merlot. This wine is the perfect choice for roast meats, braises or cotechino, all typical of the Italian Christmas table. Italian Barolo, made from Nebbiolo, regal and structured, and French village-level Burgundy such as Gevrey-Chambertin, made from Pinot Noir, elegant and fruity, also pair magnificently with roast meats such as turkey, cotechino or lamb.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"64be01f\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"64be01f\"><strong>Why It Works:<\/strong> The robust structure and tannins of Merlot-based Bordeaux go well with meat, while the wine's aromatic complexity adds depth to the Christmas dishes. Likewise, the complexity of Barolo and the finesse of red Burgundy pair beautifully with meat, creating a triumph of flavours for your Christmas feast.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"24d6305\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"24d6305\"><strong>Our Picks<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/en\/produttore\/jcp-maltus-vigneron\/\"><u>Chateau Teyssier Saint Emilion Grand Cru<\/u><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/en\/produttore\/chateau-mazeyres\/\"><u>Chateau Mazeyres Pomerol<\/u><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/en\/produttore\/azienda-agricola-rizieri\/\"><u>Azienda vitivinicola Rizieri Barolo<\/u><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/en\/produttore\/domaine-trapet-rochelandet\/\"><u>Domaine Trapet-Rochelandet Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b679e0 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-gallery \" data-id=\"1b679e0\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"1b679e0\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"1b679e0\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b91622a e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-figure \" data-id=\"b91622a\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"b91622a\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"b91622a\">\n    \t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img wt-n-gal-img\" data-interaction-id=\"52010b1\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"52010b1\" id=\"3119\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-natalizia-e-vini-abbinamento-cibo-vino-5.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-natalizia-e-vini-abbinamento-cibo-vino-5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-natalizia-e-vini-abbinamento-cibo-vino-5-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-natalizia-e-vini-abbinamento-cibo-vino-5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-natalizia-e-vini-abbinamento-cibo-vino-5-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-natalizia-e-vini-abbinamento-cibo-vino-5-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-natalizia-e-vini-abbinamento-cibo-vino-5-100x100.jpg 100w\" alt=\"Cucina natalizia e vini: l&#039;abbinamento cibo-vino a natale per esaltare il gusto della tradizione\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"wt-n-caption e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"e3d95ad\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"e3d95ad\">Chateau Teyssier Saint Emilion<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0eeabe5 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-figure \" data-id=\"0eeabe5\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"0eeabe5\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"0eeabe5\">\n    \t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img wt-n-gal-img\" data-interaction-id=\"141bfa7\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"141bfa7\" id=\"3120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-natalizia-e-vini-abbinamento-cibo-vino-6-366x1024.jpg\" width=\"366\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-natalizia-e-vini-abbinamento-cibo-vino-6-366x1024.jpg 366w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-natalizia-e-vini-abbinamento-cibo-vino-6-107x300.jpg 107w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-natalizia-e-vini-abbinamento-cibo-vino-6.jpg 542w\" alt=\"Cucina natalizia e vini: l&#039;abbinamento cibo-vino a natale per esaltare il gusto della tradizione\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"wt-n-caption e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"2e4e30e\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"2e4e30e\">Vitivinicola Rizieri Barolo<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f63e89f e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-figure \" data-id=\"f63e89f\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"f63e89f\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"f63e89f\">\n    \t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img wt-n-gal-img\" data-interaction-id=\"f43441d\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"f43441d\" id=\"3121\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-natalizia-e-vini-abbinamento-cibo-vino-7.png\" width=\"536\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-natalizia-e-vini-abbinamento-cibo-vino-7.png 536w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-natalizia-e-vini-abbinamento-cibo-vino-7-241x300.png 241w\" alt=\"Cucina natalizia e vini: l&#039;abbinamento cibo-vino a natale per esaltare il gusto della tradizione\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"wt-n-caption e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"7459970\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"7459970\">Chateau Mazeyres Pomerol<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-324f79e e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-figure \" data-id=\"324f79e\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"324f79e\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"324f79e\">\n    \t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img wt-n-gal-img\" data-interaction-id=\"61cfbf8\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"61cfbf8\" id=\"3122\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-natalizia-e-vini-abbinamento-cibo-vino-8.png\" width=\"202\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-natalizia-e-vini-abbinamento-cibo-vino-8.png 202w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-natalizia-e-vini-abbinamento-cibo-vino-8-101x300.png 101w\" alt=\"Cucina natalizia e vini: l&#039;abbinamento cibo-vino a natale per esaltare il gusto della tradizione\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"wt-n-caption e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"3bbc330\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"3bbc330\">Gevrey-Chambertin VV<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"7cc93c9\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"7cc93c9\">With these different styles of wine, each with its own unique personality, any menu will be perfect! The art of food and wine pairing can turn a meal into a sensory experience, showing off traditional flavours in an extraordinary way. 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