| Grape
Variety |
Characteristics |
Food
Match |
Alternative |
Barbera |
Barbera
|
Medium body;
Combination of
warm fruit and light oak;
Dry, crisp finish
|
Antipasto
Pasta
Roast Chicken
|
Barolo
Rosso Grande
Chianti
|
| Barolo |
Nebbiolo
|
Dense texture;
Full bodied;
Warm, black
fruits; Oak
|
Steak
Pasta
Roasts
Old Cheese
|
Barbera
Val de Grace
|
| Bergamais |
Garnay
|
Light, fruity;
Raspberry,
cherry aroma;
Serve chilled
|
Shepherd’s Pie
Pizza
Hamburgers
|
Valpolicella
Pinot Noir
|
| Bourgeron |
Pinot Noir
|
Light to
medium body;
Fresh, berry
flavours;
Easy drinking
|
Pate
Stuffed Peppers
Game
Hamburgers
|
Pinot Noir
Bergamais
|
| Cabernet Sauvignon |
Cabernet Sauvignon
|
Deep colour;
Medium to
full body;
Tannic, oaks well;
Black current,
cherry flavours
|
Read Meats
Pasta
BBQ
Chicken
Brie
|
Val De Grace
Cabernet/
Merlot
|
| Cabernet/Merlot |
Blend of
Cabernet
Sauvignon
and Merlot
|
Intensity
of
Cabernet with
the softness of
Merlot; Full
bodied; Smooth,
ripe berries
|
Prime Rib
Roast Duck
Pasta with Meat
|
Shiraz
Jermillion
|
| Cabernet/Shiraz |
Blend of
Cabernet
Sauvignon
and Shiraz
|
Intensity of
Cabernet with
robust fullness
of Shiraz; Fresh
pepper; Ages well
|
Lamb
Sausage
Veal
|
Cabernet
Sauvignon
Shiraz
Cabernet /
Merlot
|
| Chianti |
Sangiovese
|
Rich, velvety
fruitiness;
Medium body;
Good acidity;
Light oaking
suggested
|
Pasta
Lasagna
Pizza
Mozzarella
Chicken
Veal
|
Barolo
Valpolicella
|
| Grande Shiraz |
Shiraz/Syrah
|
Massive wine
bursts with ripe
berries; Bold
layers of oak;
Jammy, vibrant
fruit
|
Red Meat
|
Shiraz
|
| Grande
Vieux Chateau Du Roi |
Blend
|
Full bodied;
Deep colour;
Ripe berry
|
Red Meat
Game
Stews
|
Rosso Grande
|
|
back
to top
|
| Lemberger |
Lemberger
|
Deep red colour;
Spicy, sweet;
Earthy flavour;
Good tannin,
oaks well
|
Red Meat
Pork
|
Zinfandel
Red Shiraz
|
| Merlot
|
Merlot
|
Soft, supple;
Full flavour;
Lightly oaked
|
Beef Stew
Hard Cheese
Turkey
Duck
Lamb
|
Jermillon
Cabernet/
Merlot
|
| Montepulciano |
Montepulciano
|
Deep colour;
Good levels of
alcohol; Medium
body; Nice acid
|
Pasta
Steak
Hard Cheese
|
Barolo
Chianti
|
| Nebbiolo
|
Nebbiolo
|
Medium body;
Aromatically
complex; Tannic
and acidic; Oaks
well, full flavour
|
Pasta
Steak
Hard Cheese
|
Barolo
|
| Pinot Noir |
Pinot Noir
|
Light to medium
body; Warm,
velvety; Delicate
bouquet;
Raspberry, cherry
overtones
|
Lamb
Veal
Meat Loaf
Game
Salmon
Soft Cheese
|
Red Bourgeron
|
| Rosso Grande |
Corvina
Rondinella
|
Extra full body;
Intense, spicy
aroma; Black
cherry, plum;
Powerful
yet elegant
|
Red Meat
Sharp Cheese
Chili
|
Shiraz
Cabernet/
Shiraz
|
| Shiraz |
Shiraz/Syrah
|
Robust, rich,
warm berries;
Fresh pepper
and oak
|
Steak,
Roast
Pasta with Meat
Hamburgers
|
Cabernet/
Shiraz
Zinfandel Red
|
| Valpolicella |
Corvina
Rondinella
Molinara
|
Light, refreshing;
Delicate, fragrant;
Fruity bouquet;
Rich texture
|
Pasta
Veal
Mozzarella
|
Chianti
Bergamais
|
| Vieux Chateau
Du Roi |
Blend of up
to 8 Varieties
|
Classic, full
bodied; Deep
colour; Warm,
rounded bouquet
of ripe berry fruit
|
Red Meat
Cheese
Meat Loaf
Game
|
Val de Grace
|
| Zinfandel Red |
Zinfandel
|
Soft, sometimes
spicy; Fruity
fragrance; Hint
of oak
|
Red Meat
Spaghetti &
Meat Balls
Meat Loaf
|
Shiraz
Cabernet/
Shiraz
|
