Italian Carnival: Territory wines to pair with typical products

Carnival is a festive period, rich in culinary traditions and gastronomic pleasures. Among the delights prepared in every region of Italy, sweets have a place of honor on Italian tables. And what better accompaniment than a glass of wine? Italian wineries are rich in fine wines that can turn a simple moment of pleasure into a true enogastronomic experience not to be forgotten.

Tips for a perfect pairing:

• For fried sweets, choose a sweet sparkling wine or a passito wine;
• For dry sweets, choose a sparkling white or a sweet red wine;
• For creamy sweets, choose a passito white wine.

Carnival Pastries:

Chiacchiere

Chiacchiere are the quintessential sweet symbol of the Italian carnival. Also called ''Frappe'', they are strips of fried dough sprinkled with powdered sugar. To enhance their delicate taste and crispy texture, you can pair them with a wine with floral and fruity aromas and a delicate yet full-bodied flavor like Fiano di Avellino, which offers a balanced contrast to the chiacchiere, enhancing their flavor without overpowering it.

Castagnole

Another typical Italian sweet loved by children are castagnole, small sweet fritters flavored with lemon or liqueur and dusted with powdered sugar. Castagnole are small delights that pair perfectly with an Aglianico, one of Italy's oldest and most prestigious grape varieties, particularly widespread in Campania and Basilicata. Due to their crispy exterior and soft interior, castagnole require an intense wine with fruity aroma and a soft, decisive taste that can balance their sweetness while bringing freshness to the palate.

Migliaccio

Migliaccio is a typical Carnival sweet from Campania, it is a creamy cake made with semolina and ricotta, indispensable during this festive period. For such a typical and beloved sweet from the Campania region, the perfect pairing is the white wine Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio, a wine that represents the tradition and craftsmanship of the region. The richness and flavor of Migliaccio are perfectly enveloped by the sweetness of Lacryma Christi, a wine with a fruity aroma with hints of honey, but with a dry and slightly acidic taste, balancing the overall flavor and cleansing the palate between each bite.