Food and Wine Pairing Recipes


A great food and wine pairing creates a balance between the components of a dish and the characteristics of a wine. Try these quick and easy recipes that pair wonderfully with our food-friendly wines. Enjoy!

Desserts in glass bowls topped with red glaze, surrounded by blueberries, lemon, mint, and cocktails.

Gioia Jelly with Meyer Lemon Panna Cotta

By Castello di Amorosa • April 26, 2025
Features the Gioia, Rosato di Sangiovese The post Gioia Jelly with Meyer Lemon Panna Cotta appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Punch bowl with fruit slices, cranberries, mint, and ice.

Spumante del Castello Sparkling Punch – Wine Recipe

By Castello di Amorosa • April 10, 2025
Features our Gewúrztraminer Grape Juice The post Spumante del Castello Sparkling Punch – Wine Recipe appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Man and woman toasting with red wine at a table. Wooden interior with music sheet and glass display.

Creamy Beef Stroganoff with 2020 Zingaro Old Vine Zinfandel

By Castello di Amorosa • February 7, 2025
Pair with our Zingaro Old Vine Zinfandel The post Creamy Beef Stroganoff with 2020 Zingaro Old Vine Zinfandel appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Spaghetti dinner with wine bottle, filled glass, and people seated at a table decorated for the holidays.

Bolognese

By Castello di Amorosa • December 3, 2024
Pair with our Morisoli, Sangiovese, and La Castellana The post Bolognese appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Cocktail in a glass with mint and a pear, decorated with a pine branch, candle, and berries.

Golden Gewürz Fizz

By Castello di Amorosa • September 30, 2024
Features our Gewúrztraminer Grape Juice The post Golden Gewürz Fizz appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Pizza baking in a wood-fired oven with flames in the background.

Pizza & Wine Pairing

By Castello di Amorosa • June 20, 2023
Your Pizza & Wine Pairing Guide The post Pizza & Wine Pairing appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Bottle of white Vermentino wine next to a plate of pasta with shrimp and a gold-rimmed plate.

Linguine allo scoglio

By Castello di Amorosa • February 8, 2023
Pair with our Vermentino The post Linguine allo scoglio appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.

Rosato Wine Raspberry Cupcakes

By Castello di Amorosa • October 5, 2022
Features our Reserve Rosé Rosato The post Rosato Wine Raspberry Cupcakes appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Cheese and crackers on a white platter, wine bottle, and a glass.

The Love of Cheese & Wine

By Castello di Amorosa • September 21, 2022
A Celebration of Wine & Cheese The post The Love of Cheese & Wine appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Cake decorated with flowers on a wooden platter, outdoors with a pitcher of liquid.

Semolina Cake w/ Herb and Citrus Syrup

By daneeka holt • March 8, 2021
Pair with our Pinot Bianco The post Semolina Cake w/ Herb and Citrus Syrup appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Pasta dish with cheese, bacon, and herbs, with wine bottles and rainbow in background.

Ziti Rigati w/ Pesto Guanciale & Romano

By daneeka holt • March 1, 2021
Pair with our Vermentino The post Ziti Rigati w/ Pesto Guanciale & Romano appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Chocolate cake with raspberries, mint leaf, wine bottles in background.

Italian Flourless Chocolate Cake

By Bradley Aden • February 1, 2021
Pair with our La Castellana or La Fantasia The post Italian Flourless Chocolate Cake appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Roasted meat platter with wine bottles, rosemary, lemons, and pepper grinder.

Florentine-Style Steak

By Castello di Amorosa • February 1, 2021
Pair with our 2015 Il Barone The post Florentine-Style Steak appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Pasta with pepper, served on a black plate, next to cheese and a bottle of red wine.

Cacio e Pepe

By Bradley Aden • December 2, 2020
Features Il Rubino, Pinot Noir or Pinot Bianco The post Cacio e Pepe appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Bowl of soup with vegetables, bread, wine glass, tomatoes, and onion.

Deconstructed Albondigas

By Bradley Aden • July 12, 2020
Pair with our Dry Gewuztraminer The post Deconstructed Albondigas appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Bottle of red wine, cupcakes, and strawberries in a bright setting.

Strawberry Wine Cupcakes

By Bradley Aden • July 4, 2020
Features La Fantasia, Frizzante-Style Rose The post Strawberry Wine Cupcakes appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Slice of chocolate cherry cake with a bottle of Castello di Amorosa wine and fresh cherries.

Red Wine Chocolate Cherry Cake

By Bradley Aden • July 3, 2020
Made with Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley The post Red Wine Chocolate Cherry Cake appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Bundt cake with pink glaze, wine glass, corks, spider, and small broom on parchment paper.

Red Wine Pear Chocolate Cake

By Bradley Aden • July 1, 2020
Made with Old Vine Zinfandel The post Red Wine Pear Chocolate Cake appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
A bottle of Gioia wine, eggs, peppers, and zucchini in a rustic wooden basket.

Fritatta

By Bradley Aden • March 2, 2020
Pair with our Gioia The post Fritatta appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Spoon in dark, glossy sauce, possibly caramel or glaze, inside a white bowl.

Balsamic Vinegar Reduction

By Bradley Aden • February 27, 2020
Pair with our Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon The post Balsamic Vinegar Reduction appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Caprese salad with basil, tomatoes, and mozzarella. Pinot Bianco wine and glass on a wooden tray.

Heirloom Caprese Salad

By Bradley Aden • February 26, 2020
Pair with our Pinot Bianco The post Heirloom Caprese Salad appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Steak with mushrooms, mashed potatoes, and broccoli, paired with red wine.

Sautéed Button Mushrooms

By Bradley Aden • February 26, 2020
Pair with our Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon The post Sautéed Button Mushrooms appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Dark cupcakes with pink frosting topped with blackberries, wine, and a bottle on a patio.

Chocolate Red Wine Cupcakes

By Bradley Aden • February 12, 2020
Pair with dark fruit Reds The post Chocolate Red Wine Cupcakes appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Cheesecake squares on a plate, topped with red glaze, in front of a wine bottle and glass.

Vanilla Cheesecake Squares with Wine Gelée

By Bradley Aden • January 22, 2020
Pair with our Simpatica Riesling The post Vanilla Cheesecake Squares with Wine Gelée appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Plate with schnitzel, cranberry sauce, lemon, and wine with a bowl of food.

Austrian Schnitzel

By Castello di Amorosa • March 9, 2019
Pair with our Morning Dew Ranch Pinot Noir The post Austrian Schnitzel appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Moscato wine bottle beside a plate of apple rose pastries dusted with powdered sugar.

Apple Roses

By Castello di Amorosa • November 19, 2018
Pair with Moscato or Rosato The post Apple Roses appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Beef and broccoli stir-fry with chopsticks. Green broccoli and brown beef in a sauce.

Merlot Beef with Broccoli

By Mary Davidek • October 12, 2018
Pair with Merlot or Zingaro The post Merlot Beef with Broccoli appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Chicken Alfredo pasta with basil garnish.

Fettuccine Alfredo – Quick and Easy

By Michala Jeberg • August 23, 2018
Pair with Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio The post Fettuccine Alfredo – Quick and Easy appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Pasta with vegetables, including zucchini, carrots, and tomatoes, topped with cheese, next to a glass of white wine.

Pasta Primavera

By Michala Jeberg • August 22, 2018
Pair with Pinot Bianco or Chardonnay The post Pasta Primavera appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Meatballs with toothpicks on a blue plate, served with red dipping sauce.

Italian Style Chicken Meatballs

By Michala Jeberg • August 21, 2018
Pair with Sangiovese or Zingaro The post Italian Style Chicken Meatballs appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Lasagna slice on a white plate, topped with basil, on a wood surface.

Lasagne with Meat Sauce

By Courtney Van De Burg • August 11, 2018
Pair with Sangiovese or Barbera The post Lasagne with Meat Sauce appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Bowl of soup with wine, greenery, and a wine bottle on a table.

Tuscan White Bean Chili with Spinach

By Courtney Van De Burg • June 11, 2018
Pair with Il Brigante or Napa Valley Merlot The post Tuscan White Bean Chili with Spinach appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Watermelon salsa in a watermelon rind bowl with tortilla chips.

Watermelon Salsa

By Courtney Van De Burg • June 11, 2018
Pair with Gioia Rosato di Sangiovese The post Watermelon Salsa appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
People toasting with wine glasses around a long table in a brick-walled wine cellar.

Ahi Avocado Salad with Ponzu

By Federico Bolla • June 6, 2018
Pair with Chardonnay or Pinot Bianco The post Ahi Avocado Salad with Ponzu appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Crepes with peaches, blueberries, and whipped cream on a white plate.

Crepes with Peaches and Cream

By Castello di Amorosa • February 28, 2018
Pair with Dolcino, Moscato, or Simpatica The post Crepes with Peaches and Cream appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Burger with caramelized onions, cheese, tomato, and pickle on a bun, served with corn on the cob.

Bison Burgers with Cabernet Onions

By Castello di Amorosa • February 17, 2017
Pair with Il Brigante or Cabernet Sauvignon The post Bison Burgers with Cabernet Onions appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Grilled salmon on black bean and corn salsa, lemon wedges, wine bottle in background.

Cedar Plank Salmon

By Castello di Amorosa • May 10, 2016
Pair with Pinot Bianco, Rosato, or Chardonnay The post Cedar Plank Salmon appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.
Woman in chef's coat, standing in front of a stone wall. She is smiling with one hand on her hip.

Sangiovese-Braised Short Ribs

By Castello di Amorosa • February 16, 2012
Pair with Sangiovese or Merlot The post Sangiovese-Braised Short Ribs appeared first on Castello di Amorosa.