It’s not a big secret that when Nonna makes her special pasta, the family gathers around. Growing up in the suburbs of Philadelphia, our across-the-street neighbor from Sicily, began making homemade pasta and cooking her famous pasta gravy at lunchtime. Aromas of herbs, spices and tomatoes wafted down the street during the afternoon and all of us playing outside did our best to garner an invitation to their 5pm dinner. Alas, guests were infrequent visitors at the table since pasta night was family time for the Calderones and their seven children.
Fast forward to earlier this summer when I was a participant in a road trip through Central Italy with four wine writers. Each of us put our boots on the ground and palates to the test when visiting three notable wineries in Tuscany, Umbria and Marche. Among the many revelations during the experiences were the unique pastas and wines for pairing. With each bite and sip, I felt like a part of an Italian family with Nonna (if not Mrs. Calderone) in the kitchen cooking just for me.
Following are pastas and wines from each winery and truth be told, I’m still craving it all. Hopefully, you’re just as inspired as I am to gather your own family around the table and indulge in a luscious bowl of pasta and glass or two of quality wine from any or all of these producers. Cin cin!
I Veroni – Mezze Maniche Pasta and I Domi Chianti Rufina 2021
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