The enigma of combining ARTICHOKES and WINE, discover the right solutions!

Many believe this combination is impossible, but is it really so?

I can tell you that today we will discover several surprises. When we talk about artichokes and wine, we find ourselves faced with a stellar culinary duo, capable of tantalizing the palate. This combination evokes love at first sight...or first taste.

The secret to choosing the right wine lies in playing with flavours, since the artichoke, thanks to the cynarin it contains, has the trick of making the wine seem sweeter than it is.

Finding your match is like looking for your soul mate: it requires patience, intuition and a willingness to experiment. Once you find the magic combination, it becomes a food story to remember.

It is essential to choose a wine that not only pairs well with the artichoke but also enhances it, elevating the entire dish. I opt for the Chablis from Domaine Des Hates : fresh and slightly herbaceous, it is the type of wine that brings out all the nuances of artichokes, especially in simple recipes, steamed or grilled.

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But why is it so difficult to find the right combination?

The artichoke has been appreciated since ancient times for its beneficial properties and supposed aphrodisiac qualities. Cynarin, a polyphenol derived from caffeic acid, makes the pairing difficult, giving the artichoke that characteristic flavour, somewhere between bitter and ferrous, which varies in intensity depending on the preparation.

The way you cook this vegetable is crucial, as are the other ingredients in the dish and their characteristics. For example, butter, pasta and carbohydrates tend to mask the bitterness of cynarin.

Grilling or grilling can instead accentuate the bitterness of the artichoke, making the pairing particularly complex. In general, it is advisable to avoid very full-bodied and tannic wines, preferring young and fresh white wines.

Speaking of recipes, let's start with a great classic, a nice dish of artichoke risotto, creamy at the right level and with that touch of flavor that only artichokes can give. What do you need for this dish? The excellent Chablis AOC from Domaine Des Hates , that's what!

This Chablis is produced by Pierrick Laroche, a young talent awarded with the Young Talents Trophy. The wine, with its citrus bouquet, a spicy touch and an enviable minerality, is a true declaration of love for Burgundy.

Pair it with risotto with artichokes and taste the magic: the lively acidity and freshness of the Chablis blend with the creaminess of the risotto and the sweetness of the artichokes, like old friends meeting again.

Chablis Aoc - Domaine Des Hates

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So, excluding red wines? Not necessarily.

In certain contexts, in addition to first courses such as pasta with artichoke sauce or risotto, young and fruity reds can be paired, avoiding aged ones which increase astringency on the palate.

If you intend to prepare pasta or meat with stewed artichokes, the pairing is the Colline Lucchesi Doc Casa E Chiesa di Lenzini , a Merlot with a capital “M”. This wine takes its name from the locality where the vineyards are located, between the producers' house and the church of Gragnano, where "conscious viticulture" is practiced which allows us to obtain grapes that reflect the moods of the vintage and the authenticity of the terroir .

Describing Casa e Chiesa as an everyday wine might seem limiting, given its immediate simplicity, richness of fruit and freshness, which invites you to have a second glass like few others.

Colline Lucchesi DOC House and Church - Lenzini

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If you plan to prepare artichokes in the Giudia or Roman style, then Vermentino is the right choice.

These recipes, rich in oil, express a strong and decisive flavour. Therefore, it becomes crucial to select a wine capable of balancing the greasiness without overpowering the aroma of the artichoke. Vermentino Di Gallura Docg “Funtanaliras” represents the ideal choice: a historic Sardinian white which, year after year, continues to enjoy success without losing its charm.

Thanks to its reliability and eclecticism, characterized by good acidity and freshness, this wine cleans the palate by counteracting residual sweetness and mitigating bitterness, thus ensuring an impeccable balance of taste.

Vermentino Di Gallura Docg Funtanaliras - Cantina Del Vermentino - Monti

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Now artichokes no longer have secrets and the combination is no longer so scary, always take into account the preparations and the other ingredients, so you will find that pleasantness that makes a never banal combination magical.

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