Autumn flavors with Prunotto Barolo 2018 and porcini mushroom risotto

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Aurelio Saporito

Hi, I'm Aurelio Saporito, Neapolitan DOC and passionate food and wine expert. My love for wine and cuisine comes from deep roots in the rich gastronomic tradition of my land. An inveterate traveler and curious explorer of the flavors of Italy, I have dedicated my life to discovering and telling the magic of food-wine pairings. Through my articles, I want to take you on a journey to discover hidden vineyards and authentic flavors, with a jovial approach that reflects the essence of Italian conviviality. Follow me to explore together the stories, landscapes and tastes that make Italy unique.

Picture of Aurelio Saporito

Aurelio Saporito

Hi, I'm Aurelio Saporito, Neapolitan DOC and passionate food and wine expert. My love for wine and cuisine comes from deep roots in the rich gastronomic tradition of my land. An inveterate traveler and curious explorer of the flavors of Italy, I have dedicated my life to discovering and telling the magic of food-wine pairings. Through my articles, I want to take you on a journey to discover hidden vineyards and authentic flavors, with a jovial approach that reflects the essence of Italian conviviality. Follow me to explore together the stories, landscapes and tastes that make Italy unique.

Bottiglia di Prunotto Barolo 2018 accanto a un piatto di risotto ai funghi porcini.

Autumn flavors with Prunotto Barolo 2018 and porcini mushroom risotto

When we talk about Prunotto Barolo 2018, we talk about a liquid poetry, a hymn to the Italian winemaking tradition. This wine, born from love and dedication for the Nebbiolo grape, is a true treasure of taste and refinement.

Let me tell you about an autumn evening, where Prunotto Barolo played a fundamental role. In a cozy country kitchen, the fire crackled as a group of friends gathered around the table. The protagonist of the evening, in addition to the smiles and chatter, was a bottle of Prunotto Barolo 2018, ready to be opened.

Barolo, with its complex character and innate elegance, is a wine that speaks of history, terroir, patience and passion. On the nose, it opened with aromas of ripe red fruit, notes of tobacco and a light hint of chocolate, followed by a rich and structured palate, where the tannins blend harmoniously with a long and persistent finish.

For a match worthy of this noble wine, I chose a classic of Italian cuisine: risotto with porcini mushrooms. The risotto, creamy and rich, with its earthy and intense flavors of the porcini mushrooms, married perfectly with the complexity and depth of the Barolo. Every spoonful of risotto and every sip of wine created a gastronomic dialogue that brought out the best of both.

The evening took place between laughter, stories and toasts, with the Barolo continuing to reveal nuance and depth with every sip. It was more than just a pairing, it was a celebration of the authenticity and beauty that only the combination of a great wine and a well-executed dish can offer.

The combination between the 2018 Prunotto Barolo and the porcini mushroom risotto is a true symphony of autumn flavours, a dance of elegance and taste that remains etched in the memory.

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