Negresco is a wine of great character, capable of enhancing intensely cooked meat dishes such as roasts and meat cooked on the grill or on a spit. Its fruity notes, accompanied by a slight spiciness and good tannic structure, make it the perfect partner for dishes that are rich in flavor and cooked over a high heat. The contrast between the juiciness of the meat and the roundness of the wine creates a complete and satisfying taste experience.
Wine pairing with grilled meat
Barbecued meat is perhaps one of the most classic accompaniments for Negresco. The smoky flavor from the grill harmonizes perfectly with the spicy notes in the wine, while the succulence of the meat is balanced by its velvety tannins. An example is bistecca alla fiorentina (T-bone steak), where the fat of the meat melts in your mouth before giving way to the spiciness in the wine.
Tagliata di manzo (sliced steak) with arugula and Parmigiano also goes magnificently with Negresco. The perfectly cooked meat – still juicy in the center – finds a worthy accompaniment in the aromatic complexity of the wine, while the arugula adds a faintly bitter note that creates a pleasant contrast.
Another excellent pairing is with grilled chicken marinated with aromatic herbs, where the smoky flavor and the herbs combine with the fruity and spicy notes of Negresco, creating a perfect balance.
Wine pairing with roasts and spit-roasted meat
Roast pork or beef are other dishes that highlight the qualities of Negresco. These flavorful and succulent meats, cooked slowly so that all their complexity can emerge, call for a robust, well-structured wine, capable of supporting the meat’s intense flavors. Roast suckling pig with potatoes represents a perfect example of how the wine can balance the richness of the dish, thanks to its acidity and mellow tannins.
Spit-roasts of mixed meats, too, with their various textures and flavors, find an ideal accompaniment in Negresco. The variety of meat – from lamb to beef – is given added interest by the characteristics of the wine, creating a combination that is dynamic and satisfying.
Recommended recipes
- Bistecca alla Fiorentina: An iconic dish of Italian cuisine, perfect for highlighting the body and complexity of Negresco.
- Oven-roast pork: The succulence of the roast meat finds a perfect balance in the fruity and spicy notes of the wine.
- Skewers of mixed meats: A dish that combines various types of meat, each of which finds its ideal accompaniment in Negresco.
Negresco therefore reveals itself to be a wine that is versatile when matched with meat dishes; it can enhance both complex, spicy recipes and meat that is grilled, roast or spit-roast.
