Explore the flavours of Italy through the perfect pairing of antipasti and wines.
During this course you will enjoy a selection of antipasti prepared by our Le Cordon Bleu Master Chef, from cured meats to crostini, and Matthieu Longuere MS will provide a pairing of Italian wine for each dish. Ideal for Italian food lovers and wine enthusiasts.
By the end of this lesson students will be able to:
• apply sensory evaluation skills to a range of Italian wines.
• Describe the factors influencing food and wine pairing.
• Identify what is considered as typical Italian flavours
• Appreciate the range of Italian wines suitable with antipasti
Food:
• Salami, Taggiasca olives, ciabatta
• Bagna cauda, crudites
• Crostini, Caponata
• Macaroni, bottarga, chilli
• Courgette flower fritter, ricotta, pinenuts
• Prawn skewer, oregano, lemon
Wine:
• Unfiltered no added sugar sparkling, Prosecco Col Fondo
• Skin contact white, Pinot Grigio Ramato
• Dry sparkling red wine, Lambrusco
• Crisp and aromatic white, Vermentino
• Deep Rosé wine, Cerasuolo d’Abbruzzo
• Unoaked Piemonte Barbera
Wine at Le Cordon Bleu
Overseen by Matthieu Longuere MS, Le Cordon Bleu London wine masterclasses aim to provide a better understanding and appreciation of wine through the study of some key winemaking processes, regions and relevant topics such as food and wine pairing.
