" In San Martino every must becomes wine " ... and can be paired with chestnuts . Yes, because November 11 is the feast marked by the perfect marriage between the drink and this autumn fruit. But what are the best Sicilian red wines to pair with chestnuts ?
New wine and chestnuts
The binomial new wine and chestnuts deserves a separate mention, protagonist of every self-respecting autumn. Yes, because this wine, which arrives on our tables immediately after the harvest, goes divinely with roasted chestnuts . Even if, for the record, it is not a Sicilian tradition but a French one... but that's another matter.
How many of us remember pleasant after-dinner moments spent with the family peeling chestnuts and sipping novello? And then this is what counts, the unique flavor that only tradition can give, and this is precisely the case of the custom linked to the Feast of San Martino , of eating chestnuts with wine.
Which Sicilian wine to pair with chestnuts?
The choice is quite vast: Sicilian wine production boasts excellent products. And if it's true that reds lend themselves in a particular way, it's not said that you can't give the appropriate trials a chance: go for it, you might discover some gems. In the meantime, here we suggest some traditional proposals.
red Etna
Etna Rosso Doc has an intense and robust flavour, with spicy notes and an intriguing ruby red colour. It is a wine produced from ancient vineyards located on the slopes of Etna. A wine whose refinement takes place in French oak barrels for 1 year and, subsequently, for 6 months in the bottle.
Syrah
Syrah is a red wine with an enveloping, soft flavour. Dark ruby red colour, the nose reveals notes of cherry, plum and black pepper. Quite full-bodied, it is warm on the palate and characterized by a medium persistence that goes perfectly with boiled or roasted chestnuts .
