Wine and meat: is there a better pairing? Our wine shop is the perfect companion to our restaurant and was created to offer the best labels and let you experience Italian wine in all its wonderful nuances, as well as a few sparkling options with a nod to the international scene.
To each meat its own wine. Our wine shop will help you choose the best one.
Let’s debunk a myth: the rule that meat should always be accompanied by red wine has several exceptions. The way the meat is cooked plays an important role in determining the choice of wine.
As a general rule, the more complex the cooking, the more structured the wine. And as the fatty component of the dish increases, so should the tannin and structure of the wine.
Therefore, poultry cooked and seasoned in a simple way will go better with white wines with a certain structure and personality; it is better to avoid full-bodied red wine as it would end up overpowering the taste of the meat.
Leaner beef cuts are best paired with lighter red wines, while fatter beef cuts are best served with bolder red wines, richer in tannin. As the flavours become stronger, the meat will need a more full-bodied and flavoursome wine.
As you can see, wine pairing is a very sophisticated art, so when you sit down at the table in our restaurant, our staff will be more than happy to advise you on the best choice.
The wine shop and our happy hour: a winning combination
If you happen to drop by the Aventino district, our happy houris a must. You will enjoy a charcuterie board and a good glass of wine right in the centre of Rome, with our selection of cheeses, cold cuts and various snacks. A must try!
Take home the quality of Italian wine
In our wine shop you can buy any bottle you like: perhaps the very one you enjoyed during your meal or happy hour! That’s the beauty of Aventina: you can take home whatever you eat or drink.
If you want meat, all you have to do is swing by the butcher counter, for other ingredients there are the charcuterie and delicatessen counters, and for wine there is our wine shop: you will be able to savour at home the same flavours that won you over at the table.
