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Tripe

What wine with tripa (tripe), served in the Italian or Hungarian style, cooked various veggies, tomato, peppers, etc served in a thick broth (stew). Not perfect but so far, I am partial to a light chianti.
Answer From Expert Roger Bohmrich MW

I think the other ingredients you mention - tomatoes, peppers and the thick broth - are the determining factors in wine pairing. My preference would be for a medium weight red with fresh acidity and fairly good intensity. You may want to try a more concentrated Chianti Classico, one of the many good Sangiovese-based Tuscan blends (IGT Toscana), Barbera d'Asti, or even an Aglianico from Campania that is not too powerful.


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Roger has enjoyed a lengthy career in the wine trade as an importer and retailer, and at present he is an educator, speaker and consultant. He set up and managed Millesima USA, a New York merchant affiliated with a leading European company. Previously, he served as senior executive of importers Frederick Wildman & Sons. In recent years, Roger has judged wine competitions in Argentina, Turkey, Portugal, China and the U.S. Roger is one of America's first Masters of Wine.

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