Red Oltrepò Pavese (Italy)
Oltrepò Pavese is a wine district in Lombardia (Italy).
The red wine grapes cultivated here are: Barbera, Bonarda (Croatina), Uva Rara, Vespolina, Pinot Nero and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Oltrepò Pavese Flavors
Oltrepò Pavese wines tastes something between Dolcetto and Chianti:
Sour Cherry, Wild Berries, and Plum are typical aromas.
Hints of Dried Herbs and Truffle. Floral notes (Rose Petals, Violets).
 Sour Cherry |
 Raspberry |
 Red Currant |
 Plum |
 Dried Herbs |
 Truffle |
 Roses |
 Violets |
Tertiary Flavors from Aging:
 Chocolate |
 Coffee |
 Tobacco |
 Leather |
Oltrepò Pavese Profile
Typical Oltrepò Pavese red wines have medium body, crisp acidity, and firm tannins:
| BODY: | Medium |
| TANNINS: | Medium |
| FRUIT: | Medium |
| ACIDITY: | Medium - High |
| ALCOHOL: | 12-13% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 15-16°C (59-61°F) |
Oltrepò Pavese Food Pairing
Oltrepò Pavese pairs well with Savory Dishes, Stews, Stuffed Pasta, and Grilled Meat.
 Antipasti |
 Pizza |
 Pasta |
 Mushroom |
 Risotto |
Truffle |
 Pork |
 Veal |
 Duck |
 Rabbit |
 Wild Boar |
 Game |
Excellent Pairings
Lombardian Cuisine.
Pasta with Meat. Truffle.
Mushroom Dishes. Mushroom Pizza.
Pasta or Risotto with Truffle.
Boiled Meat. Wild Boar Stew.
Ossobuco (Veal Shank braised in Vegetables)
Roast Meat. Game. Rabbit.
Cheeses
Mature Cheese. Grana Padano. Parmigiano. Pecorino.
Piemonte Specialities:
Risotto alla Milanese.
Riso Carnaroli Risotto.
Cotoletta alla Milanese (Veal Cutlet).
The Ideal Glass for Oltrepò Pavese
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The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl. The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance. The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste. |
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About Oltrepò Pavese
Oltrepò Pavese is a wine district in the Province of Pavia squeezed in between 4 important wine regions such Piemonte, Liguria, Emilia-Romagna and Lombardia.
The river Po, the longest in Italy, is a natural border and the name Oltrepò means "on the other side of the river Po".
Located on the hills at the feet of the Ligurian Appennines, vineyards here produce red, white, rosé and sparkling wines in varying sweetness levels and they account for half of the wine production in the region of Lombardy.
Oltrepò Pavese is also called "Little Tuscany" because it reminds of beautiful Tuscany. Located a few miles from Milan, we recommend to explore it by car following Strada del Vino e dei Sapori dell’Oltrepò Pavese (about 60 km).
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
17% Croatina |
13% Chardonnay |
Red Wines |
White Wines |
Bonarda |
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Rosè Wines |
Sparkling Wines |
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Soil |
Climate |
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Lombardia DOCG Regions:
- Franciacorta DOCG
- Moscato di Scanzo DOCG
- Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
- Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG
- Valtellina Superiore DOCG