Cacio e pepe or better , spaghetti cacio e pepe , are a typical dish of Roman cuisine, much loved throughout Italy. To prepare it, only three ingredients are needed: pasta, pecorino romano (cacio) and pepper, but one must not be deceived by this apparent simplicity... making them in a workmanlike manner requires a certain mastery.
The second aspect to consider, beyond the preparation, is the choice of wine to pair. Choosing the right wine for this dish, capable of enhancing its taste and aromas, can be an adventure full of pitfalls... but not with our advice!
What white wine to pair with spaghetti cacio e pepe
To indulge the spicy flavor of spaghetti cacio e pepe it is good to focus on a wine with a medium body, good softness and aromatic persistence . Among the whites , Vermentino di Toscana is perfect , but also Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi .
What red wine to pair with spaghetti cacio e pepe
Even red wines are perfect for enhancing the rich and savory taste of cacio e pepe, as long as they have light tannins so as not to accentuate the spicy sensations and therefore the bitterness. The ideal is to choose a young red , soft, discreetly fresh and with a good alcohol content such as Barbera , Pinot Noir and Bardolino .