Gaetano's 101: Pairing Our Westfall Wines with Gaetano's Specialties

We want to give you a few tips on matching the perfect house wine with some of your favorite Gaetano's dishes. The right wine could compliment your dinner and bring out tastes and flavors you otherwise may not have tasted. We know many people have specific preferences when it comes to food and wine--many never stray from Penne Vodka and Pinot Grigio.

But when you try something new on our menu we hope we can help you find the perfect wine to compliment your meal.

Enjoy!


RED WINES

Merlot-Loaded with fruit with a smooth finish.

This red would go perfectly with our homemade potato gnocchi in a pomodoro sauce.
It would also soothe your pallate if you're eating a blackened fish. Although white is usually prefered with fish, blackened style makes Merlot favorable.
Also perfect for House Specialty, Lamb Osso Bucco

Petite Sirah- Inky dark and unfiltered, this wine show lots of character

This would be a nice choice for a dish with Prosciutto such as Mission Figs with Prosciutto di Parma.
It would also compliment grilled meat dishes, such as the Grilled Hangar Steak, or Pork Chops Contadina.

Cabernet Sauvignon- "The King of Red Wine Grapes" Full bodied wine has nice fruit aromas with sturdy tannins that have a smoothe finish.

You'll want to drink this with two of Gaetano's hearty favorites--the delicious Rigatoni Bolognese and Beef Braciola. Also great with Veal Slatimbocca in a mushroom demi-glace. It's the perfect compliment to a meal in the fall or winter.

Sangiovese-Made from the Chianti grape in the Tuscany Region of Italy. This garnet colored wine explodes with cherries and has a soft finish.

A favorite among Gaetano's customers because it matches just about anything authentic Italian. Derived from Sanguis Jovis in 16th Century Tuscany, meaning 'Jupiter's Blood.'
Try it with Calamari Calabrese to compliment the spices and crostini bread.
Or give it a shot with any authentic Gaetano's dish.



WHITE WINES

Both of our white wines are award winning and are favorites with a number of pasta and fish dishes. Enjoy them with white fish such as Tilapia or Swordfish or Pasta dishes such as Scallops Tuscany, and Fettucini Teresa with shrimp.

Chardonnay-Bright tropical fruit flavors with a hint of oak.

The perfect match for all Mediterranian Fish like Tilapia and Bronzino.
Also a favorite with Gaetano's Linguini and White Clam Sauce.
Try it with any white wine, garlic, and olive oil based sauce.
Chicken Carciofi, Chicken Franciase, and Shrimp Scampi.

Pinot Grigio- Light & crisp with hints of melon and spice

Also delicious with just about any seafood dish, regardless of a red or white sauce. A lot of Gaetano's sauces are tomato based, but infused with white wine, making them perfect for Pinot Grigio.
It's great with lightly breaded dishes such as Veal Cutlet Milanese.

Don't forget our two delicious Sangria's!
Spanish Passion Red, and White made with Peach Chardonnay and fresh fruit.


Enjoy Westfall Wineries Award Winning Wines at Gaetano's!