Recipes

Before deciding what she would prepare for dinner, Jane’s grandmother, Marina, would visit her cellar to pick a bottle of wine. Today, wine continues to be an integrated part of every meal in Italy. We love that, and invite you to try some of our treasured recipes with a glass of our favorite Portalupi vino.

Eggplant Parmigiana

Eggplant is a staple of Italy due to its versatility and flavor. This recipe is delicious with the Bechamel sauce!

Chicken Piccata

Piccata is an Italian word spelled sometimes as picatta or pichotta. Traditionally, the Italians use veal (veal piccata). We love making Piccata with chicken!

Osso Buco

Osso Buco originated in the regions of Lombardy in the 19th century!

In Vino Pesto Ravioli

A traditional, iconic dish from Piemonte where you add Barbera to the pasta dish!

Polenta with Mascarpone

Polenta is a staple of Italy and dates back to Roman times. We have modernized it adding a little sweetness using Mascarpone!

Italian Pancetta Strata

Breakfast is not only the most important meal of the day but sometimes the most delicious! Sparkling with Breakfast.

Cioppino

Italian regional fish stew made with what is fresh and local! Hearty!

Seriously Smokin’ Salmon

A Borges family recipe from Tim’s father-the best smoked salmon ever!

Bagna Cauda

Bagna càuda is a hot dish made from garlic and anchovies, originating in Piedmont, Italy, during the 16th century.

Acquerello Risotto with Black Truffle

The key to a traditional Piemonte risotto is to use Acquerello rice. Chefs use this highly versatile strain all over Italy as the extra-long ageing process straightens the grain, making it less likely to break down in cooking.

Italian Pot Roast with Charbono (Arrosto al Barolo)

Italian pot roast. The meat is simmered with a heady mixture of vegetables and Portalupi Charbono.

Italian Spiedini Grilled on Cast Iron

Spiedini translates as skewers. Italian meat kebabs with vegetables. Italian tradition is that the main meat is breaded up. Grilled on a cast iron skillet (or you can BBQ). Perfect with Zinfandel.