Pappardelle with Wild Mushroom Ragu
pasta • umami • rich
Also known as: wild mushroom pappardelle, mushroom ragu pasta
About the Dish
Pappardelle with Wild Mushroom Ragu is a italian pasta that leans on pasta, umami, rich. We look for bottles that respect the texture and seasoning without drowning the dish.
Our goal: keep the pasta feel intact while adding lift from Cote de Nuits Burgundy Pinot Noir.
Top Pour: Cote de Nuits Burgundy Pinot Noir
Earthy pinot mirrors mushroom depth while keeping the pasta silky.
Body: mediumAcidity: mediumTannin: lowSweetness: dry
Why it works
- Gentle tannin keeps pastry and duck fat silky rather than bitter.
- Earthy aromatics echo mushroom ragu and duxelles.
Signature aromas
red cherryforest floorbaking spice
Pairing Playbook
- Gentle tannin keeps pastry and duck fat silky rather than bitter.
- Earthy aromatics echo mushroom ragu and duxelles.
- Avoid: high-oak chardonnay, jammy zinfandel.
Solid Alternates
Willamette — Body: lightWillamette — Acidity: mediumWillamette — Tannin: lowWillamette — Sweetness: dryLanghe — Body: fullLanghe — Acidity: mediumLanghe — Tannin: highLanghe — Sweetness: dry
FAQ
- What wine pairs best with Pappardelle with Wild Mushroom Ragu?
- Cote de Nuits Burgundy Pinot Noir is our first pour because Earthy pinot mirrors mushroom depth while keeping the pasta silky..
- Are there budget-friendly alternatives for Pappardelle with Wild Mushroom Ragu?
- If Cote de Nuits Burgundy Pinot Noir is out of reach, grab Willamette Valley Pinot Noir—it shares the same structure and keeps the food in focus.
- Which wines should I avoid with Pappardelle with Wild Mushroom Ragu?
- Skip styles like high-oak chardonnay, jammy zinfandel—they fight the seasoning or overwhelm the dish.
- What if I want a non-alcoholic pairing for Pappardelle with Wild Mushroom Ragu?
- Try sparkling water with a citrus twist, chilled oolong tea, or verjus spritzes—they mirror acidity without the alcohol.
Skip These Bottles
high-oak chardonnayjammy zinfandel
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