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Osso Buco

Osso Buco

Food

Braised veal shank

Best wine varietals

1

Barolo

Barolo's tannins and acidity complement the rich, braised veal flavors of Osso Buco.

2

Bordeaux

Bordeaux blends offer structure and earthiness that match the dish's depth and herbs.

3

Merlot

Merlot's softness and plum notes balance the savory, slow-cooked meat.

4

Barbera

Barbera's bright acidity cuts through the richness and enhances tomato-based sauces.

Best cocktails with this

1
Scotch Smoky Sidecar

Scotch Smoky Sidecar

Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min

acid/citrus — bright lemon and orange liqueur cuts rich braise, cleansing and classic match

Score: 95
2
Scotch Smoky Vieux Carré

Scotch Smoky Vieux Carré

Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke/bitter/herbal — deep, smoky and bitters-forward to match braised richness and echo savory notes

Score: 95
3
Honey French 75

Honey French 75

Champagne flute • Medium • 5 min

bubbles/acid — bright lemon and sparkling lift to cut fat and refresh between bites

Score: 92
4
Scotch Smoky Spritz

Scotch Smoky Spritz

Wine glass • Medium • 10 min

smoke/bubbles/acid — smoky backbone with effervescence; cleanses palate and complements braise

Score: 90
5
Honey Negroni

Honey Negroni

Old Fashioned • Medium • 5 min

bitter/sweet — bitter orange and herbaceous gin balance the meat’s richness and gremolata citrus

Score: 88
6
Scotch Smoky Widow’s Kiss

Scotch Smoky Widow’s Kiss

Coupe • Medium • 10 min

herbal/sweet — Chartreuse and sweet vermouth add herbal complexity to complement veal and gremolata notes

Score: 88
7
Honey Boulevardier

Honey Boulevardier

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

bitter/sweet — whiskey-warmth and vermouth depth with bitters to stand up to the hearty veal

Score: 86
8
Honey Rosemary Smash

Honey Rosemary Smash

Old Fashioned • Medium • 10 min

herbal/sweet/acid — rosemary’s savory aroma and honey’s roundness play nicely with braised flavors

Score: 85
9
Scotch Smoky Gold Rush

Scotch Smoky Gold Rush

Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min

acid/sweet — honey and lemon balance fatty, gelatinous texture with bright citrus lift

Score: 85
10
Final Ward

Final Ward

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

herbal/acid — chartreuse’s herbal complexity plus rye’s spice complements the savory, gelatinous texture

Score: 84
11
Scotch Smoky Fig Sour

Scotch Smoky Fig Sour

Coupe • Medium • 10 min

smoke/sweet/acid — smoky scotch and fig sweetness with citrus brightness to mirror the dish’s depth

Score: 83
12
Scotch Speyside Rob Roy

Scotch Speyside Rob Roy

Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min

bitter/herbal — vermouth-driven, savory bitters accent braising jus and umami

Score: 83
13
Stag’s Head

Stag’s Head

Rocks glass • Medium • 5 min

sweet/bitter — bourbon and sweet vermouth with aromatic bitters mirror caramelized flavors and richness

Score: 80