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Salami
Salami
Food
Cured sausage selection
Best wine varietals
1
Barbera
Barbera's acidity cuts through the fat and complements the spiciness of salami.
Barbera's acidity cuts through the fat and complements the spiciness of salami.
2
Blend
Blend wines offer complexity that pairs well with the varied flavors in salami.
Blend wines offer complexity that pairs well with the varied flavors in salami.
3
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc's herbal notes enhance the savory and spicy elements of salami.
Cabernet Franc's herbal notes enhance the savory and spicy elements of salami.
4
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins balance the rich, fatty texture of salami.
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins balance the rich, fatty texture of salami.
Best cocktails with this
1
Scotch Islay Highball
smoke/acid/bubbles — peaty smoke and soda lift fat and echo cured flavors
Score: 95
2
Scotch Barrel Aged Negroni
bitter/smoke/herbal — bitter Campari and smoky barrel notes cut richness and match spice
Score: 92
3
Scotch Islay Rob Roy
smoke/bitter/herbal — Islay + sweet vermouth offers savory balance and tannic lift
Score: 90
4
Scotch Islay Mule
smoke/heat/acid — ginger brightness and lime spice play well with fatty, spiced salami
Score: 88
5
Scotch Smoky Ginger Beer
smoke/heat/acid — ginger beer zing and smoke cleanse the palate between bites
Score: 86
6
Scotch Paper Plane
acid/bitter/herbal — citrus + Aperol/vermouth bitters cut fat and complement salami spice
Score: 84
7
Scotch Brown Derby
acid/sweet — grapefruit acidity and honey soften saltiness and refresh the palate
Score: 82
8
Scotch Smoky Highball
smoke/bubbles/acid — simple smoky highball with lemon or ginger ale is bright and cleansing
Score: 80