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Salami

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Cured sausage selection

Barbera

Barbera's acidity cuts through the fat and complements the spiciness of salami.

Blend

Blend wines offer complexity that pairs well with the varied flavors in salami.

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Franc's herbal notes enhance the savory and spicy elements of salami.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins balance the rich, fatty texture of salami.

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

smoke/acid/bubbles — peaty smoke and soda lift fat and echo cured flavors

Score: 95

Coupe • Medium • 15 min

bitter/smoke/herbal — bitter Campari and smoky barrel notes cut richness and match spice

Score: 92

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

smoke/bitter/herbal — Islay + sweet vermouth offers savory balance and tannic lift

Score: 90

Copper Mug • Medium • 5 min

smoke/heat/acid — ginger brightness and lime spice play well with fatty, spiced salami

Score: 88

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

smoke/heat/acid — ginger beer zing and smoke cleanse the palate between bites

Score: 86

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

acid/bitter/herbal — citrus + Aperol/vermouth bitters cut fat and complement salami spice

Score: 84

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

acid/sweet — grapefruit acidity and honey soften saltiness and refresh the palate

Score: 82

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

smoke/bubbles/acid — simple smoky highball with lemon or ginger ale is bright and cleansing

Score: 80