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Mortadella

Food

Italian pork sausage

Brut Champagne

Brut Champagne's acidity and bubbles cut through Mortadella's fat and enhance its delicate flavors.

Barbera

Barbera's bright acidity balances the rich, fatty texture of Mortadella well.

Gamay

Gamay's light body and fresh fruit complement Mortadella without overpowering it.

Albariño

Albariño's crispness and slight salinity refresh the palate alongside Mortadella.

Flute • Easy • 5 min

Bright bubbles and citrus cut the fat; lively pairing. (acid/bubbles)

Score: 90

Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min

acid — bright lime acidity cuts fat, complements savory pork

Score: 88

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

Grapefruit bitterness and sparkle refreshes the palate against fatty mortadella. (bitter/acid/bubbles)

Score: 88

Coupe • Easy • 5 min

acid — clean citrus sour refreshes and balances fattiness

Score: 85

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

Clean, citrus and soda lighten the richness—simple and refreshing. (acid/bubbles)

Score: 85

Martini glass • Easy • 5 min

briny/umami — olive brine/umami echoes cured-meat saltiness, savory match

Score: 82

Martini glass • Easy • 5 min

briny/umami — dirty martini style strengthens savory contrast with fat

Score: 80

Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min

Crisp lemon brightness and light sweetness complements the pork without overpowering. (acid/sweet)

Score: 80