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Eggplant Parmesan
Eggplant Parmesan
Food
Breaded eggplant baked with cheese
Best wine varietals
1
Chianti
Chianti's acidity complements tomato sauce and balances cheese richness.
Chianti's acidity complements tomato sauce and balances cheese richness.
2
Chianti Classico
Chianti Classico offers bright cherry notes that enhance eggplant flavors.
Chianti Classico offers bright cherry notes that enhance eggplant flavors.
3
Barbera
Barbera's high acidity cuts through the fried and cheesy texture well.
Barbera's high acidity cuts through the fried and cheesy texture well.
4
Blend
Blend wines provide complexity and balance to the layered dish.
Blend wines provide complexity and balance to the layered dish.
Best cocktails with this
1
Scotch Smoky Basil Sour
acidic/herbal - bright citrus and fresh basil cut cheese and tomato richness, herbal match with basil in dish
Score: 95
2
Scotch Brown Derby
acidic/sweet - grapefruit and honey balance tomato acidity and fried breading, brightens palate
Score: 92
3
Scotch Smoky Rosemary Sour
acidic/herbal - citrus lift and savory rosemary echo the dish’s herbs and trim fattiness
Score: 90
4
Scotch Smoky Thyme Sour
acidic/herbal - lemon-thyme freshness complements tomato acidity and herbaceous notes
Score: 88
5
Scotch Speyside Highball
acidic/bubbles - light, effervescent highball refreshes between bites and won’t overpower cheese
Score: 86
6
Scotch Speyside Spritz
acidic/bubbles/herbal - spritz provides fizz and citrus brightness with subtle herbal backbone
Score: 85
7
Scotch Speyside Smash
acidic/herbal - herb-forward smash with citrus refreshes and harmonizes with basil/oregano notes
Score: 84
8
Scotch Smoky Gold Rush
acidic/sweet - honey-lemon richness cuts fat and offers complementary savory-sweet balance
Score: 80