Barbera
Barbera's acidity cuts through the richness of red-braised pork.
Merlot
Merlot's soft tannins complement the tender, flavorful pork.
Syrah
Syrah offers bold fruit and spice that matches the braising flavors.
Tempranillo
Tempranillo's earthiness pairs well with the savory pork dish.
Coupe • Medium • 10 min
acid/smoke — citrus and smoke cut richness, complements caramelized pork
Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min
sweet/bitter/smoke — dark rum’s molasses notes mirror braising caramel; bitters balance sweet-fat
Old Fashioned • Medium • 10 min
smoke/herbal/acid — smoky scotch with lemon and mint refreshes and echoes umami
Wine glass • Medium • 5 min
bitter/herbal/bubbles — amaro’s bitterness and sparkle cleanse the palate from fattiness
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/sweet — tamarind tang and lime brighten the rich, sweet-salty pork
Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles/heat — lime and ginger beer cut fat and add spicy lift to savory pork