Pairing white truffles/tajarin and Piemontese wine...(??)

[erica]

A small group of friends is planning to splurge on white Alba truffles to shave over a simple tajarin/tagliatelle that will showcase the truffles.

We will have the pasta as a secondi/main course and want to select the best wine to complement the dish. Should we go for Roero Arnais, or a Piemontese red? Barbaresco? Dolcetto?

We need the help of the CH wine mavens!

Mille grazie!

[erica]

CHers to the rescue! We will go red. I will forego the Barolos and seek out something a bit lighter: a Langhe Nebbiolo or Barbera..

By all means, keep the discussion going...many, many thanks!!

[Asomaniac]

Langhe Nebbiolo. Barolo / Barbaresco is too much; something lighter like a Langhe Nebbiolo is a wonderful match.

[drumwine]

Barolo & Barbaresco are THE classic matchups with white truffles....also love Brunello with them.

[Asomaniac]

Matter of individual taste I guess. I find it too strong, too much. Likewise Brunello.

[RicRios]

"Barolo & Barbaresco are THE classic matchups "

Certainly not in Italy.

[Steve_K]

I would go for a Langhe Nebbiolo

[DavidT]

How about a quality Barbera from Piemonte?
Be sure to read this article:

http://www.chow.com/stories/10212

[RicRios]

Not too low ( as in: Dolcetto ), not too high ( as in: Barolo, Barbaresco ).
Mid-way red is what Italians recommend: Barbera, Langhe Rosso, Langhe Nebbiolo.

Or if in Umbria: Rosso di Montefalco, instead of Sagrantino.

et cetera

[mengathon]

Dear sir, why not a well aged Barolo or Barbaresco, and in its place a younger Langhe? Just curious to hear you thoughts. Too overpowering? or simply let the truffles shine?

[RicRios]

Truffles = subtle
Aged nebbiolo = strong
Want truffles to shine? Go soft.