A meeting between Chef and Sommelier

An Invitation to Discovery: The Wine & Cuisine Journey of La Rocca

There are evenings that are not simply looking for dinner.
They seek a memory.

At La Rocca Pitigliano, every experience begins with a simple idea: to slow down time, allowing space for gestures, conversations, and that pleasant feeling of being exactly in the right place.

Chef Mirio Biondi’s cuisine meets a cellar built with sensitivity and vision. Not a collection of labels, but a journey designed to accompany you, glass by glass, towards a complete, elegant, and natural experience.

The Perfect Beginning: Sea, Light, and Bubbles:
The first sip already tells the evening's story.

In front of a Gran Crudo di mare, the slow effervescence of an important Champagne complements the delicacy of the fish without overwhelming it. The freshness caresses the palate, while the minerality recalls the breath of the Mediterranean.

A glass of Bollinger Special Cuvée or a Franciacorta Ca’ del Bosco Vintage Collection is not just a pairing:
it’s a discreet way to enter the evening with elegance.

Here, everything invites you to stay a moment longer.

Recommended Pairings

• Gran Crudo di mare “Nostrum”
  - Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut
  Creamy structure, fine bubbles, and aromatic depth perfect for shellfish and oysters.

• Three Tartares of the Mediterranean
  - Champagne Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru
  Mineral precision and freshness that enhance the natural sweetness of the fish.

• Selected Oysters
  - Franciacorta Ca’ del Bosco Vintage Collection Extra Brut
  Italian elegance that can stand up to great Champagnes.

Homemade Pasta and Great Whites:

The artisan pasta of La Rocca allows for refined pairings with great Italian whites, often underestimated compared to renowned reds.

The pasta of La Rocca is made fresh every day in the internal laboratory.
It is an ancient gesture that meets a contemporary vision.

The chitarrine with clams and bottarga find balance alongside a deep white like the Testamatta Bianco: a wine that evolves slowly in the glass, just like a conversation that becomes increasingly interesting.

With linguine with mussels and baby squids, the Cervaro della Sala accompanies the creaminess of the dish with natural composure. Nothing is excessive, everything is harmony.

These are pairings designed for those who love to discover wine without ostentation, allowing themselves to be guided with confidence.

Recommended Pairings

• Chitarrine with clams and bottarga
  - Testamatta Bianco – Bibi Graetz
  One of the most prestigious whites from the Tuscan coast: marine complexity and extraordinary persistence.

• Linguine with mussel and baby squid emulsion
  - Cervaro della Sala
  Iconic Italian Chardonnay, capable of accompanying creamy and iodized textures.

• Half Pacchero with seafood soup
  - Poggio del Crine Sauvignon
  Aromatic intensity and mineral tension for a contemporary kitchen pairing.

The Moment of the Land: Meats, Fire, and Great Reds:
When the meat arrives, the dining room changes pace.

The aroma of the grill, the warmth of the light, the sound of clinking glasses.
It is the moment when Tuscany expresses itself with greater authenticity.

A dry-aged Fiorentina finds its natural companion in a wine like Sassicaia: deep, refined, never aggressive.
With the quail alla cacciatora, Ornellaia slowly reveals its nuances, discreetly and characteristically accompanying the dish.

These are wines that do not seek attention.
They deserve it.

Recommended Pairings

• Dry-aged Canova selection steak
  - Sassicaia Bolgheri DOC
  Absolute reference of Italian wine in the world: Bordeaux elegance and Tuscan soul.

• Boneless quail alla cacciatora
  - Ornellaia
  Aromatic complexity and tannic depth ideal for noble meats.

• Wild piglet with double cooking
  - Guidalberto – Tenuta San Guido
  Perfect balance between power, finesse, and drinkability.
  
  

The Iconic Moment — The Time for Brunello:
There are moments that ask for something more.

A Brunello di Montalcino opened at the table is not just a wine: it is a gesture of celebration.
An anniversary, a long-awaited meeting, an evening to remember.

Alongside ossobuco cappellacci or guinea fowl pappardelle, Brunello accompanies the dinner with depth and calm, inviting you to stay seated a little longer.

Because the best evenings are never rushed.

Recommended Pairings

• Maremma ossobuco cappellaccio
  - Brunello di Montalcino Castello Romitorio

• Pappardelle with guinea fowl ragu
  - Filo di Seta Brunello di Montalcino
  
  

The Finale: Sweetness, Silence, and Conversation:
The finale is not a conclusion.
It is a gentle pause.

A glass of Muffato della Sala or a slowly served Passito accompanies desserts and extends the evening. The lights dim, conversations become more intimate, time seems to stand still.

It is often in this moment that the most beautiful memory is born.

Recommended Pairings

• House Dessert - Muffato della Sala

• Cheese Tasting - Petit Manseng Passito

• End of Meal - Porto Tawny Niepoort
  
  

The philosophy of the cellar at La Rocca does not simply consist of offering a wide selection of wines, but in guiding the guest towards the bottles capable of transforming dinner into a memory.

Starting from a simple philosophy, at La Rocca, wine is not offered to impress, but to make you feel welcomed.

Every pairing is born with the same care with which one chooses a truly special place: seeking authenticity, elegance, and that rare feeling of exclusivity that does not need to be declared.

Because true luxury is feeling at ease, surrounded by beauty, taste, and sincere attention.

And perhaps that is the secret of La Rocca:
not simply offering a dinner, but gift you an evening to remember.