With the arrival of spring and fine weather, nature begins to blossom and bear fruit with new seasonal foods and the desire to enjoy the finally milder temperatures outdoors and, why not, enjoy a good bottle of wine with spring characteristics.

Spring wines: characteristic and pairings

In spring, not only does the weather change, even dishes are coloured with seasonal fruit and vegetables, bringing freshness and lightness to menus. This is why the dishes of the spring season prefer pairings with fresher, lighter wines that are less structured and aged than the great red wines of winter. Spring wines are young and floral, characterised by a balanced acidity and savoury finish, able to perfectly accompany seasonal vegetables such as asparagus, peas, broad beans, artichokes and more. 

Vermentino di Sardegna: the perfect wine for spring

Vermentino di Sardegna DOC, which is elevated to DOCG status in the Gallura area, is a wine from Sardinia that can encapsulate the spring and scents of the Mediterranean in a goblet. Vermentino wines, such as 'Aghiloja' Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG, are characterised by minerality, sapidity and a rich aromatic profile with floral and fruity notes. Vermentino is a versatile wine for pairing: it excellently accompanies the entire meal from hors d'oeuvres to main courses. Its favourite pairings are fish, white meat, fresh salads, fried food, paella, but above all it succeeds in the difficult pairing with artichokes.

Spring and red wine: Lambrusco

Emilia-Romagna is a land rich in gastronomic specialities, but not only: excellent wines such as Lambrusco are also produced here. This sparkling red wine, with its moderate alcohol content, pleasant acidity and aromas of flowers and red fruits, is the ideal wine to enjoy for those who do not want to give up a good red wine even in spring! There are several Lambrusco Controlled Designation of Origin (DOC) areas in Emilia, with types of Lambrusco ranging from more to less structured: Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC, for example, both in the sparkling version such as 'Lambrusco del Fondatore' di Sorbara DOC and in the Spumante version such as 'Carezza' Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC Metodo Classico 2018, are some examples of this type of wine with a medium structure and heady aromas, which can be paired with versatility with cold cuts, cheeses, finger food and raw fish. 

Rosé wine: the star of spring and summer

Rosé wines become the stars of spring and summer: thanks to their delicacy and versatility, they are ideal to accompany vegetarian, meat and fish menus. There are several Italian regions where rosé wines are produced with excellent qualities and characteristics to be discovered, due to the terroirs of origin that, from Lake Garda to the lava soils of Sicily, offer excellent wines of the type, such as 'Sul Vulcano' Etna Rosato DOC 2021, perfect to accompany both the vegetable dishes that colour the tables in spring and Asian specialities. 

What could be better than a bubbly to toast to spring?

When it comes to toasts, bubbles are always the perfect wines to celebrate any occasion with a bang - why not raise a glass in celebration of new beginnings, changes and temperatures that are starting to get warmer? The bubbles are able to accompany the entire meal thanks to their pleasant and easy drinking, even succeeding in the challenge of pairing excellently with asparagus, as in the case of the Trento DOC Brut Sellaronda, the result of heroic cultivation that transports one sip to the Dolomites. This bubbly is perfect with risottos and grilled fish, a perfect idea to welcome spring!

Celebrating nature's first fruits with an organic wine

Spring itself is an invitation to conviviality and being in the open air: organic wines, to be defined as such, must respect a series of rules that respect nature and man, resulting in healthy and genuine products, a true hymn to nature. In Italy, organic wine production is mainly centred in Sicily, Apulia and Tuscany: there are many reasons to choose an organic wine. If you are looking for spring in a goblet "Jasmin" Zibibbo Secco Terre Siciliane IGT 2021 is the wine that evokes spring flowers, citrus fruits and marine notes, the ideal match for an aperitif and a fresh couscous.

Now that you know some of the tips to pair well with spring dishes and temperatures, taste the wine labels that most stimulate your interest and taste buds: on Svinando you will find a rich selection of wines perfect for spring!