Italy Duck & Wine Pairing Guide

Explore Italian recipes featuring delicious traditional ingredients paired with fantastic Italian wines. Follow along as we #ExploreDuckandWine on our Facebook, Instagram & Tiktok.

Italy's culinary culture focuses on regional ingredients and savory flavors. Liv explores the Sicily and Tuscan regions with Duck Arancini and Gorgonzola Duck Breast along with our features of several other Italian classics such as lasagna and focaccia.

Sicilian Duck Arancini

Arancini is a classic appetizer you will find throughout Italy, especially in the Sicily region. What is "Arancini" you may ask? It's essentially stuffed and fried balls of risotto! We are shaking up this classic with diced Roast Half Duck in a tomato based Duck sauce mixture stuffed in with fresh mozzarella. This fried appetizer pairs perfectly with a Prosecco from Italy. Find this recipe on #CookingWithLiv!

Tuscan Stuffed Duck Breast

This dish features our Duck Breast stuffed with fresh basil, oregano, rosemary and parmesan. Easy to make and packed with flavor, this is a great recipe for an every day week night or a special meal. Serve on top of a pasta and pair with a sauce for even more Italian flare. A Super Tuscan Red Blend pairs wonderfully with the herbs in this recipe.

Gorgonzola Truffle Duck Breast Gnocchi

Liv combines her favorite ingredients from the Tuscan region in this recipe topped with Duck Breast. Gorgonzola cheese, parmesan and truffle oil are mixed into a decadent sauce for a classic gnocchi dish. Break out a nice Chianti Riserva for this mouthwatering meal. Check out #CookingWithLiv for a video of this recipe!

Butternut Squash Duck Lasagna

This dish features our Duck Legs and Duck Fat baked into a delicious lasagna. Created by Chef Rebecca Alarcon, in our 2016 Student Chef Recipe Contest, this recipe features fresh spinach, mushrooms, ricotta and savory baked into a delicious lasagna. This bechamel based lasagna pairs well with Sangiovese from Central Italy.

Duck Focaccia Pizza

We can't tour tastes of Italy without a classic Naples style Pizza! Our Duck Breast tops this Focaccia pizza along with classic Italian ingredients such as sundried tomatoes, garlic and provolone. Pair with a Chianti Classico!