Wine pairing on a new and different level

Experience the Finest Selection of Italian

and International Wines and Champagnes

We are continually on a search for Quality, Our Quality which – We are well aware –might not coincide with other people’s concept of Quality. We like the idea that our choices are as Unique as you are.

BEST ITALIAN CUISINE IN NYC

New York Upper West Side Corner of Italy

FINest Italian And Worldwide Wines and Champagne

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Our Wine List counts more than 1000 labels and keeps growing

Discover elevated dining at Lucciola Italian Restaurant on New York's Upper West Side. Chef Michele Casadei Massari's culinary mastery combines with the finest Italian and worldwide wines, creating an unforgettable gastronomic journey. Our expanding selection of over 1000 wines complements authentic Italian recipes, evolving with our cherished customers. Wine pairing is an art, enhancing flavors, achieving balance, and engaging multiple senses. From delicate harmonies to seamless texture unions, each pairing celebrates culinary traditions and cultural significance. Experiment with personal preferences for an enjoyable and memorable dining experience. In conclusion, wine pairing is integral, an art to be savored, enhancing the intricate interplay between food and wine at every meal.

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  • It’s Crucial. Successful wine pairing will enhance the dining experience – potentially heightening the food's flavors, textures, and qualities. Advice from a skilled sommelier or waiting staff may encourage diners to be more adventurous by providing confidence that their selections will work well together. 

  • The most important elements to pay attention to in pairing wine and food are the acidity, tannin, alcohol, and any overt wood flavors in the wine. PAIR THE WINE TO YOUR TASTE. We know our guest’s taste in wine. If our guests only drink red wine, consider matching red wine, even to fish.

  • Before we dive into some basic rules, know this: essentially, there are two ways to pair food and wine: You can select a wine that will complement a dish (complementary pairing). You can choose a wine that will enhance a word (congruent -pairing). What is the most challenging food to pair with wine?

  • Asparagus, Asparagus makes it onto every list of complex foods to pair with wine, Vinaigrette, While vinaigrette dressing livens up salads, it slays most wines, Raw Fish. The paradox is that Raw Fish makes it tricky to pair Bleu Cheese, Barbecue Sauce, Artichokes, and Chocolate.