Our Wine Pairing Recipes | Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery

Bacon & Leek Brunch Pizza

Main Courses

Pizza for breakfast? Yes! This pizza is featured at our monthly Sycamore Grove Sunday Brunch, offered at the winery the first Sunday of each month. Prepare this pizza at home, or better yet, join us at Ferrari-Carano for brunch and we'll serve you...paired with your favorite glass of F-C wine too, of course!

Baked Brie with Lemon & Apple Compote

Appetizers

This is a beautiful baked Brie recipe that is sure to wow your guests. If you need a quick and easy appetizer any time of year, or during the holidays when fresh lemons are abundantly available, this baked Brie will be your go-to recipe. It's sure to become a favorite!

Beet Cured Salmon with Horseradish Cream

Appetizers

This elegant appetizer requires a couple days preparation, but it's worth the effort. Delight guests or enjoy as a special treat for yourself. Serve with water crackers.

Cast Iron Pizza with Nduja, Scallions & Olives

Main Courses

What is nduja, you might ask? It's a spicy, spreadable sausage from Calabria in southern Italy that's been gaining favor here over recent years. Check specialty markets or online to purchase, or, if you'd rather, substitute soppressata or pepperoni. Either way, this pizza paired with our Pinot Noir is a perfect pairing.

Cherry & Cabernet Braised Short Ribs

Main Courses

Comfort food at its finest, these short ribs are worth the wait, we promise. A perfect weekend dinner meal, serve our short ribs with mashed potatoes and vegetables, and a glass of your favorite F-C Cab.

Chicken Confit with Blackberry Gastrique

Main Courses

No need to wait for blackberry-picking season to make this delicious Chicken Confit! Serve this colorful dish with a side of rice and your favorite green vegetable, like steamed broccoli or roasted asparagus, and your favorite Ferrari-Carano Pinot Noir.

Dungeness Crab Cakes with Meyer Lemon Aioli

Appetizers

The secret to the success of this recipe is quality crab meat, and here in Northern California during the winter, Dungeness Crab is pretty plentiful. These crab cakes are delicious paired with any one of our Chardonnays, but we especially like it with the Reserve.

Farfalle with Spinach & Walnut Pesto

Pasta & Side Dishes

This is an easy, delicious pasta dish that pairs perfectly with our Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay.

Filet Mignon with Spring Onion Bordelaise

Main Courses

This filet will melt in your mouth if done just right. Top it with the Spring Onion Bordelaise and pair with one of our Cabernet Sauvignons, and you can't go wrong.

Garden Greens with Ricotta Salata & Fennel

Soups and Salads

A simple, delicious salad for any time of year that's quick and easy to make. Add apples and walnuts for a nice touch.

Grilled Porterhouse Steak with Garlic Confit

Main Courses

Delicious for summer and all your summer celebrations, our Grilled Porterhouse Steak pairs perfectly with our Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon.

Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Romesco Sauce

Appetizers

The fresh lemon perfectly enhances the flavor of the shrimp in this recipe. You may want to double this recipe, these will go quick!

Grilled Watermelon with Feta and Basil

Appetizers

Light and refreshing with just the right amount of kick. So easy you'll be making this all summer long!

Gruyere Mac & Cheese with Sourdough Gremolata

Pasta & Side Dishes

Everything about mac and cheese makes us want to smile! Deliciously cheesy, ultra creamy and topped with crunchy sourdough breadcrumbs, pair this easy-to-make Gruyere Mac & Cheese with our Sonoma County Chardonnay or Reserve Chardonnay. Trust us, people will be asking for more!

Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb with Blueberry Gastrique

Main Courses

Our recipe for rack of lamb crusted with garlic, Panko, parsley, rosemary and Parmesan with a delicious blueberry gastrique is a perfect match to serve with our UNA, Merlot or one of our Pinot Noirs. The gastrique can be made up to 2 days ahead.

Herb Crusted Reverse Seared Prime Rib

Main Courses

A show-stopping masterpiece, this prime rib will make your guests think you labored for hours, when you really let the roast do all the work. Juicy, full of flavor and a holiday favorite.

Linguine with Clam Sauce

Pasta & Side Dishes

A quick and easy dish, our Linguine Vongole (linguine with clam sauce) is a favorite pasta dish any night of the week. Add a splash of Vermouth for a subtle aromatic layer of flavor.

Meyer Lemon Risotto with Arugula Pistou

Pasta & Side Dishes

The lighter style ingredients - Meyer lemon and arugula -- in this risotto make it the perfect pairing for our Sonoma County Chardonnay, a smooth and full-bodied wine while vibrant and refreshing at the same time.

New Year’s Day Black-Eyed Pea Soup

Soups and Salads

When did Black-Eyed Pea Soup become a New Year's Day tradition? It's said that eating this soup on New Year's Day will bring a year's worth of good luck. We're not sure when it started, but why not try this recipe paired with our Sonoma County Chardonnay for a cozy kick off to your New Year?

Spaghetti alla Puttanesa

Pasta & Side Dishes

This classic spaghetti dish is simple and elegant, and perfectly paired with our Cabernet Sauvignon or Siena. Serve with a green salad and garlic bread.

Uova al Forno -Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Ciabatta Bread

Main Courses

A delicious brunch recipe, and one we serve at our monthly Sycamore Grove Brunch at the winery (see events page for details). Serve with plenty of crusty sliced bread.