Pairing Bruschetta correctly — a note on Prosecco

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Bruschetta. I ordered it with Prosecco and the bright and tomatoey elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. aged balsamic in particular became more prominent in a good way.

Italian cooking is intensely regional with little crossover between provinces. The a family trattoria in Rome is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Bruschetta with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.