When pairing food with barolo, one must have this mindset: "Il vino per baroni" (the wine for kings). Thus, the kingly barolo should be paired with robust and flavorful dishes. Top barolo partners are red meats like beef and venison, and elegant mushrooms like truffles. Wine connoisseurs bet for the following recipes: ossobuco alla milanese, steak, braised meat, roasts, and stews. Barolo also makes a perfect companion for sweet, creamy, and fruity cheeses like grana padano, boschetto al tartufo, fontina, and smoked gouda.

Barolo can also be used as an ingredient for dishes that require red wine. Its rich, potent flavor will surely perk up menus that lack entusiasmo. Use it for pot roasts and beef stews.

Still, most wine enthusiasts prefer the classic arrangement: a separate glass of barolo and a lower-class red wine for cooking. Given the favoloso look, the saporito taste, and the profumato smell of this wine, anyone will surely go delizioso!