The Do's
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01
Lead with Italian acidity for the mezze table
Italian whites and sparkling out-pair anything bigger when tahini, lemon and yoghurt are involved. Default to Vermentino di Gallura, Falanghina del Sannio or Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco.
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Match dessert sweetness with Moscato d'Asti or Brachetto
Lebanese sweets ride syrup, rose-water and orange-blossom. Moscato d'Asti DOCG and Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG match the plate without going over the top.
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Pick a versatile cross-cutting red for mixed grills
Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG and lighter Aglianico handle chicken to lamb in one bottle. Pour both at slightly cooler than the usual room-temperature default.