The 2006 Vietti Nebbiolo Perbacco is a complex grape, so it deserves to be paired with something a little more simple. Hearty rich flavours complement the complex textures of the Nebbiolo grape.

Spaghetti Bolognese

200g extra lean minced beef

200g minced veal

200g minced pork

6 medium-size garlic cloves

1 medium-size onion

1 large can diced tomatoes

1 large can tomato sauce

1 small can tomato paste

5 tbls olive oil

1 bay leaf

1 tbls of each of the following: oregano, tarragon, sweet basil, savory, sage, marjoram, thyme, rosemary and chives

1 tsp black pepper

200g fresh mushrooms

1 green pepper chopped

Using a deep pot, warm the olive oil at low eat. Add chopped onion and garlic and let soften for 5 minutes.

Add the three meats, increasing the heat to medium. Mix well with the onion and garlic until the meat is brown.

Add the bay leaf, pepper and herbs. Then add the tomato paste and mix it into all the ingredients in the pot.

Add the can of tomatoes and empty the tomato sauce into the pot. Simmer at low heat for 1 hour and 45 minutes. Slice the mushrooms and chop the green pepper. Add to the sauce 20 minutes before serving.

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 2 hours

Serves four