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Melanzane alla Parmigiana
Baked aubergine layered with tomato, mozzarella and parmesan is rich and savoury, the tomato bringing acidity and the cheese bringing umami and fat. The wine wants matching acidity and only gentle tannin, or the umami will turn it metallic. Avoid big, tannic reds.
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