Wine brings out the flavor of food and enhances the dining experience. An Italian meal with family and friends is not complete without wine. Not only does wine complement a meal, it’s also a common ingredient used in Italian cooking. At Olive Garden, our chefs use wine to create delicious, authentic sauces.
How Wine is Made
Wine has been made for thousands of years. The process for making wine has remained relatively unchanged through the ages. Wine making is part natural science and part winemaker’s art, which results in a delightful variety of flavorful wines.
Grapes are harvested in the fall and are crushed to release their rich juices. The juice and flavor-packed skins of the grapes are placed into a tank so that the natural process of fermentation can take place. After fermentation, the juice may be placed in oak barrels for aging. When the winemaker judges it is ready, it is bottled.
Pairing Wine
To find a wine that complements your favorite Olive Garden entrée, use our Food & Wine Pairing tool. It’s a simple and easy way to find a favorite new wine.
