With traditional game dishes (such as elk, deer, and even reindeer), it’s best to stick with equally traditional classic wines that suit game. These include wines from the Rioja, Rhône, Tuscany, and Piedmont regions.
Game meatballs are often served with mashed potatoes and cream sauce as accompaniments. This dish pairs well with similar wines as sautéed reindeer: berry-forward, low-tannin, and acidic red wines. Try French Château du Trignon Côtes du Rhône or Italian Maraia Barbera del Monferrato
