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Caterina Ceraudo: Essentiality and Contemporary Territory

Read time: 5 min.

Caterina Ceraudo’s journey is part of the collaboration between Vinibuoni d’Italia and the Consorzio Prosecco DOC. Eight Italian chefs interpret their cuisine through a signature dish, paired with a Prosecco DOC selected by Alessandro Scorsone. A narrative that weaves together territories, experiences, and visions, celebrating the meeting between fine dining and one of the most appreciated Italian wines worldwide.

We move to Calabria, to Dattilo, where Caterina Ceraudo has been leading the kitchen since 2013 within her family’s farm. With a background in oenology and training at the academy of Niko Romito, she has developed a cuisine that is both essential and refined, deeply rooted in the territory. Awarded a Michelin Star and a Green Star, her work combines elegance, sustainability, and a strong focus on local ingredients.

Difficulty:

Hard

Preparation time:

90 minutes

Pairing:

Prosecco DOC Rosé Extra Brut

Process:

Recipe: Spaghettone with wild fennel pesto, pistachios, almonds, and shrimp
Dattilo – Strongoli

INGREDIENTS
Spaghettone, shrimp.
Wild fennel, almonds, pistachios, extra virgin olive oil, water.
Anchovies, garlic, extra virgin olive oil.
Lemon juice, orange zest, salt.

METHOD
Soak almonds and pistachios overnight. Blanch the wild fennel in salted water, cool it in ice water to preserve its color, then dry and finely chop it. Blend all pesto ingredients until smooth and homogeneous.

Marinate the shrimp with olive oil, salt, lemon juice, and orange zest.

Cook the pasta in plenty of salted water. Meanwhile, melt the anchovies in a pan with olive oil and a clove of garlic, then remove the garlic and add the pesto. Drain the pasta and toss it in the pan with the sauce, finishing with a few drops of lemon juice.

Plate at the center and top with the marinated shrimp.

PAIRING
A dish with great aromatic variety, combining herbal notes, dried fruits, and the freshness of shrimp. A composition that invites exploration, seeking balance and depth. Paired with Prosecco DOC Rosé Extra Brut: vibrant, elegant, and capable of accompanying the dish through a dynamic and harmonious journey.

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