Sommeliers, winery owners, writers and importers share their favourite Italian food and wine pairings – some classic, others more surprising – and the stories that lie behind them…

A delicious blend of Cheddar, Emmental and white wine makes this a melty (yet suitably spooky) delight for your Halloween party – or any autumn gathering. Serve with cherry tomato-topped nachos for a

FOOD STYLING: KIM MORPHEW. PROP STYLING: MORAG FARQUHAR ...

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SERVES 6 | PREP 20 MINS PLUS RESTING | COOK 2 HRS | EASY 1 tbsp olive oil300g venison mince1 onion, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, crushed2 bay leaves1 tsp ground cinnamon½ tsp ground allspice175ml re

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 30 mins ■ Cook 50 mins 4 large field mushrooms4 tbsp olive oil1 garlic clove, chopped400g spinach leavesflour, for dusting1 tbsp thyme leaves500g block all-butter puff pastry140g sti