Pairings with wine: make the perfect pairing

The theme of the day is mouth-watering, because the combinations with wine stimulate any palate and because of this we need to make the right choice. So stay here and have a good read.

Initially, those who love cooking and socializing at home offer their guests an excellent bottle of wine. Pairing dishes with this drink is the secret to successful dinners!

The Kitchen Manual with this in mind will reveal a series of tips to help you become an expert on the subject, because for a perfect harmonization requires some information...

So, check out how pairing enhances any menu through its combinations. But first let's know a few things.

After all, what would harmonization be?

First of all, a good wine connoisseur is able to perceive the flavor notes of types of wine and a good dish. Having no difficulty harmonizing with food.

Well, a perfect pairing requires you to use wine according to the type of food, taking advantage of its flavors, and even enhancing it.

When harmonizing, each palate will have its own way of combining, considering its particularities of this gastronomic experience.

However, all these differentiations must reach the same place: the right wine for perfect food. For example, the affinity it can be a path that seeks what is similar, seeing the body and the acidity.

On the other hand, harmonizing can be based on the contrast, here boldness sets the tone in more complex combinations. Generally made by winemakers who have more expertise in the subject.

What are the criteria for good wine pairings?

The first step is to identify two essential points in this process:

1. Body: By this we mean the wine, whether it is light, medium or full-bodied.
2. Tannin: found in the skin and seeds of grapes, influencing the flavor with its astringent character.

All of this is extremely important information for pairing with wine, but each dish will have its characteristic flavors that require specific tips. See below!

Discover wine pairings for each type!

Gastronomy provides several opportunities for combinations, some more common than others, such as beans and rice.

And what will guide us is the palate, there are no rules as everyone has their tastes already defined, but what we are going to propose are paths.

Pairing with sparkling wines

There is a confusion that sparkling wines are not wine, but they are. What differs is the production process because it has double fermentation.

The first fermentation goes through the same processes as other wines. However, it is in the second, in which the “perlage”, the gas balls.

Brut

It is ideal to be served with appetizers and seafood, combining well with starters, such as salads, grilled meats and fish. It can also be a wine that harmonizes well with the japanese cuisine.

Demi Sec

Its light touch of acidity pairs well with sweet dishes, such as delicate desserts, light sweets and fruits.

But it harmonizes perfectly with flavors of fruit pies or birthday or wedding cake. This can also accompany light grilled foods and fish.

Prosecco

One of the most famous sparkling wines, it pairs well with appetizers, canapés, salads, fish and Japanese food.

Chapagne

Without a doubt, it is a star of sparkling wines, it tastes great with a wide range of cheeses, canapés and foie gras, as well as seafood.

In fact, only those wines made in France in a region of the same name, which was where the production process was created, the Champenoise technique that uses specific grapes, can be considered Champagne.

Pairings with white wine

It is recommended to serve them at lower temperatures, thus offering pairings of dishes for the summer, such as white meat, fish and salads.

Sauvignon Blanc

Its harmony is made by combining it with fresh cheeses, Asian cuisine, pork, poultry, salmon and seafood, pasta with delicate sauces are also included.

Riesling

As it pairs perfectly with sandwiches, appetizers and asian food, it is often used in cocktails.

It goes well when tasted with pork, poultry in general, tuna, shellfish and seafood. It also offers the possibility of eating it alongside fruits and desserts.

Pinot Gris

Light cheeses, soft sandwiches, pork, poultry and Asian dishes are best options for a good pairing with this wine.

It is also perfect when paired with subtle pastas and sauces and seafood.

Chardonnay

White meats and pasta sauces made with milk are ideal pairing options.

Furthermore, it also goes well with practically all types of cheese. Chardonnay is recommended with dishes paired with other white wines, tuna, seafood and pork are possibilities.

Pairings with rosé wine

A perfect indication for spring and milder seasons. Its harmonization is very close to the white wines, with a true range of possibilities, such as:

Pairing with red wine

• Appetizers
• Soft cheeses
• Sandwiches
• Asian food
• Pork
• Birds
• Pasta with mild sauces
• Salads
• Salmon
• Tuna
• Seafood
• Seafood
• Fruits
• Desserts

Red wine is widely consumed in the country, they are usually fuller compared to others and go well with succulent dishes.

Cabernet Sauvignon

This wine is made from a grape that combines with local cheeses and red meat, for example, lamb.

Pinot Noir

The Pinot Noir options are wide, from light cheeses, lean red meats, pork, poultry, lamb, pasta with light sauces to fish such as salmon and tuna.

Merlot

The different types of cheese go well with this wine. But they are great accompanied by barbecues with red meat and sheep, pasta with succulent sauces and poultry.

Malbec: one of the perfect wine combinations for barbecue

The perfect combination for barbecue, picanha is the best option. It breaks down its fibers and, in addition, harmonizes all the flavors.

Beaujolais

As it is light, red wines pair well with more foods: mild cheeses, appetizers and sandwiches including red meat and pork.

Asian food, light pasta and fish like salmon go well together too. Even more so, it can be accompanied by desserts.

Anyway, you can now call your friends and propose a dinner with these wine pairings here on our website!