Pairing Your Wine with the Perfect Dish

When planning a dinner party or a special occasion with loved ones, you want everything to be just perfect. Nothing brings people together like a glass of good wine does. But what food should you serve with the wine? With our comprehensive guide, you should have no trouble choosing the perfect meal to go with your wine.

Red Wines

Pinot Noir: The best dishes to pair with a glass of Pinot Noir are those with earthy flavors. The light-bodied but deep flavor of the red wine goes perfectly with truffles and mushrooms. Consider serving with Leek and Pecorino Pizzas.

Cabernet Sauvignon: Wines such as Bordeaux and California Cabernet go exquisitely with chops and steaks. The firm tannins in these blends refresh your palate after every bite. Serve with Lamb Chops and Herb Salad for a perfect meal.

Malbec: Reds like Côtes-du Rhône, Shiraz and Malbec have big, bold flavors. They can be served with foods that are heavily spiced without being overshadowed. Anything with sweet and spicy barbecue sauce goes exceptionally well with these wines.

White Wines

Champagne: Spanish cava and brut Champagne are dry, sparkling wines. They have a very faint sweetness that makes them the ideal accompaniment for salty foods. A dish of Crispy Udon-noodles prepared with Nori Salt will go perfectly with a glass of bubbly.

Pinot Grigio: White wines are known for pairing fantastically with fish. Seafood dishes are light and their flavors are only enhanced with a delicate Italian Arneis, French Chablis, or a Pinot Grigio.

Moscato d’Asti: Mildly sweet white wines like Asti Spumante and Moscato d’Asti bring out fruit flavors in desserts. Served with fruit-based desserts like Honey-fig Crostatas, these sparkling wines shine through.

Chardonnay: Silky white wines like Californian, Australian, and Chilean Chardonnays go well with light fish. Seafood like shrimp, salmon, and scampi in rich sauces go perfectly with them. Serve dishes like Salmon with a side of Avocado Salad or Shrimp Scampi Sizzle.

Rose Wines

Dry Rosé: There are cheeses that are meant specifically to be eaten with particular wines, but dry rosé wines go perfectly with almost all of them. Rosé has the fruity character of red wines, but the acidity of wines makes it perfect to balance the richness of cheese. Serve with delicate cheese sandwiches or a similarly indulgent cheese hors d’oeuvres.

Rosé Champagne: Sparkling rose wines like Californian Rosé Champagne have a richness and depth of flavor that makes it perfect for main courses. Many consider Rosé wines only for hors d’oeuvres but this one can be matched with a dish like Beet Risotto or Chicken with a side of slow-roasted tomatoes.

Pairing wine and food perfectly can be a challenge; but it is well worth the effort. Wine and food are meant to be together, like a divine match. Once you have found the perfect pair, your dining experience will be something you and your friends will talk about for ages.