What are some delicious foods that are best paired with wine?
- Steak and Red Meats
- Barbecue
- Cheese
- Pizza and Pasta
- Fruits
- Pretzels and Chips
Whether you’re a connoisseur or just a casual enjoyer, there’s no question that wine is great to have with a side of perfectly matching food. The right selection would simply bring out the best in each other — the food would taste better and the wine sweeter or more refined. But not many people are knowledgeable about pairing food with wine. In fact, they never get the best of the wine-drinking experience because of it!
To make sure that your trusted vino is tastefully complemented, we’ve compiled some foods that are best paired with wine here! Keep reading to find out how to pair your wine with the right food.
Steak and Red Meats
Do you enjoy your occasional steak and red meat dishes for your meals? Try drinking some choice red wine alongside them! The red meats are rich in fats that balance the strong, fruity profile of most reds. Thanks to its noticeable tannins, a sip of red wine can refresh your palate after every bite of meat. This way, you can enjoy your steak meal better as the wine lightens its natural heaviness.
Barbecue
Everyone enjoys barbecue, but you can easily level up your chill backyard barbecue with some red wine. Because of how it’s cooked, barbecue has a meaty and smokey flavor that blends well with the fruity and smokey flavors of some red wines, like the Malbec. This combination will emphasize the sweeter flavors of the barbecue sauce which surely will not disappoint.
Cheese
The classic finger food that’s associated with wine-tasting, cheese has rightfully earned its reputation as a good partner with wine. There are many different types of cheese, all of which with a distinct flavor. If you’re an avid cheese fan, then you should try a glass of Rosé the next time you have a cheesy meal. Rosé is a great pair for any type of cheese.
Whether you’re having plain cheese or cheese as part of a larger meal, the blend of sweetness and acidity of Rosé complements the strong pungent flavor of the cheese. Try this combination the next time you have any cheese-based dishes!
Pizza and Pasta
Believe it or not, some red wines, like Sangiovese, pair well with pizza. It seems only fitting because of their mutual Italian origin, but it doesn’t stop there. Pizzas often have tomato-based sauces. Italian red wines complement the acidity that tomatoes bring to the dish that other wines might end up giving an undesirable metallic aftertaste.
The Sangiovese and most Italian reds are rich with that tasty herbal flavor that blends perfectly with tomato-based sauces. This makes the Sangiovese the perfect pair for most pizzas and other tomato-based dishes like pasta.
Fruits
When it comes to food that pairs with wine, fruits are already the default choice. Most fruits pair well with a moderately sweet sparkling wine like the Moscato d’Asti. Not only does it cleanse your palate after every bite of fruit, but it also helps emphasize the fruity flavor in desserts, instead of the sugar. If you’re in the mood for some delicious sparkling wine, try preparing a bowl of fruits to go through and explore how the variety of fruity flavors go with the Moscato d’Asti!
Pretzels and Chips
If you didn’t know yet, even casual salty snacks can be good pairs with the right wine! Salty snacks like pretzels and chips, if enjoyed with alcohol, are almost always paired with beer. But to enjoy it better, try pairing it with a glass of Zinfandel! Both the sweet and smokey tones of the red wine suit the salty flavor of these chips well enough that it might surprise you!
Key Takeaway
There are foods that do well alone, and there are foods that are best paired with wine. Now that you know that those included in this list are great with a glass of wine, the next time you plan on having them, try getting a bottle of wine too!
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