Aperitif
Of course, the evening has only really begun once the aperitif has been served. That's why we've listed our favorites. Bubbles create an extra festive mood, but a fresh white wine can also be a nice opening to your evening!
Aperitif
Of course, the evening has only really begun once the aperitif has been served. That's why we've listed our favorites. Bubbles create an extra festive mood, but a fresh white wine can also be a nice opening to your evening!
Top 4 aperitif wines
Fish
When choosing the right wine for fish, consider three key factors. Firstly, determine if it's a fatty or lean fish. Fattier fish pairs well with wines having a rounder texture. Next, consider its placement in the menu. If serving the fish as a starter or intermediate course, opt for white wine. When the fish is the main course, red wine can complement it just fine. Lastly, consider the preparation method; grilling tends to bring out more flavor than baking, which, in turn, offers more flavor than steaming. So, factor this in when making your wine selection.
Fish
When choosing the right wine for fish, consider three key factors. Firstly, determine if it's a fatty or lean fish. Fattier fish pairs well with wines having a rounder texture. Next, consider its placement in the menu. If serving the fish as a starter or intermediate course, opt for white wine. When the fish is the main course, red wine can complement it just fine. Lastly, consider the preparation method; grilling tends to bring out more flavor than baking, which, in turn, offers more flavor than steaming. So, factor this in when making your wine selection.
Top 4 with grilled fish
Top 4 with raw fish
Top 4 with shellfish
Top 4 with baked fish
Meat
Meat is perfect to bring out a beautiful bottle of red wine. By the way, it's a misconception that a heavy red wine is necessary for a nice piece of meat. Especially pork and veal actually pair well with a lighter red wine. A lovely roast calls for a slightly fuller-bodied wine. Only stewed meats truly demand a robust wine. When making your choice, don't forget to consider the sauce. If the sauce is more acidic, those notes should also be present in the wine.
Meat
Meat is perfect to bring out a beautiful bottle of red wine. By the way, it's a misconception that a heavy red wine is necessary for a nice piece of meat. Especially pork and veal actually pair well with a lighter red wine. A lovely roast calls for a slightly fuller-bodied wine. Only stewed meats truly demand a robust wine. When making your choice, don't forget to consider the sauce. If the sauce is more acidic, those notes should also be present in the wine.
Top 4 with roasted meat
Top 4 with pork
Top 4 with stew
Top 4 with poultry
Vegetables
Vegetables might just be the most interesting category to pair with wine. Green vegetables like beans or green asparagus generally pair well with crisp white wines. Cabbages, root vegetables, and mushrooms, on the other hand, complement light red wines. When it comes to vegetables, always consider your menu's progression and preparation. For instance, a Waldorf salad demands a very different wine than that same root vegetable when it's roasted.
Vegetables
Vegetables might just be the most interesting category to pair with wine. Green vegetables like beans or green asparagus generally pair well with crisp white wines. Cabbages, root vegetables, and mushrooms, on the other hand, complement light red wines. When it comes to vegetables, always consider your menu's progression and preparation. For instance, a Waldorf salad demands a very different wine than that same root vegetable when it's roasted.
Top 4 with green vegetables
Top 4 with grilled vegetables
Top 4 with root vegetables
Top 4 with mushrooms
Dessert
For dessert, the rule of thumb is: light-colored desserts pair with white dessert wines, while dark-colored desserts complement red dessert wines. Think of light-colored desserts as dishes with tropical fruit or panna cotta, and dark-colored desserts as those with chocolate. If you prefer cheese as dessert, a fine bottle of red wine can be paired, but a white dessert wine works just as well (secretly, even better than port).
Dessert
For dessert, the rule of thumb is: light-colored desserts pair with white dessert wines, while dark-colored desserts complement red dessert wines. Think of light-colored desserts as dishes with tropical fruit or panna cotta, and dark-colored desserts as those with chocolate. If you prefer cheese as dessert, a fine bottle of red wine can be paired, but a white dessert wine works just as well (secretly, even better than port).
Top 4 with tropical fruit & creamy desserts
Top 3 with red fruits & chocolate desserts
