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Red wine is a staple met with great delight at a dinner table for adults and anyone at legal drinking age.
Especially during a celebration, nothing beats the indulgent flavour of red wine paired with some all-time favourite dishes and desserts.
Red wine is known for its deep texture, and the fact that the longer its ageing process, the better it tastes. Its rich flavour results from the tannin it has, which it gets from the fermentation process of its main ingredient — grapes.
Different types of winemakers and labels make use of various processes to achieve various tastes. Its wide range of flavours stems from different grape varieties that produce its aromas of fruits, herbs, spices, flowers, and other earthy characteristics.
It’s worth exploring different ones to get a feel for what you like.
In general, wine is best paired with foods that are rich in flavour, as its acidity, intensity, and sweetness can complement heavy meals.
Here’s a list of a bunch of dishes and desserts that red wine pairs well with.
1. Chocolates
Dark chocolates especially are a wonderful treat to eat along with taking this alcoholic beverage.
The sweetness of chocolate presents a unique flavour profile that can be used to manipulate the taste of the wine. Another reason why it pairs so well is that dark chocolate contains less sugar, which balances it out.
Bordeaux wines made with Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon are perfect to be taken with dark chocolate.
2. Cookies, biscuits, and pretzels
One rule of thumb to keep in mind when pairing desserts is, the darker the dessert, the darker the wine.
Thus, light snacks such as biscuits, cookies, and pretzels, a more mellow type of wine will work best. If you wish to pair a delicate sugar cookie, a crisper white will do.
On the other hand, a chocolate cookie entails a rich red wine. Look for Les Bijoux wine for an on-the-tee pairing like that.
3. Steak
Having a steak night for the holidays? Pair it with a bold Cabernet Sauvignon. The red, juicy meat will pair with the tannin and fruity flavour of such wine.
This is an iconic pairing you can’t go wrong with, whether you season or have your steak — be it rare, medium, or well-done.
4. Spaghetti and meatballs
Savour the flavours of Italy by pairing your classic spaghetti and meatballs with a bottle of Italian red wine.
The tomato flavour of the spaghetti sauce paired with jam-packed meatballs will work well with the light-bodied yet savoury texture of red wine.
Conclusion
There’s a window of possibilities waiting to be discovered as you let your taste buds explore what red wine has to bring.
Have a great toast with family and friends, and let your belly enjoy a little bit of a splurge. Lush red wine and a great meal will hit the spot.
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