Are you clueless when it comes to wine and food pairing? With some simple guidelines, you can create the perfect balance between plate and glass.
Here are 15 rules to remember compliments of
Food & Wine.
1. Champagne is perfect with anything salty.
2. Sauvignon Blanc goes with tart dressings and sauces, especially citrus.
3. Choose Grüner Veltliner when a dish has a lot of fresh herbs.
4. Pinot Grigio pairs with light fish dishes.
5. Chardonnay for fatty fish or fish in rice sauces.
6. Off-dry Riesling pairs with sweet and spicy dishes.
7. Moscato d'Asti loves fruit desserts.
8. Rosé Champagne is great with dinner, not just hors d'oeuvres.
9. Pick dry Rosé for rich, cheesy dishes.
10. Pinot Noir is great for dishes with earthy flavors.
11. Old World Wines and Old World dishes are intrinsically good together. Think Chianti Classico and pasta.
12. Malbec won't be overshadowed by sweet-spicy barbecue sauces.
13. Zinfandel is perfect for pâtés, mousses and terrines.
14. Cabernet Sauvignon is fabulous with juicy red meat.
15. Syrah matches with highly spiced dishes.