A huge number of people enjoy a glass of wine when out with friends or when enjoying food, but a lot of people are confused when it comes to properly matching food and wine together. Although there are no absolute right or wrong answers, there are some general guidelines when it comes to putting wine and food together.
So with that in mind, here’s a quick guide to matching wine with food. Begining with red wine, here are the most widely drunk red grapes and the best foods to match them with:
Barbera
A beautiful Italian wine that fits wonderfully with lasagne, spag bol or anything with a tomato base.
Cab. Sauvignon
A beautiful medium bodied grape that goes brilliantly with roasted meats such as beef or lamb.
Merlot
A great wine for a Sunday roast, merlots will go perfectly with duck, turkey or roast chicken.
Pinot Noir
Another one that’s perfect for Sunday dinners or for Christmas, a pinot noir will beautifully complement a roast turkey or roast lamb.
Syrah
A very full bodied wine that are great for the winter months. Goes very well with roasted vegetables and will make the perfect accompaniment to a grilled steak dish.
So that should give you an idea of what grape varieties to go for the next time you’re planning on cooking. If you prefer a crisp white wine, here’s a rough guide to help you choose when you’re trying to buy wine online or at the off-license for the next dinner party you’re hosting:
Chardonnay
Chardonnays match up perfectly with roasted turkey or chicken and will also fit beautifully with fish dishes.
Sauvignon Blanc
One of the great French wines that goes extremely well with a variety of different cheeses including blue cheese and goat’s cheese.
Reisling
Reislings go wonderfully with chicken based curries (like kormas) and will also work amazingly well with a Thai green curry.
