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How to Choose the Wine for Valentine’s Dinner
THE IMPORTANCE OF WINE
The choice of wine for pairing with your meal aims to make the gastronomic experience and your special dinner a unique moment. The marriage between wine and the dish seeks an organoleptic harmony between the two “universes”.
By making the right choice of your wine, you can turn mealtime into a truly gastronomic experience!
THE CHALLENGE
Don’t be scared by extensive or overly erudite wine lists. Focus on the goal of making your wine selection to make your meal special! Remember that you are celebrating a moment of union and passion! We recommend that you consider the flavors, textures, and even the colors of your meal; you will find it easier to make your wine choice if you take these important details into account.
THE CHOICE
When making your choice and thinking about pairing for your dinner, keep in mind the following steps. But remember, there are no rules for pairing wine; there are only paths you can follow to achieve a better result. After all, the best combination is the one you enjoy the most!
The first step to achieving a pleasant combination is to know the dish that will be served.
The second step is to define whether the pairing will be by concordance or by antithesis. To make this analysis, you need to have some information on your side; I suggest you try to find out the main ingredients that make up the recipe. Also, try to find out which ingredient will be the most prominent. Don’t forget to consider the cooking method, boiled, stewed, or roasted, for example. In the wine, it is important to consider the varieties used in its composition, the terroir, and how it was produced, such as whether it underwent any aging in barrels or even skin contact. Having this information available makes it much easier to choose the wine for your meal!
THE PAIRING
Concordance pairing will always have characteristics that are similar between the dish and the wine, which must be taken into account: structure, volume, acidity, sweetness, and aromas.
Antithesis pairing is a bit more complex! The principle is to choose a type of wine that presents some opposition to the dish. Examples: sweet with salty and acidity with fat and density.
A classic example of a concordance pairing is oysters with a Chablis wine; both have mineral notes and more iodized characteristics, matching perfectly. Another example, not very common, but which demonstrates the proximity between organoleptic characteristics, is popcorn with some butter and white wines with buttery notes, such as a Chardonnay or even an Encruzado with barrel aging.
One of the most common antithesis combinations is Burgundy Pinot Noir or even some Baga from Bairrada with fattier and juicier meats; thus, you achieve some opposition with the acidity and tannic structure of this wine profile.
Always consider when choosing your wine that the best pairing for such a special day should be the wine for the couple, meaning a wine profile that both enjoy!
DON'T FORGET
Here’s also the suggestion to choose a good sparkling wine and celebrate St. Valentine's Day; its versatility can surprise you, and its freshness and carbonic texture help make pairing easier and more consensual. Pairing with a good sparkling wine never disappoints, always serving for the toast to Love!
To avoid disappointment with your wine choice, always pay attention to the year of harvest and its region. It is important to consider that if a particular wine has an older harvest year, the age of the wine may influence the meal pairing; aging aromas can change your initial idea. The region can also mislead; for example, if you opt for the Baga variety from a different wine region than its native region, it will certainly present a different profile. In conclusion, it is important to be attentive to the information about the year of harvest and region.
One important tip that is very detailed regarding wine service is the serving temperatures; ideally, white wines should be served at a lower temperature compared to red wines, still, don’t neglect this difference.
CONCLUSION
The ideal choice of wine for your meal will substantially contribute to elevating the gastronomic experience, making the whole moment memorable. And do not forget to trust your intuition and choose the best wine!
For both of you!!
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CONCLUSION
The ideal choice of wine for your meal will substantially contribute to elevating the gastronomic experience, making the whole moment memorable. And do not forget to trust your intuition and choose the best wine! For both of you!!
