{"id":2843,"date":"2019-05-31T09:47:18","date_gmt":"2019-05-31T13:47:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/?p=2843"},"modified":"2020-05-05T12:49:52","modified_gmt":"2020-05-05T16:49:52","slug":"a-guide-to-10-perfect-summer-wine-and-food-pairings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-10-perfect-summer-wine-and-food-pairings\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to 10 Perfect Summer Wine and Food Pairings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/A-Guide-to-10-Perfect-Summer-Wine-and-Food-Pairings.png\" alt=\"A-Guide-to-10-Perfect-Summer-Wine-and-Food-Pairings\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/A-Guide-to-10-Perfect-Summer-Wine-and-Food-Pairings.png 600w, https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/A-Guide-to-10-Perfect-Summer-Wine-and-Food-Pairings-300x158.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A warm breeze, lots of sunshine, crisp wine, and relaxation\u2014the essentials to a perfect summer. In one of our previous blogs, we delved into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/guide-to-summer-wines-15-of-the-best-wines-for-warm-weather\/\">best wines for warm weather<\/a>. Below, we\u2019re going to discuss which foods go best with those wines and explore the art of pairing summer wine and food.<\/p>\n<h3>Tips for Wine and Food Pairing<\/h3>\n<p>Before you wow your guests with your incredible wine pairing skills, there are a few concepts you should understand. This will help you to expand your knowledge to other wines and dishes. First, you need to know the six basic tastes of wine. When deciding on pairings, these are the tastes you should look for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Acid<\/li>\n<li>Bitter<\/li>\n<li>Fat<\/li>\n<li>Piquant (Spiciness)<\/li>\n<li>Salt<\/li>\n<li>Sweet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Acid, bitter, and spice all clash with one another. For example, avoid pairing highly acidic things with something bitter. The other three tastes\u2014sweet, fat, and salt\u2014all pair well with one another.<\/p>\n<p>The majority of wine lacks the tastes of fatness, spiciness, and saltiness; however, this works in your favor as it will help you find those notes in the food. When it comes to the other three flavors, red wines will have more bitterness, white and ros\u00e9 wines will be more acidic, and sweet wines will be\u2014you guessed it\u2014sweeter. Understanding these varying tastes is a major step in comprehending wine and food pairing.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, wine and food pairing rely on the idea of congruent (or complementary) and contrasting tastes. Complementary pairings will nicely blend opposing tastes in the wine and the food. For example, a zesty white wine such as pinot grigio complements the fat and cream found in a baked macaroni. Congruent pairings will match taste with taste; for example, if you were to take the same baked mac and cheese and pair it with a creamy chardonnay.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, there are a few other quick tips that will help you solidify your beginner\u2019s guide to wine pairing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your wine should be more acidic and sweeter than the food.<\/li>\n<li>Try to match the flavor intensity between wine and food.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s better to match wines with the sauce of the dish than with meat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Guide to Summer Wine and Food Pairing<\/h2>\n<h3>Summer White Wine Pairings<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>1. Albari\u00f1o<\/h4>\n<p>This Spanish wine\u2019s high acidity, refreshing citrus flavors, and a note of brine make it a perfect partner for seafood dishes. Albari\u00f1o is an incredible wine for the summer; it\u2019s light-bodied and low in sweetness, so it pairs nicely with salty fish.<\/p>\n<h4>Pairs perfectly with:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Grilled fish such as seabass or squid<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Seared scallops<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Fresh, raw oysters<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>2. Pinot Grigio<\/h4>\n<p>Since the flavor profiles of pinot gris can fluctuate significantly depending on the region, you need to investigate each bottle you buy. If you\u2019re heading out to enjoy some fresh seafood and aren\u2019t quite sure what bottle of wine to order, pinot grigio is always a stable and delicious option.<\/p>\n<h4>Pairs perfectly with:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Fresh and buttery grilled or boiled lobster<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Creole shrimp heavy with garlic and lemon<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Grilled chicken and vegetables<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>3. Sauvignon Blanc<\/h4>\n<p>Another versatile choice, bring a bottle of sauvignon blanc to the next barbeque. It\u2019s endlessly food-friendly\u2014if you aren\u2019t feeling seafood, that\u2019s more than okay. This wine is creamy, spicy, acidic, and soft. Pay attention to the flavor profiles to get an extra delicious pairing.<\/p>\n<h4>Pairs perfectly with:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Sushi<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Grilled and roasted vegetables (in pasta or on their own)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Various Thai food dishes teeming with spice or citrus profiles<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>4. Chardonnay<\/h4>\n<p>This white wine can be challenging to pair with summer foods, so you have to be careful\u2014pungent foods can easily overwhelm the subtle nature of the wine. The round and harmonious flavors of chardonnay can be heavily (and disastrously) affected by strong flavors. Pair the buttery wine with other rich and mild flavors.<\/p>\n<h4>Pairs perfectly with:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Roast chicken or pork<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Creamy pasta dishes such as a farfalle alfredo<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>A cheese-filled charcuterie board<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Summer Red Wine Pairings<\/h3>\n<h4>5. Pinot Noir<\/h4>\n<p>Find yourself the perfect cool-climate pinot noir for a crisp and refreshing drink with dinner. The light-body and fruit forward notes of the wine make it a perfect red for the summer. It\u2019s one of the most versatile red wines, pairing wonderfully with meat and fish.<\/p>\n<h4>Pairs perfectly with:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Classic, fresh bruschetta<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Grilled pork chops<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Pasta with a light red sauce<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>6. Lambrusco<\/h4>\n<p>There are a few options you can go with when pairing food with Lambrusco. Most people gravitate toward the sweet and refreshing Lambrusco di Sorbara, perfect for days on the beach. However, when you want to pair Lambrusco with dinner, go for the more refined and authentic Lambrusco secco\u2014totally dry, perfectly acidic, and quite fruity.<\/p>\n<h4>Pairs perfectly with:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Grilled bratwurst and sauerkraut<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>BBQ pork sandwich<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Duck confit<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>7. Frappato<\/h4>\n<p>Chilled reds are the ultimate match for grilled chicken, and we are obsessed with the Sicilian wine, Frappato. It\u2019s rich in minerality and boasts a strawberry and muddled basil flavor profile. The summer wine is high in acid with no tannins\u2014you\u2019ll want to chill this wine before pairing and serving.<\/p>\n<h4>Pairs perfectly with:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Nicely charred grilled chicken<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Swordfish and other big fish species<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Fresh tomatoes and cheeses<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>8. Carm\u00e9n\u00e8re<\/h4>\n<p>Originally confused as Merlot, Carm\u00e9n\u00e8re is an easy to drink, slightly fuller-bodied red wine. A nice summer wine when served lightly chilled, this is the red you want to pair with your perfectly prepared steak. Rich in flavors of violets and red cherries, the wine meshes well with meaty dishes and is fabulous when reduced into a sauce.<\/p>\n<h4>Pairs perfectly with:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><em>A thick and juicy steak<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Herb-crusted rack of lamb<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Mediterranean salad full of dark, leafy greens and peppers<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Summer Ros\u00e9 Pairings<\/h3>\n<h4>9. Grenache Ros\u00e9<\/h4>\n<p>A wine to help you handle those unbearably hot summer days, grenache ros\u00e9 wonderfully blends tannins and acidity to leave you with a refreshing aftertaste. A deeper red on the ros\u00e9 scale, grenache wines are full of berry and cherry flavors that are lovely to pair with your favorite salads.<\/p>\n<h4>Pairs perfectly with:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Shrimp and artichoke salad with a lemon vinaigrette<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Caesar salad wrap<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Vegetarian flatbreads<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>10. Sangiovese Ros\u00e9<\/h4>\n<p>Another fabulous ros\u00e9 option, sangiovese ros\u00e9s are bursting with notes of melon, peach, and rose. Salmon pink in color, it\u2019s best to serve this ros\u00e9 chilled to showcase the many layers of the wine. It\u2019s a bold enough wine that can handle a wide variety of foods\u2014no matter what you decide to do for dinner, sangiovese ros\u00e9 can probably handle it.<\/p>\n<h4>Pairs perfectly with:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Orange or teriyaki chicken<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Caprese salad and prosciutto<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Thai curry<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you\u2019re searching for the best wine to go with your meal, entrust Wines \u2018Til Sold Out to provide you with the top wines of the season. Our wine home delivery service is the perfect way to enjoy the summer holidays\u2014eat, drink, and be merry with the perfect summer wine and food pairings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2845\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Summer-Wine-and-Food-Pairing-information.png\" alt=\"Summer-Wine-and-Food-Pairing-information\" width=\"440\" height=\"1100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Summer-Wine-and-Food-Pairing-information.png 440w, https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Summer-Wine-and-Food-Pairing-information-120x300.png 120w, https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Summer-Wine-and-Food-Pairing-information-410x1024.png 410w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A warm breeze, lots of sunshine, crisp wine, and relaxation\u2014the essentials to a perfect summer. In one of our previous blogs, we delved into the best wines for warm weather. Below, we\u2019re going to discuss which foods go best with those wines and explore the art of pairing summer wine and food. 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