Discover the Best Sparkling Wine Food Pairing Tips
Sparkling wine is a type of fresh wine that is served cold, perfect to enjoy on special nights, and for many, the ideal refreshment to accompany all kinds of celebrations, especially during the end of the year.
As it is usually served before meals, sparkling wine is one of the preferred appetizers. However, if you want to live a different gastronomic experience, this type of wine also offers you an interesting pairing for some preparations.
Therefore, if you choose a sparkling wine to toast, it is important that you know the ideal pairing for each flavor or type of dish.
What is wine and food pairing?
All foods, whether solid or drinkable, are made up of different elements that give them specific characteristics of flavor, texture, aroma, etc. and wine is no exception.
The pairing is the appropriate combination of these elements of sparkling wine and those that make up food, in order to create new sensations and new culinary experiences for your palate.
In this sense, the degree of acidity, sweetness and gas present in the composition of sparkling wine are the main factors to consider if you are looking for a harmonious flavor, highlighting a specific aroma or achieving different nuances in your preparations.
Are you interested in knowing how to do it? Here we leave you some pairing tips to achieve a perfect accompaniment.
Pairing tips for an unforgettable toast
When we talk about pairing, sparkling wine and its different varieties have common characteristics that combine very well with some dishes and allow for a balance in their flavors and aromas.
Some of the most popular pairings are:
Sparkling wines and cheeses
If there is an ideal combination of flavors, it is that of a good sparkling wine and the characteristic flavor of cheese. We recommend you try how the aromas of creamy cheeses such as Camembert or Brie and your favorite sparkling wine play on your palate.
Wine and meat pairing
Sparkling wines, in general, are very good as an accompaniment to enjoy white meats, such as fish and seafood. Its freshness and mild flavor harmonize perfectly with marine dishes, highlighting the intensity of its aromas.
Sparkling wine and nuts
The sweeter varieties of sparkling wine also offer good results when accompanying desserts or snacks with nuts. Thus, walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts and others are good options to play with the flavors and their combinations.
How to achieve a perfect pairing with Cono Sur wines?
At Viña Cono Sur, some of the most outstanding sparkling wines are our Sparkling Brut and Sparkling Rosé, two types of wine that achieve very interesting pairings.
Have you tried Sparkling Brut with a seafood dish yet? Its intense citrus and floral aroma offers the perfect balance to rescue all the flavors of white meat and salads.
On the other hand, the Sparkling Rosé, made from Pinot Noir grapes, is characterized by its notes of raspberry and cherry, with creamy but fresh touches that pair wonderfully with desserts, although it is also delicious as an accompaniment to fish dishes or starter plates.
Do you dare to try? If you are looking for more ideas for wine pairing, get to know our sparkling wines from Viña Cono Sur and put your senses to the test.