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20/12/2022
Organic Pairing - Stuffed aubergines with couscous, pesto and yogurt sauce
Christmas is almost here, a time of celebration in which people usually are gathered together to have a great Christmas dinner together. A good wine to pair with this special night dinner is key. Here is a delicious Christmas recipe to pair with Cono Sur Organic Cabernet Sauvignon-Carmenere-Syrah. Ingredients: 4 aubergines 2 cups of cooked couscous Diced bell peppers (red, green, yellow) ½ avocado 10 cherry tomatoes ½ red onion in cubes cilantro olive oil paprika salt pepper lemon 3 tablespoons of natural yogurt Preparation: Cut the aubergines in half (they must be smooth and shiny so they are not bitter). Spray them with olive oil, paprika, salt and pepper, and put them in the oven for about 15 min. Cook the couscous in a dish with red and green peppers cut into cubes, cubed...
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24/11/2022
November 24th: Carmenere Day
For many, Carmenere is the preferred wine for its flavor and texture, a variety that is steeped in history and that, for years, was believed to be extinct. Today we will tell you about the world day of this variety, and the most relevant aspects after this highly relevant date for red wine lovers. Of the various varieties of red wine present in the country, there is one that is iconic: the Carmenere. We are talking about a strain that gave a new life to the national wine industry, becoming one of the country's flagship reds. Why? Let's review a little history. Originally from France, the Carmenere strain disappeared in Europe in 1690 due to a vine parasite called phylloxera. However, more than 130 years later it was discovered in our country by the French ampelographer Jean Michel Boursiquot, who visited this side of the world in 1994 and,...
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07/10/2022
3 myths about wine service
Surely you heard a lot about what to do and what not to do when serving wine. But how much of that is true? Here are some of the main myths and clarifications. The ideal temperature of Chilean wines, their aeration and decantation, as well as the correct pairing, are aspects that we must know in order to break down the myths about wine service. Let's see them in detail: Temperature The first thing to be clear about is that serving temperature and tasting temperature are not the same. As a general rule, a wine -whether red or white- should always be served slightly cooler before tasting, since the handling of the glass and the time it takes to drink it affect the gradual increase in temperature. Now, what is the ideal tasting temperature for Chilean wines? Here the myth is born, since many people say that only white wine is drunk cold and...
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09/09/2022
Vegetable Skewers with Chimichurri Sauce pairing with Cabernet Sauvignon
A September classic but with an innovative touch: Vegetable Anticuchos with Chimichurri. Ideal to pair with Cabernet Sauvignon and enjoy during Chile National Holidays. Here is the step by step of this delicious recipe prepared by the Plant Based chef, Antonia Tagle. Ingredients For the Skewer Long skewer sticks 1 Italian zucchini cut into ¼ moons 1 red onion cut into medium cubes 400 g portobello mushrooms 1 yellow bell pepper cut into cubes 400 gr of cherry tomato For the Chimichurri sauce 3 tablespoons of oregano 1 tablespoon of color chili 1 tablespoon of goat Chili 1 tablespoon of salt 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic 200 ml of white or apple vinegar 250ml of oil 3 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley Preparation Mix all ingredients in an airtight bowl or jar. Beat carefully and...
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