You realize and love your European wines — however have you ever given a lot thought to pairing them with meals alternatives? The advertising arm of none apart from the European Union itself not too long ago despatched us a bundle of wines and meals from Europe, designed to showcase the distinctive tastes of 4 of its member international locations — all with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) or Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) standing.
Whereas a few of these particular merchandise could also be tough to search out, the broad strokes are instructive.
2023 Nortico Alvarinho Minho – A traditional presentation of Portuguese albarino, heavy with mineral and showcasing a full of life melon high quality. Delicate however brisk notes of grapefruit brighten up the end with a gently bitter citrus aspect — however it’s honeydew and a wholesome sprint of salt that endure for the lengthy haul.
Paired with Pimiento Del Piquillo de Lodosa from Spain — traditional roasted pink peppers unique to Lodosa, Spain, with a considerable chew to them. It’s a stable pairing, although chewing on roasted pink peppers solo isn’t essentially the most thrilling factor once they’re on their very own, the smokiness and savoriness right here play a pleasant foil in opposition to the extra salty-sweet character of the alvarinho.
2022 Moric Blaufrankisch Burgenland – Once more, a conventional presentation of hearty blaufrankisch, deeply earthy and layered with notes of roast beef and wealthy balsamic components. Spiced cranberry, cola, and tea leaf notes give the wine a lingering vacation vibe, austere but additionally elegant in its personal manner.
Paired with Džiugas from Lithuania – an aged cheese much like Parmigiano Reggiano with a nutty taste and a salty, crystalline texture that makes it arduous to place down. The combination of salt and barely bitter work properly collectively — however any cheese paired with pink wine is completely up my alley. For that matter, so is cheese and white wine. In actual fact, I believed this cheese was a good higher pairing for the alvarinho, ultimately.
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