Mediterranean Magic: The Perfect Wine Pairing for Every Course
- May 3, 2024
Have you ever been at a restaurant and had a delicious meal but something about the wine and food combination was all wrong? That could be because the pairing of the wine with the flavors of the dish was not correct. There is a whole method to the perfect wine pairing and we will be discussing how you can enhance your dish one paring at a time.
What is Wine Pairing?
Wine and food pairing is the method of matching wines with food to improve the eating experience. Wine has long been a mainstay at the dinner table in many cultures, and in some respects, local culinary and winemaking customs have developed in together over time.
The wine pairing experts have many tips and tricks that the average person can follow when they want to try pairing wine with their dinner. It can be helpful to know the basics before trying to experiment with pairing. It is important to note that it should be fun and doesn’t have to be technical all the time.
The Basics
Fish tastes better when paired with white wines because the wine’s acidity brings out the fish’s freshness. Because white wine is acidic, it can improve the flavor of fish in a similar way to how lemon is squeezed over fish. The herbal and earthy flavors of aromatic whites make them a perfect match for green veggies like peas. Sauvignon Blanc, with its green bell pepper and grassy aromas, goes quite nicely with peas.
One of the simplest, easiest-to-remember wine pairing advice pieces that will enable you to provide recommendations quickly is that red wine complements red meats like steak very well since it helps to bring out the taste of the fat and soften the meat’s proteins. Red wine contains a chemical called tannin, which causes the meat to soften. Red wines go nicely with earthy, savory veggies like lentils, sweet potatoes, Swiss chard, and mushrooms.
What Wine Pairs Well With Mediterranean Food?
At 19 Cleveland, we have a great selection of wines from all over the world that pair beautifully with many of our delicious dishes. As an example, when you pair the Pinot Noir, Les Alliés, France, 2019, with the Grilled Halloumi Cheese, you achieve a perfect balance of flavors. The wine’s earthy undertones complement the grilled halloumi, and its delicate acidity offers a welcome counterpoint to the cheese’s richness.
A white wine pairing could be Bibb Lettuce Salad with Riverbank-Beaucanan Estate Chardonnay, California, 2018. The salad’s vinaigrette and nutty almond flavor are wonderfully complemented by the Chardonnay’s buttery texture and zesty undertones. These are only a couple of good wine pairings. However, there are many more that can be made.
Find The Perfect Mediterranean Wine Pairing At 19 Cleveland
At 19 Cleveland, we specialize in Mediterranean foods made only with the highest-quality ingredients. We serve traditional foods with a modern twist. Our foods pair well with our wine selection. If any of the above pairings sound good, make a reservation, and we can advise you on some more wine pairings for our other dishes, giving you a chance to experience our meals to their fullest.