Wine Pairing: Looking for the Perfect Wine Match

WINE PAIRING LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT MATCH Wine pairing is finding the best combination between meals and wines to enhance the dining experience. The task is to create a balanced, harmonious experience for the taster; where both wine and food shine through, neither being overpowered by the other. WHAT TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT WHEN PAIRING WINE COMPONENTS FOOD COMPONENTS Fruit Alcohol Tannin Fat Sugar Bitterness Sugar Acid Salt Acid PAIRING TIPS ? RED WINES Malbec Pinot Noir Qué Rica Vida recommends: Blueberry Chipotle Salsa Qué Rica Vida recommends: Artichoke, Mushroom and Pasta Salad Tastes great with earthy meals. Perfect for recipes with mushrooms and truffles. Goes with sweet and spicy barbecue sauces. Cabernet Sauvignon Zinfandel Qué Rica Vida recommends: French Country Pâté Qué Rica Vida recommends: Grilled Flank Steaks with Rosemary Balsamic Glaze Perfect for pâtés, mousses and terrines. Fabulous with juicy red meat. WHITE WINES Champagne Sauvignon Blanc Qué Rica Vida recommends: Temaki Sushi Qué Rica Vida recommends: Ginger-Scallop Bites Ideal for dishes prepared with seasonings or sauces. Perfect for savory dishes. Grüner Veltliner Chardonnay Qué Rica Vida recommends: Portabella Mushrooms Qué Rica Vida recommends: Asian Salmon with Herbs Pairs well with meals that include fresh herbs. Recommended for dishes with high-fat content or fish in a rich sauce. "Wine pairing is like two people having a conversation; one must listen while the other speaks." RICA VIDA