Feb 2016
Pairing with Vegetarian dishes
February, 2016 Filed in: Wine varieties
It seems many discussions with regards to wine leans towards matching big, tannic red wines with slabs of higher fat meats. We are talking about big Cabernets, Amarone etc. The Globe and Mail recently had an article on matching wine with vegetarian foods, whether a vegetarian eater or someone looking for food on the lighter size.
If you are having spicy Mexican veggies, particularly with sweet barbecue sauce think of a big Zinfandel or Shiraz to match the sweetness of the veggies. Because of the leanness of veggie dishes, grab a bottle of lighter reds such as Pinot Noir or Bergamais.
When it comes to pastas with tomato sauce, particularly with a touch of salt, a Valpolicella (now called Valroza), or Chianti (Sangiovese) is a go to wine. The high acidity of the tomato sauce lends well to the acidity in these wines. However, dry roses (wait for our March Summer Rose), or Pinot Grigio are also good matches.
If risotto or pasta with cream based sauces with buttery tastes, think Chardonnay. However, if stir fries, curries or Thai food is on the menu for dinner, try matching them with an off dry Gewurztraminer, Liebfraumilch, Piesporter or Riesling. If you find yourself sitting down to a meal of veggies with cheese grab a bottle of a crisp snappy taste, like Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Trinity White or Sauvignon Blanc.
If you are having spicy Mexican veggies, particularly with sweet barbecue sauce think of a big Zinfandel or Shiraz to match the sweetness of the veggies. Because of the leanness of veggie dishes, grab a bottle of lighter reds such as Pinot Noir or Bergamais.
When it comes to pastas with tomato sauce, particularly with a touch of salt, a Valpolicella (now called Valroza), or Chianti (Sangiovese) is a go to wine. The high acidity of the tomato sauce lends well to the acidity in these wines. However, dry roses (wait for our March Summer Rose), or Pinot Grigio are also good matches.
If risotto or pasta with cream based sauces with buttery tastes, think Chardonnay. However, if stir fries, curries or Thai food is on the menu for dinner, try matching them with an off dry Gewurztraminer, Liebfraumilch, Piesporter or Riesling. If you find yourself sitting down to a meal of veggies with cheese grab a bottle of a crisp snappy taste, like Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Trinity White or Sauvignon Blanc.