I am not an expert in wines or food, so don’t take my tips as a fact here. However, I am a big food lover and love an occasional drink or two over a delicious meal, not only when I am out in a restaurant but started to build this “habit” also at home. Whenever I have guests, watch a film during dinner with my partner, or just cooked something amazing that needs a glass of wine.
I have recently partnered with Independent Wine, are UK-based company that specialized in a hand-picked selection of UK-exclusive, award-winning wines of the outstanding quality of wines from Italy, France, Argentina, or Spain. This Independent Wine Shop has a wide selection of wines and is available for next-day deliveries!
I have been given their Francone Sparkling Valsellera Rosè Brut NV, a very delicate sparkling wine made of the Nebbiolo grape which is difficult to grow and normally is used for fine wines which should be aged for at least 5 years before the release. I have decided to test out this sparkling rose wine this weekend because it is summer so it is rose time! Rose and sunshine go hand in hand, and it is a perfect wine to have for your lunch dish, early evenings, or dinner. Rosé is actually pretty versatile; it goes well with Mediterranean dishes, light starters, anything grilled, and a wide variety of desserts. As a very general rule, lighter styles of rosé will tend to pair better with more delicate food, such as fresh salads or charcuterie. Below are some dishes and their recipes for what goes well with your rose wine:
4. Cheese platter
5. Salmon
I opened up a bottle of rose while having a light Italian lunch – homemade bruschetta, mozzarella, and fresh bread.
The next bottle in my cupboard from Independent Wine is Volo Di Farfalle 2019 | Moscato d’Asti DOCG | Muscat Sparkling Wine – sweet and very light (only 5% ABV) sparkling wine of Moscato Italy, which goes perfectly with desserts or as an aperitif for a garden party. White wines are elegant, simple, and light. They should be served chilled, some to colder degrees than others. As a rule of thumb, the lighter the food, the lighter the wine. Below are again my tips for some food to go with the white wine of your choice:
1. Seafood – lobster, oysters, fish, etc.
And do you have any favorite wine and food pairing combinations?
