Enjoying wine at home - combining wine and food
16.11.2015
Translation: machine translated
Which wine in which glass with which food: we'll give you a helping hand!
Red wine
Generally, red meat is served with red wine. Lamb and mushroom sauce go perfectly with a Pinot Noir. Malbec goes best with beef - and potato-based dishes such as burgers, steaks or baked potatoes.
White wine
A good bottle of Chardonnay goes well with poultry or lobster. For all those who prefer lighter, drier white wines can, with vegetables, fish and rice, serve a small glass of Sauvignon Blanc. For sweet meals, it is advisable to opt for a sweet white wine (Riesling or Muscat) otherwise it could appear bitter.
Rosé
Rosé, Œil de Perdrix, Pinot gris... summer wine goes by many names. It is advisable to drink rosé with light meals such as fish and seafood, poultry and red fruit. Rosé also goes perfectly with cheese platters.
Sparkling wine
Champagne or Prosecco are generally very popular as aperitifs and ideally accompanied by cheese, walnuts or salmon. Did you know that champagne goes very well with fast food? Strange, but true! Drink it with a hot dog with bacon and egg, or simply with popcorn. Otherwise, sparkling wines go perfectly with dimsum (boiled or fried Chinese turnovers filled with different foods).
See more sparkling wine glasses
Wine glass sets
Practical, assorted and affordable: wine glass sets have many advantages.
Before and after wine tasting
Before serving a wine, it's important to let it "breathe", especially red wines. To do this, using a decanter is ideal. Keep a close eye on the temperature: is your Chardonnay cool enough? Is your Malbec already at room temperature? Air-conditioned wine cellars are perfect for this, and also ensure a constant temperature to keep your favourite bottles good for as long as possible.
Léonie de Montmollin
Portfolio Development Manager
leonie.de.montmollin@digitecgalaxus.chWhen I’m not busy putting together home décor themes or planning marketing activities for Galaxus, I enjoy decorating my home with things I love and starting DIY projects I finish all too rarely. The inspiration I get comes from blogs, magazines and travels. My favourite home living styles: Nautical, Scandinavian and Nordic.
