Is wine more than just a drink? The answer is yes, without a doubt. For many people, more and more, it is an experience, a pastime, a small taste of pleasure... That is why it is so important for restaurateurs and professionals to offer a careful selection in their restaurants and establishments. But do you know how to choosing wines for pairing? We are going to offer you some keys that we hope will help you.
You know that in HG Mallorca we are a company that distributes and sells the best drinks for the hotel and catering trade, small catering, parties, events and private individuals. Our main and most important objective is to offer you high quality products and wines, always at a competitive price and with the peace of mind that you are receiving a professional service.
In this sense, hospitality professionals are faced with an increasingly knowledgeable public that demands not only a quality product, but also that their expectations are met and that they can enjoy new experiences and sensations. For all these reasons, the wines chosen cannot and should not be random or haphazard.
Small keys to choosing wines for food and wine pairing
If we tell you that wines have to be adapted to each dish, it probably doesn't come as a surprise, does it? You will have heard it many times: red for meat and white for fish. Is that so? Well, it is a very general and very basic rule, but also far from reality for the most demanding palates.
Instead, we at HG Mallorca would like to offer you other golden rules for choosing wines for pairing:
- An acidic wine can help to counteract fatty dishes and recipes, enhancing the sensation of saltiness in the food. That is why this selection goes well with fish and seafood.
- Do red meats have to be accompanied by red wine? Not necessarily, but it is true that high alcohol wines are excellent companions.
- As you can imagine, sweet and fruity wines complement well with sweet dishes... But also with savoury dishes because of the interesting contrast they provoke.
- With white meats, such as poultry or pork, on the other hand, we recommend wines with less body and perhaps higher acidity notes.
- Do you have a dish or menu rich in protein and fat? In that case, wines with high levels of tannins will help you create a spectacular blend.
- What about spicy food? In this case, low-alcohol broths with fruity hints are ideal.
As you can see, the colour of the wine has nothing to do with the pairing possibilities. The important thing is to know the characteristics of each wine and its flavours. Therefore, it is important to taste the wines before the meal, so that we can match them with the dishes we offer.
Do you want to get it right and not fail with the many nuances that you can find? In that case, we recommend you to come to our shop. Not only will you find the best selection of wines, but we will also offer you personalised advice for professionals. We are waiting for you!
