How to pairing cheese and wine correctly?
There is no more perfect combination than that of cheese and wine. These two are made for each other. There is no doubt that this is an enriching experience to the palate of both expert wine tasters and novices. The good relationship between these elements allows combinations to discover and make us fall in love with cheese and wine every day. How to make the right pairing?
If you frequently drink wine, it will be very normal for you to accompany it with a good cheese. This is a widespread practice. However, often the right pairing is not made and, although it is good that you try different mixtures, we could say that each cheese has its wine.
How to make the cheese and wine tasting
Good advice that we could give you to make a correct pairing would be:
- Start with the cheese: select your cheese, chew, savor and swallow.
- Now savor the wines.
After this, we will do the same process but in reverse.
- First taste the wine
- Then savor the cheeses.
So, you can know the personality of each one. We do it in this way because both products have the same importance, therefore we must have both in consideration.
Many times, we tend to think that the combination of white wines is easier with cheeses. In a way, these are easier to pair, it’s true. However, the right pairing of cheese and red wines could give perfect alliances that will make us feel the true pleasure of combining these two products.
Some combinations to keep in mind
These are some combinations of cheese and wine that pairing correctly and that you should try.
Gruyere. The Pinot Noir or Sauvignon Blanc is the perfect wine to taste with this cheese.
Gouda. It combines perfectly with a Merlot or with sparkling wines.
Camembert or Brie. For this cheese, we recommend wines that soften the flavor of the cheese. Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay
Blue cheese. How much stronger and saltier, much better this cheese. You could enjoy the blue cheese with a Riesling or a Zinfandel.
Cheddar. Cabernet Sauvignon.
Mozzarella. Sauvignon blanc.
Parmesan. Chianti.
Ricotta. Pinot Grigio.
Gorgonzola. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon or Riesling.
Take a risk. Try combinations without prejudice.
The combinations that we have given you are only some recommendations of pairing between cheese and wine. However, the possibilities are endless. Do not be afraid to try, do not be prejudiced. The best advice we can give you is that you yourself do a tasting without prejudice. Let your palate choose the best combination. We are sure that you will be able to find the best wine and cheese pairings for you.
Other aspects to consider. Experience it!
The perfect combination will be what your palate decides. We recommend another kind of pairing that could work. For these tests combine cheeses and wines from the same region of origin. For sure it will be a good choice!
Another aspect that you should consider is maturation. For this pairing, age matters a lot. So, if your cheese has many years of healing, it will combine perfectly with a wine with many years of aging.
Do not limit yourself Make the necessary combinations, make a tasting of cheese and wine conscious. You will surely find the right way to pair cheese and wine. What is your favorite combination?
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