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Sometimes it is difficult to decide which wine is the ideal one to drink for each occasion.
Therefore, we give you some tips below.

WITH MEAT

Do you want to know which is the perfect wine for your meals with meat?

When drinking wine with meat, we must be clear about the type of meat we are going to eat.

• With red meat

In these cases they should be full-bodied, powerful and intense red wines.

• Game meat, stewed or braised

We will use wines that have been aged or rested in the bottle; Crianza wines.

• White meat and poultry

It is best accompanied by light, mild wines.

WITH FISH AND SEAFOOD

Which wine goes well with fish? There is a wide selection of wines depending on the type of fish or seafood you want to drink; for example, fresh and light red wines or white and sparkling wines that harmonise perfectly with salmon, cod, tuna and other fish or seafood. 

Thus, the ideal wine will depend on the type of fish. 

• With fatty fish (tuna or salmon): we can use young red wines.

• White fish (hake, turbot, sole): a fruity white wine made from Albariño, Godello or Verdejo grapes is recommended.

• Wines with Seafood: They are usually drunk with any type of white wine, cava or champagne.

WITH CHEESE

Oh the cheese! In Switzerland, the land of cheese, it is essential to know which wine to choose in order to achieve the perfect match.

So you need to know what type of cheese you have in order to find the type of wine that best suits its flavour.

• With semi-cured cheese: the ideal wine for this type of cheese is red wine.

• With aged cheese: it is ideal to choose a white wine to achieve a good contrast of flavours.

• With mouldy cheese: it is recommended to always drink a sweet wine.

• With fondue: the vast majority of cheeses used in fondue are very salty cheeses, so a good white wine is more appropriate than a red wine. If a red wine is preferred anyway, it is recommended to choose a young wine or a wine with a low tannic structure such as a Pinot Noir or Malbec.

• With raclette: It is recommended to choose a fruity and light red wine such as a Côtes de Brouilly or a Pinot Noir. Another option could be a Merlot. If you prefer a white wine, you should opt for a fruity and lively wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay.

The perfect combination for a good party.

The perfect combination for a good company.

WITH DESSERTS AND AS AN AFTER-DINNER SNACK

Which wine should be served with dessert? Sometimes we forget the importance of knowing how to choose the right wine for desserts.
But in order to do so, it is necessary to know what kind of dessert will be served.

• With cream and dense:

We should accompany it with a sweet wine such as Moscatel or Pedro Ximenez.

• With chocolate:

is best accompanied by a good Pinot Noir.

• With high acidity (lemon tart, sorbets, fruit, etc):

It is best to accompany it with a wine that is not very sweet. In this case, the ideal wines are cavas and verdejo white wines.

What's more, no meal can end better than one with a table full of orujos. You can surprise your guests with a wide variety of flavours. And from time to time, indulge yourself and enjoy its flavours!

AS A GIFT

Many people love to be given wine as a gift, whatever kind of wine it may be. Giving wine as a gift has become commonplace, and is a sign of a great gift.

There is no general pattern for giving wine as a gift, but if we know the tastes of the person to whom it is addressed, it will be much easier.

The most expensive wine is not the best gift, but if the person receiving it is a wine connoisseur, the higher the price, the more he or she will appreciate it.

The offer of wines to give as a gift is very wide, because the reason of the gift is also very wide; from a celebration, a birthday, a specific date, etc., there is always a wine for every occasion.

Spanish wines as a gift are a safe bet.

FOR CELEBRATIONS

At large celebrations such as weddings, christenings and other celebrations, wine is always present.

Generally in all celebrations, we start with a fruity white wine, then move on to a red wine, and finish with a cava.

Do you want us to tell you a trick? If you are not sure which wine to choose and you don't want to make a mistake, the best thing to do is to choose light wines. 

FOR PARTIES

Are you having a party at home and want to surprise your guests? 

Prepare some good sangrias, full of fruit and very refreshing. No one will be able to resist.

FOR THE APPERITIF

Have you ever heard someone say 'I'm meeting someone for vermouth'? In Spain, the vermouth hour, at weekends, is very common.  It is very common to meet friends for a vermouth, to prepare it at home with the family or before a celebration. 

But what do we mean when we talk about the vermouth hour?

The vermouth hour is the time for an aperitif. It is the time before a meal when you have a few drinks and something to nibble on. But why is it called "hora del vermouth"? Spaniards love a drink called vermouth and it is very common to have it as an aperitif. So many Spaniards drink it that for years, the aperitif has been called vermouth.

So, if you want to have a good aperitif with friends or family, try a good vermouth with some olives and chips. You're sure to hit the spot!

FOR TYPE OF WINE

We all know that the right combination of wine and food adds that special something to every meal. 

But how do we know which wine to choose to accompany each meal? 

We can help you!

• As an aperitif before a meal: A generous wine is recommended.

• Young red wines: They go very well with veal, lamb and poultry. Pasta, vegetables and paella.

• Crianza and Reserva red wines: to accompany stews, beef stews and game meats.

• White wines: they are usually drunk with fish and seafood. Ham and soups. They can be drunk with light white meats such as chicken or turkey. They can also be drunk with cheese (preferably blue cheese).

• Rosé wines: they can be served as a starter before a meal, and with tapas. It can also be served with oriental food and salads.

• Cava: at any type of meal and throughout the meal, regardless of the type of food.

• Sweet wine: always drunk with dessert.

But we must not forget that the pairing of food and wine is not always respected, since colours were invented to suit all tastes, and there are people who love a certain wine, who always want to accompany their food with that particular wine, whatever type it may be.

When buying a wine to accompany a meal, we must take into account some considerations:

a.-We must respect the order of the wines in the meal: starter, first course, etc...

b.-We should know the composition of the meal (mild or strong), to choose the type of wine.

c.-Never drink more than four different types of wine at the same meal.

FOR COOKING

When cooking with wine, the right quality must be taken into account to transform dishes into fine and particularly tasty dishes. Spanish cooking wines offer excellent value for money. 

Contrary to what many people think that cheap wine is used for cooking, any type of wine can be used, and at any price.

Many of the great chefs use high quality wine to prepare their dishes. The reason is that cheap wines are usually wines of low quality and taste, and logically this way we will not transmit exquisiteness to our dishes. By choosing a non-cheap wine we are ensuring greater flavour.

Therefore, we can use any type of wine for cooking.

Having said that, which wines should we use to cook each type of dish? 

In general, we will use those wines that transmit greater sensations and better aromas. Dry red wines and white wines are the most recommended. Red wines transmit and add colour to the food, and white wines add acidity.

• Red wines:

  • For cooking sauces.

  • For red meats that are cooked slowly: wines made from Syrah grapes are recommended.

  • For meats that are cooked quickly: best to use wines made from Pinot Noir grapes.

• White wines:

  • For strong meals: use aromatic whites.

  • Fish dishes: wines with Sauvignon blanc.

  • Seafood meals: fruity wines, young wines, Albariño and cavas.

  • White meats: dry white wines.

  • For stews and casseroles: Port wines are recommended.

  • To improve the flavour of soups, stews and sautéed dishes: Sherry wines are recommended.

Wine for Cooking different types of Food:

• Rice: Rosés, light reds and cavas.

• Añojo: Crianza red wine.

• Beef: Crianza red wine.

• Big game meat: Crianza and reserva red wine.

• Small game meat: Young and crianza red wine.

• Pork: Young red wine.

• Lamb: Young red wine, crianza and cavas.

• Eggs: Rosé wines, full-bodied white wines and cavas.

• Pulses: Young red wine and cavas.

• Seafood: Dry white wines, fruity wines, Albariño and cavas.

• Pasta: Rosés, whites, light reds and cavas.

• Fish: Young white wines and cavas.

• Desserts: Sweet wines, cavas and ports.

• Veal: Young red wine or crianza.

• Soups: Full-bodied white wine.

In general, wines should be taken as a garnish or as a spice that is added with an important value. It must be remembered that wine accompanies the food to be cooked.