Know your variety australian tempranillo wine selectors. Actually, all of the wines in my tasting went well with this superdry chocolate, which has a kind of coffeebean bitterness about it. Mathis grenache is an exception to this contest of flavors. Are you drinking a fullbodied, californiastyle chardonnay with a lot of oak and butter presence, or one that is lighter on the oak or maybe not even aged in oak at all.
The age of your tempranillo will determine the best pairing. Tempranillo is a primary red grape for much of northern and central spain, including the famous wines of rioja and ribera del duero. Recipes to pair with grenache and rhone wines mathis wine. Chicken and pinot noir if roasted poultry, shiraz if braaied, chenin and chardonnay to be safe. Its name comes from the spanish word, temprana, which means early, referring to the fact that its an earlyripening red variety. Oct 31, 2012 tempranillo is an easy to find and wildly diverse foodpairing wine that also happens to have great a great flavor profile for its value. Almost every red wine from rioja and ribera del duero has tempranillo at its core, and in portugal the variety is widely used in the douro valley under the name tinta roriz both for table wines and fortified wines port. Chocolate chip cookies need a syrah or cabernet sauvignon, oatmeal and raisin cookies are yummy with.
If you prefer a milder dark chocolate 60% cacao try a merlot or syrah. Know your variety australian tempranillo regarded as spains noble grape, tempranillo is mostly commonly known throughout the world as the main grape variety used to make rioja. The higher the percentage of chocolate, the more bitter the chocolate will taste. As petite syrah, there is a higher skintojuice ratio in the grapes, meaning youll get richer flavour and colour, along with dense tannin.
This is not your ordinary roast, but a flavorful surprise. In the fall, tempranillo vineyards turn brilliant red. Jul 18, 20 all about the regional pairing with our sommelier larissa. The sherry has nutty flavors to match the almond joy, while the tempranillo features red berries and some spice to balance out the sweet candy. If you are going to pair tempranillo with food, we suggest leaning to flavors that are mildly spicy. Here are a few pairing ideas for best food with tempranillo. Chocolate dark and sweet dessert wine or port colombar and. Chocolate desserts are the pinnacle of gustatory decadence, but not every wine can stand up to their richness. Dark chocolate pairings with wine, spirits, and cheese. Chocolat grand amer, 85% cacao, from the paris house of michel cluizel. Start by laying out a sheet of parchment paper on a baking tray. Simple enough to put together with ease, but interesting enough to serve to dinner guests on special occasions. Complex aromas of chocolate, baking spices, licorice, tar, fresh tobacco and sweet flowers. One of the most exciting developments aboard the norwegian escape is the creation of the cellars, norwegians first ever wine bar.
Tapas and wine pairing, tempranillo red wine from spain victor mendieta. When chocolate is this austere, its an ideal backdrop for almost any wine. One pairing rule is that the wine used to make a sauce will almost always be great to drink with the dish use good wine, though. Beronia, true to its tradition, produces a classic range adapted to the new tastes of the consumer, defined as beronia style.
This is not always the case, but where it does happen, the descriptions on the list take this into account. Feel free to save this infographic somewhere you can easily access it later, in a pinch. Single origin chocolate is sourced from around the globe. Some say it cant be done, pairing wine with chocolate, but if you choose the right wine to complement the right chocolate it can be a remarkable pairing opportunity. Tempranillo is also known by many different local names such as cencibel, tinto fino and tinta del pais. If youre new to dark chocolate, start with 57% cacao zoet dark chocolate and work your way up to higher percentages of cacao over time. Its a good match for mexican food that isnt overly spicy. For one, theyre both considered aphrodisiacs and they both contain flavanols antioxidants. One of my favorite chocolate pairing wines is koenig vineyard s 2010 cabernet sauvignon awarded 91 points by wine spectator. All you ever wanted to know about food and wine pairings from bbq to fish and the best snacks to pair with wine. To kick off our tempranillo day celebration, we connected with bodegas lan, a winery named after the first letters of the three provinces in. In rioja, tempranillo contributes earthy cherry flavors and firm structure. Big aromas of strawberries, cherries, with varying degrees of toastyvanilla flavors and aromas from the oak depending on the producer and the type of oak used.
Most people would agree that wine and chocolate make a great combination. While tempranillo is not a commonly grown grape in the u. Liz suggests pairing this wine with chicken with chocolate mole, butter basted grilled ribeye or risotto. Oct 02, 20 tempranillo pronounced temprahneeloh is probably the most popular grape grown in spain, where it is used in a variety of wines. White wine is a terrific pairing for salty foods, ford says, and it still works when the. Weve done some really great chocolate pairings the ghiradelli white chocolate with raspberry just elevates the fruit and the. When youre eating good chocolate, why would you want to dilute it with other flavours and aromas. Tempranillo wine and cheese pairing winefetch wines. Cabernet sauvignon is terrific with these meaty chops.
Some of it may even find its way into chocolatebased desserts. Chardonnay chardonnay can be made into many styles, and this should always be kept in mind when pairing the wine with food. A quick cheat sheet to help you select the best wine for a specific meal. Aug 09, 2018 i have watched a lot of good chocolate get ruined by pairing it with a big, dry red wine. For example, younger tempranillo have less complex flavours, so they arent suited for heavy or complicated meals. There are thousands of web pages offering advice on pairing wine with food. Search for tempranillo wines below are a list of cheeses that pair well with tempranillo. Cajun is a particular favorite of mine, as long as its not over the top with heat. If youve never had tempranillo, or have only tried it in isolated circumstances, this guide will quickly bring you up to speed and reveal a few tips about the often undiscovered varietal.
Shauna rosenblum has a lot to say about zinfandel and chocolate pairing i would say give me any food and i will pair the proper zinfandel with it. Pairing steak with tempranillo hudson valley wine goddess. Despite these striking similarities, its somewhat challenging to pair wine and chocolate together. Exceedingly ripe aromas of chocolate and raisin hint at a cooked wine, but on the palate this redeems itself. Darker chocolates characteristic bitterness is best appreciated through pairing it well with complementary flavors. See more ideas about food, food recipes and stuffed peppers. Host a wine and chocolate tasting best day of the week.
This wine is drinkable now and will continue to mature and evolve in the bottle for many years. Most of the tempranillo grown in the us comes from warmer regions of california and tempranillo pairs with food extremely well. Try a little bit of the chocolate pairing followed by another sip of wine. It is also a key blending grape used in portwhere it often goes by the name tinta roriz. Jul 20, 2017 pairing steak with tempranillo by debbie jul 20, 2017 many times when you grill your steak you think of opening up a cabernet sauvignon or similar wine but there are many other red wines that go quite well with steak, especially grilled steak in the summer. Once the chocolate is melted use your teaspoon to scoop equal sized dollops of white chocolate on to the parchment paper. Tempranillo is a major blending grape used in port and called tinta roriz. High altitudes suit tempranillo vines and cool climates help the acidity and make for more elegant wines wine bright colours. Musttry wine pairings on norwegian escape ncl travel blog. Buy the most luxurious dark chocolate that you can find, and pair it with a cabernet sauvignon, merlot, syrah or malbec. Tempranillo october 22, 2012 5 comments the soundbyte. Tempranillo is a red grape variety which forms the backbone of some of the finest wines from spain and portugal.
A fondue made with dark chocolate offers variety for diners. Wine and chocolate have a lot of similarities to each other. Bodegas ramon bilbao crianza 2015 from rioja, spain maroon, with the aroma of fresh, dark fruits like blackberries, and licorice with sweet tones of nutmeg. These tunes are the perfect pairing for your tasting, we promise. It generally produces mediumbodied, firm reds suitable for meat dishes of all kinds, particularly lamb, veal, and pot roast.
Its robust fruit flavors complement complex chocolate tones just as raspberry or cherry sauce complement an ice cream sundae. For young tempranillo that are fresh and fruity, wed recommend chicken wings, turkey sausage, bacon, ham, scalloped potatoes, beef burritos, beef tacos, chili, sole, vegetable stew, pulled pork, roasted. They usually assume a meal has been planned and the wouldbechef is now looking for the perfect wine accompaniment for their culinary creation. When pairing wine and chocolate, theres an unlimited amount of combinations you could create. Being the main grape of rioja, check out a few food and rioja wine pairings, featuring tempranillo, to celebrate with. Simple preparation yields elegant results in this easytomake pork dish. Its possible that central and southern italy has more tempranillo. When young, tempranillo is fruity and fresh with cherry and dried fig flavours, with peppery notes. Learn what wine to serve with over 60 different foods and ingredients.
It is often said that the name tempranillo is derived from the spanish word. Tempranillo is a dry, red wine and produces mediumweight reds with strawberry and black fruit characteristics. Tasting this wine, youll get aromas and flavours of huckleberry, blackberry, black coffee, dark chocolate, and ground black pepper. Depending on growing conditions and winemaking, it can produce hints of spice, toast, leather, tobacco, herb or vanilla. Whether you are pairing the sometimes subtle, creamy nuances of delicate white chocolate or the lively bold tones of dark chocolate with a favorite wine, there are a few pairing tips to keep i. Tempranillo is an easy to find and wildly diverse food pairing wine that also happens to have great a great flavor profile for its value. Yes, its extracted and syrupy, but a bright core of acidity brings it back to earth. With the mondavi family name behind it and four generations of great winemaking in napa valley, this is the kind of spot where any. The beauty of pairing chocolate with wine, whisky, or cheese is that it expands the. We designed a wine pairing chart that really simplifies the matching process and makes it easy for you to select a good wine for a certain meal or tasting event. They are both decadent, luxurious, and packed with complex flavors.
Roast beef, lamb, pork roast with chipotle sauce, spicy tapas. Chardonnay can be made into many styles, and this should always be kept in mind when pairing the wine with food. To get the wines that match with the most dishes, youll have to go to the middle of said spectrum, where youll find wines like sparkling and medium reds. Pairing steak with tempranillo by debbie jul 20, 2017 many times when you grill your steak you think of opening up a cabernet sauvignon or similar wine but there are many other red wines that go quite well with steak, especially grilled steak in the summer. Made primarily with the native viura grape, occasionally supplemented by malvasia and garnacha blanca. Both are also associated with romantic or indulgent moments. Pairing can have a bad reputation among specialty food and beverage lovers. Liz suggests pairing this wine with venison or duck with a cherry red wine reduction sauce. On the contrary, frequently both chocolate and wine are too rich and tanninheavy, competing and clashing instead of complementing flavors found in each. On weekends the pairing is available at the dv chocolate factory also in paarl. So reach for a glass of wine with your favorite snack and reap the rewards of wines health benefits, plus create a taste sensation. Chocolate is a natural pairing for red wine, and your dessert can be as simple as offering a tray of chocolate truffles with a bottle of cabernet sauvignon. In the end, only experimentation can guarantee success, but this pairing guide should be able to effectively narrow down the possibilities for you and get you further down the road to making the wine you want to make. If youve had wines from rioja, youve had a wine that is predominantly tempranillo.
The essential chocolate and wine pairing guide wine selectors. If your chocolate has mint flavor or nuts, a cabernet sauvignon is a great option. Tempranillo is an easy to find and wildly diverse foodpairing wine that also happens to have great a great flavor profile for its value. Dark chocolate, usually 5070% cocoa, has strong complex flavors and pairs well with robust red wine like a shiraz or a cabernet, which. I have watched a lot of good chocolate get ruined by pairing it with a big, dry red wine. Wine pairing chart wine and food pairing made simple. For more food and wine pairing tips, check out our recipes page. While there are several factors to consider, finding the right balance neednt be complicated. There is a very rare white mutation of tempranillo called tempranillo blanco found in rioja baja. Dont avoid the chocolate, only the cocoa fat as in milk chocolate. Crossroads outrage pan seared fish asparagus, english pea, swiss chard, heirloom tomato, toasted coriander beurre blanc smoked hudson valley pork loin apple cider and honey potatoes, roasted cauliflower, pea tendrils. One of the most straightforward ways to enjoy chocolate and cheese is to set up a tasting. Five of the best chocolate and wine pairings in the western. Milk chocolate with sea salt combined with white wine will introduce you to a whole new world of flavors.
Grown throughout the north of spain, tempranillo is an early ripening grape. There is a wide variety of wines that could be matched with chocolate desserts. Youre more likely to hear people talk about dark chocolate and cabernet sauvignon, but wed like to take you down a lesstrodden path. Creta roble 2012 from ribera del duero, spain this 100% tempranillo is opaque purple in color and offers up a bouquet of candied fruit, espresso, creamy spices, incense, and assorted black fruits. Whether you are pairing the sometimes subtle, creamy nuances of delicate white chocolate or the lively bold tones of dark chocolate with a favorite wine, there are a few pairing tips to keep in mind. The best chocolate and wine pairing i have ever had is a bitter chocolate with a bitter, herbal barolo chinato that has just a touch of sweetness such as cappellano. Next, set up your double boiler and melt the white chocolate we used molding wafers, stirring frequently with a spatula. Please inform one of our team of your specific allergy or dietary requirement when ordering. Shauna rosenblum zinfandel and chocolate pairing zap. Here are a few pairing ideas for best food with tempranillo wine with lamb meatballs. Tempranillo is most common in spain, though it is also found in other countries including portugal where its called aragones or tinta roriz and argentina. Tapas and wine pairing, tempranillo red wine from spain. There are ways to pair the two, and it is mostly about matching the sweetness.