Gentle Guide ➺ Basic Pairing Guidelines
You’re a connoisseur of flavour, crafting fresh ingredients in the kitchen with a glimmering presentation to match. But when it comes to splashing a complimentary wine in your glass, a blind spot has risen. Not to worry, we’re here to guide you for your next home-cooked meal or dazzling dinner party.
TOMATO-BASED DISHES
Pizza, pasta, parmigiana — anything with high-acidity red sauce that makes your mouth water. Here you’ll find a wine that can keep up. Tomatoes are naturally high in acidity, so you want a wine that can keep up. Italian varieties like Sangiovese or Pinot Grigio will do the trick. They’re zippy, aromatic, and play beautifully with basil, balsamic, or anything Mediterranean.
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Creamy, Rich, Spoon-Scraping Meals
A heavy dish that coats your mouth? Cozy up to a wine with a cut-through for a perfect balance. Try a Chenin Blanc or Nebbiolo. They have just enough texture and bite to balance out the richness of your dish, without adding weight.
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HEAVY-HANDED SPICE
Calling all the chefs who love those intense spices, and crispy chilli oil—a juicy, plush, and light juice is the bottle for you. In this case, sweet and spicey just make sense. A fiano, grenache or off-dry Riesling will take the edge off the heat without smothering the flavour. Who knew sweet and spicy could work so well together?
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Light & Herbaceous Plates
Grilled fish, zesty salad, or that Ottolenghi recipe you’ve been saving for later. Grab a bottle with freshness and lift to match that lovely delicacy—you’ll thank us later. Reach for a wine that’s simple with some freshness and lift—think Grüner Veltliner, a savoury rosé, or a light alpine red. The idea is to match delicacy with delicacy.
