Users' questions

What do you serve with Monastrell?

What do you serve with Monastrell?

Monastrell tends to be big, medium to full-bodied and high in tannins, so it naturally pairs well with just about any hearty and meaty dish, from hamburgers and pizza to short ribs, veal, pork, lamb, sausage, game and other meats, especially grilled meats.

What cheese goes with Montepulciano wine?

When it comes to cheese, try a glass of Montepulciano with aged cheddar, asiago, or parmesan.

What does Mourvedre pair with?

Mourvedre Wine Food Pairing Look for meats with lots of umami like beef short ribs, pork shoulder, barbeque, lamb, rabbit, pork sausage, and veal. The spices that complement the floral character in Mourvedre are regional spices found in Provence, France such as lavender, rosemary, and thyme.

Is Monastrell sweet or dry?

Dry or sweet
Mataro/Sweetness of resulting wine

What foods do you pair Monastrell wine with?

Monastrell Food Pairing. Monastrell tends to be big, medium to full-bodied and high in tannins, so it naturally pairs well with just about any hearty and meaty dish, from hamburgers and pizza to short ribs, veal, pork, lamb, sausage, game and other meats, especially grilled meats. The perfect wine for your next barbecue!

What kind of red wine is Monastrell grape?

Monastrell is the Spanish name for a thick-skinned red wine grape variety with small berries, which is more commonly known outside of Spain by its French synonym, Mourvèdre. However, according to Master of Wine Jancis Robinson, the variety clearly originated in Spain,…

What should I serve with wine and cheese?

If you’re planning a party and serving cheese and wine, try to include at least one of the sweet wine and cheese pairings mentioned above. Not only are they delicious, but they might even change your mind about what’s for dessert!

What kind of wine to go with Moscato d’Asti?

Why it works: As we’ve said, funkier cheeses call for a sweeter wine, but the lightness of Moscato and other sweet whites can be a terrific change if you’ve only ever matched pungent cheese with heavy, fortified wines. The fresh, acidic fruit of a Moscato d’Asti cleans your mouth of heavier cheeses like Gorgonzola, leaving you nice and refreshed.

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