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IMPORTANT! [José Elarba]: The Rules of Pairing Wine and Food (Part I)

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[José Elarba]: Pairing your favorite dishes with wine There is nothing we love more than  wine , or maybe  food … Because we cannot decide which one of those  pleasures  is our favorite, today we want to dedicate our post to those two amazing creations of the world:  wine and food . Learn  how to pair  your favorite wines with the most  delicious  recipes and enjoy this perfect match with friends and family. Keep reading and discover more. An art more than a scientific method One thing you should know is that pairing wine with food is a  balancing  act, so, as well as painters, you need to have a deep sense of  combination flavors, weight and intensity . If you pick a  delicate dish , you want to match it with a subtle wine and a hearty meal with a sturdier wine. Also, some recipes can make your senses explode if the  wine contrasts  with it. For example, the crisp, clean flavors of many white wines mat...

[José Elarba]: The Best Guide to Pair Wine and Dessert

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There are things we consider difficult in life, and  pairing desserts with wine  is probably one of them. The good news is that you don't have to be an expert in gastronomy or wine;  it's simpler than you may think . We know most of us have no idea how to best  combine  these two, and it's good to keep in mind that some wines pair horribly with some desserts. But, don't worry, today we brought  the best guide  to help you pair your delicious desserts to its most  complementary wines.  Keep reading and know more. The first thing you have to consider as the #1 rule is that the wine you pick should be at least  as sweet as the dessert  you'll have, and should have  enough acidity  in order to have the best balance. Fast tips Temperature  should be always considered in both dessert and wine. Sweet wines should be served at 6-8 °C. Try  contrasting the flavors  and texture. Always consider that ...