Best Foods To Pair With Your Next Glass Of Wine

By Aanchal Mathur

While you don't have to make a fuss about it every time you open a bottle of wine, enjoying some classic pairings can be a great way to explore a wide range of flavour unions.

Sparkling Wine 

The effervescent and bubbly sparkling wine should go with light appetisers to complement its fizz and acidity.  Cheese or fruits, or a platter of both goes well with sparkling wine. 

Pinot Noir

With its silky texture, medium body and red fruit notes, pairs well with dishes like roasted chicken or Indian tandoori paneer.   

Cabernet Sauvignon

Its dark flavours make it an excellent choice for pairing with the charred notes of grilled meats, barbecues, or dishes with smoky flavours.   

Merlot

Merlot has smooth tannins which can be complemented by dishes such as mutton, mushroom dishes, and tomato-based pasta. The Indian dish of biryani is another good option. 

White Wine

Light snacks like paneer, fish or grilled chicken are the best foods to pair with white wine..

Rose Wine

With its mildly sweet taste, dry rose goes beautifully with grilled vegetables, light pasta, and roasted chicken. 

Dessert Wine

Dessert wines give a perfect ending to a meal on a sweet note. So, any kind of sweet dish can be paired with dessert wines.  Consider healthy fresh fruit or fruit yoghurt to round off your meal.