The culture of drinking and following the norms of etiquette has now come to Russia, exotic wines have replaced traditional Russian drinks, and food has become diverse. Even in Soviet times, one could hear about the compatibility of food and wine, but hardly anyone could say for sure what and with what to drink.
One of the favorite types of wine is table white. These are relatively inexpensive wines with a good bouquet. Semi-sweet white wine is a light golden table grape wine with an alcoholic strength of approximately 12 degrees. The most popular among their category are Chardonnay, Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc, Tokay, Riesling, Gewurztraminer and others.
To the fish and not only
The best known fact is the combination of white wine and fish dishes. This is absolutely true, but apart from that, white meat dishes, cheese slices, as well as a variety of salads with mayonnaise and mayonnaise sauce are also suitable.
Carbonated white wines are usually served with caviar and cold snacks. Chocolate is contraindicated, it is usually replaced with pralines, raffaello-type sweets with nuts.
Today, having decided to dine in a restaurant, you will meet with a huge assortment of the proposed masterpieces of world cuisine. It won't take long to get lost in such a variety, and choosing drinks that go with all this food is already a whole problem. But here a competent waiter can come to the rescue, who will help you decide on the choice of certain dishes, and will also advise on suitable wines.
Most often, white wines are served with such delights as:
- fish dishes;
- white meat dishes;
- bread, including cheese, garlic, curd;
- seafood (caviar, oysters, shrimps, crayfish);
- spicy cheeses;
- fruits;
- desserts.
Wines like Sauvignon Blanc go well with baked poultry dishes, provided that there are no hot sauces or gravies.
The Grüner Veltliner complements the herb-rich snacks. It itself has a sour-spicy taste and aroma of herbs, and therefore is often used as an ingredient in cooking.
"Chardonnay" should be served with salmon, caviar and lean meats. The secret of wine is that it is revealed indirectly, and therefore "taste shock" is simply unacceptable when drinking it.
Oddly enough, but white semi-sweet wine can be served with light fish or vegetable soups. White wines are also often offered as an aperitif before meals. Wine is always served chilled to 10-12 ° C in tall glasses with a long stem.
Bad taste
In addition, there is a list of products that do not go well with wines at all:
- all types of spices (they interrupt the light aroma of wine);
- smoked meats;
- fermented dishes;
- pickles;
- dishes containing vinegar and lemon juice (suppress the taste of wine);
- chocolate;
- astringent nuts (spoil the taste);
It is not customary to drink wine, and where people smoke, cigarette smoke and a strong smell of perfume do not allow you to feel the real bouquet of wine.
It is believed that natural white wine is healthier than red wine, it contains many minerals that strengthen blood vessels. However, with the addition of elements (sugar, sourdough), the wine loses its properties.
