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Wine to serve with salad: which one to choose for each type
Salads are one of the most versatile, fresh dishes that we can enjoy all year, particularly in the hotter months. Although we don’t always think of wine to go with salad dishes, the truth is that there are many delicious pairings that bring out the flavours of the vegetables, fruit and dressings. The secret is to choose the right wine for each type of salad.If you would like to discover more about choosing the ideal wine for each occasion, we recommend you read our article “Key tips to choosing the right wine”.Since salads are fresh, light meals, they tend to pair well with wines that are not too prevalent on the palate. Young white and rosé wines are the ideal choice, and also some mild reds. The key is to find wines with balanced acidity, freshness and fruity notes that pair well with the salad, without overpowering the taste. Salad can also pair well with red wine. For example:Pulse salad (lentils, chickpeas): a young, light red such as a young Tempranillo, pairs wonderfully with the creamy texture of the pulses.Salad with mature cheese or cured ham: a crianza aged wine pairs well with these salads, conferring structure to balance out the stronger taste of the ingredients.Griddled chicken or cold beef salad: a young, fruity red is the ideal pairing for these salads.In this case, you can apply the rule of harmony by intensity which we discussed in the article “Key tips to choosing the right wine”, i.e. the stronger the ingredient, a more full-bodied wine is required.White and rosé wines pair perfectly well with fresh salads:Lettuce and tomato salad: The most traditional, popular salad, mixing the green of the lettuce with one of the key products of the Mediterranean diet. Fresh tomatoes, olives, onion, tuna, boiled egg and asparagus are just some of the ingredients we can add to this salad, usually served with an olive oil and vinegar dressing. A young white such as Verdejo or Sauvignon Blanc will confer freshness and acidity.Citrus or fresh fruit salad: A Sauvignon blanc white wine will pair perfectly with vegetables, cucumbers and citrus dressings. The acidity and mineral hints keep the taste light and clean. These wines confer energy to any dish, particularly ones with hints of acid or herbs.Caesar salad: The creaminess of the Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese and griddled chicken - this salad is just begging for an acidic wine to counter the fat, but also with sufficient depth to hold off the stronger flavours. A full-bodied Chardonnay or a cask-fermented white will balance the creamy dressing and the chicken.Caprese salad (tomato, mozzarella cheese, basil): A good tomato and mozzarella cheese salad with an olive oil dressing, a true delight on the palate, and more so with quality ingredients. A Mediterranean rosé wine or a fresh white such as an Albariño will make an excellent choice.Here are some general tips for pairing wine with salads:Acidic dressing, fresh wine: the more acidity the dressing (vinaigrette, citrus), the more acidic the wine should be to balance out the dish.Main ingredients: think if the main salad ingredient is light (lettuce, tomato, cucumber), or richer (cheese, meat, pulses).Avoid wine with excessive tannin content: they can clash with the fresh, bitter taste of some vegetables.Brave the bubbles: a Brut cava can be the perfect pairing for any salad, as it is clean and refreshing on the palate.All these tips follow the logic of harmony or contrast.Where to find the best wines to pair with salads at Consum?In the wine section at your local Consum supermarket you will find a wide assortment of white, rosé and young reds that pair perfectly with salads. From a refreshing Verdejo to a Mediterranean rosé, you will be able to choose the wine that best pairs with your recipe, and surprise your guests with a simple, perfect pairing.The following is a quick guide to make choosing the right wine easier:Green salad (lettuce, tomato, cucumber)Ideal wine: A young white (Verdejo, Sauvignon Blanc). Refreshing, conferring a touch of acidity to balance the freshness of the vegetables.Caprese salad (tomato, mozzarella cheese, basil)Ideal wine: Mediterranean rosé or Albariño. It will pair well with the tomato and creamy mozzarella cheese.Caesar salad (chicken, parmesan cheese, creamy dressing)Ideal wine: Crianza aged Chardonnay. The full-body of the wine balances out the dressing and brings out the flavour of the chicken.Pulse salad (chickpeas, lentils, beans)Ideal wine: Young, fruity red wine (young Tempranillo). Confers freshness, without overpowering the creaminess of the pulses.Shellfish or fish saladIdeal wine: Brut cava or Godello. The bubbles clean the palate and bring out the taste of the sea.Find these wines at Consum’s Bodega and discover how a simple pairing can transform your salads into a special dish.
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Tapas and wine night
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Tapas and wine night: pairings and ideas
Enjoy a night of tapas and wine with the perfect pairings. Discover delicious combinations for a unique culinary experience.
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Nuestra selección de los mejores vinos de españa.
En esta guía de la bodega de Consum listamos los mejores vinos de toda la geografía española ¿Estás de acuerdo con nuestra selección? ¡Te contamos más!
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Cada vez más gente se anima con los vinos sin alcohol
Cada vez son más las personas que se suman a beber vinos sin alcohol. Tinto, blanco, frizzante... Descubre los mejores vinos sin alcohol del mercado.
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Parker points
His name is well known in the world of wine, but you may not know who he is or where his fame came from.
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Discover the properties of Resveratrol
Why drink a glass of wine a day? We have heard on numerous occasions that drinking a glass of wine can be beneficial to our health.
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Grape varieties
Although it is true that wine is made from grapes, not all of them are suitable for producing a good wine.
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La crianza en los vinos
Entre las diferentes formas de clasificar el vino, en este post nos centramos en la clasificación del vino según su edad: Jóven, crianza, reserva.¡Toma nota!
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Serving temperature fo red wine
Summer arrives and temperatures rise, and red wine does not seem to go well with these conditions; but is that true?The usual temperature for red wines is between 14 and 17 degrees, depending on the type of wine.
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It's vermouth time!
We know that Vermouth is in fashion, and that fashions always come back. What has happened for a drink relegated to the counters of village bars to become the most in vogue drink among gastronomic restaurants and foodies?
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Is wine fattening?
Eva Pizarro / Sumiller We are going to solve this important question, so let's see what wine is made of. Wine is a drink obtained from the fruit of the grape, which has to ferment, and to do this, it is necessary for the grapes to contain minimum levels of sugar. Sugar! The big word forbidden in all diets. The main carbohydrates we are going to find in this drink are glucose and fructose. Alcoholic fermentation will transform the sugars of the must (grape juice) into ethanol, a type of alcohol. After fermentation, residual sugars may remain in our wines, those that have not been consumed during fermentation, resulting in semi-sweet or sweet wines.
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Vinos jóvenes
Los vinos jóvenes son excepcionales para el verano y para disfrutarlos tanto fuera como en casa. ¿Sabes en qué se diferencian de los crianza y reserva y con qué es mejor acompañarlos?
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Are all wines vegan if they come from grapes?
The answer is no, not all wines are vegan. We are going to look at the winemaking process to see the moment when they stop being vegan.
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Vino en casa
Es momento de leer, de hacer maratones de series, de escribir, de ordenar la casa… y cómo no, de beber vino.
