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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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Eva PizarroSumiller en restaurante Fierro y formadora en Tandem Gastronómico.Ya sabes que desde Consum queremos ponértelo fácil todo el año y más aún en Navidades.Las fiestas son para brindar, y qué mejor que nuestra selección de vinos espumosos y sidra para hacerlo, porque las burbujas siempre han sido, son y serán símbolo de celebración, aquí va nuestra propuesta:CAVA BRUT NATURE ANNA DE CODORNIUCAVA ROSÉ ORIGINAL CODORNIUEn 1984 salió a la venta su primera añada y desde entonces se ha convertido en una de las señas de identidad de las fechas navideñas. Anna de Codorníu es un homenaje a la mujer que cambió la historia de la bodega.Cava pionero en su época al ser el primero en incorporar la variedad chardonnay en su coupage, aportando un extra de cremosidad en su textura. Si te gustan los aromas delicados, flores blancas, manzana, miel, almendras y el carácter seco de los espumosos Brut Nature, este es tu vino. Resultará perfecto para acompañar entrantes, mariscos, moluscos, pescados e incluso algún postre no muy dulce.Un cava rosado de aroma fresco y muy afrutado, elaborado a partir de las variedades tradicionales del Mediterráneo: Monastrell, Garnacha y Trepat.Aromas a frutos rojos, mermeladas y casís complementados por suaves notas de bollería y levadura fruto de su crianza en contacto con las levaduras, hacen de él un gran aliado con pescados azules, carnes blancas, ensaladas e incluso con platos con frutos rojos.cava semi carta nevada de freixentetcava castillo de perelada reservaFreixenet Carta Nevada Semi Seco, ¿quién no reconoce a este icono mundial? Sin duda. un clásico de todas las fiestas y fechas señaladas de todos los tiempos que no pasa de moda.El cava Carta Nevada es el típico cava de la región, formado por un coupage bien proporcionado de las variedades autóctonas: Macabeo, Xarel·lo y Parellada.Color amarillo con reflejos dorados, limpio y brillante, burbuja de tamaño medio formando buena corona.En nariz destacan los aromas florales (flores blancas) y de fruta fresca, sutiles aromas cítricos. Buena estructura en boca, fresco, suave acidez en boca y con un bouquet muy personal.Un cava de entre 10 y 15 meses de crianza, que con su azúcar residual (no es un cava seco) lo hacen perfecto para postres o ese brindis final, siendo un espumoso agradable y mucho más amable que los totalmente secos.La elaboración de vino en el Castillo Perelada está documentada ya desde la Edad Media, tal y como lo atestiguan varios documentos y pergaminos de la época que se conservan en la biblioteca.Un cava elaborado con las tres variedades típicas del cava: Macabeu, Xarel·lo y Parelada. Es un cava clásico en cuya elaboración se sigue el método tradicional con todo el rigor y cuidado que caracterizan a Perelada.Con ligeros aromas cítricos y de fruta blanca que se funden con las notas de bollería propias de su crianza, hacen de él un gran aliado para estas fechas.sidra rosé 'el gaitero'No podía faltar en nuestra selección una sidra, bebida intrínsecamente ligada a las Navidades y la celebración. En ninguna mesa debería faltar un espumoso y una sidra para el brindis, y en esta ocasión… ¡te traemos una sidra rosada!Esta sidra se elabora por métodos tradicionales con mezcla de manzanas apropiadas para la elaboración de sidra por su riqueza aromática. De esta forma, obtenemos un mosto de alta calidad que en contacto con la piel de la fruta adquiere su tono rosé.Fresca, cítrica, con las típicas notas de manzana, toda una delicia fruto de la tradición de toda una zona.Como no queremos dejar tu menú a medias, te dejamos dos recomendaciones más: un blanco y un tinto que son apuesta segura:Cuatro Rayas:un verdejo de Rueda, fresco, ágil y muy versátil para entrantes y platos de pescado.Ramón Bilbao Crianza:un crianza de Rioja y de una de las Bodegas más conocidas, un vino ideal para carnes y guisos, un clásico que nunca falla.
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TINTO DE VERANO
Eva PizarroSommelier at Fierro restaurant and trainer at Tandem Gastronómico.At Bodega de Consum, we have decided to refresh your summer without giving up wine. We already gave you the best recipes to make a good sangria, so today we give you some tips to show off your tinto de verano.Let's first look at the difference between the two drinks: Tinto de verano is a mixture that only includes wine, soda and lots of ice. Whereas sangria is made by mixing soda, wine with a touch of liqueur, chopped fresh fruit and sugar.Sangria could be considered a cocktail because of how it’s made, while tinto de verano would be a combinado (a mixture of two drinks), but let's see some variations that can make it the queen of the summer season:This drink originated in Vargas, Cordoba, which is unsurprising given its high temperatures and the consequent need to adapt wine to these conditions. It was born as a blend of red wine and siphon.The drink has evolved until it’s marketed ready to drink, in the Consum drinks section you can find it in its original and non-alcoholic version.How to give it a twist if you make it or buy it?-The simplest and most popular is to pour the contents into a pitcher, add ice to taste and a few slices of lemon.-If you prefer, swap the soda for a lemon soda.-You can also try other citrus fruits: orange will give it a very Mediterranean touch, or grapefruit for lovers of more bitter drinks.-The wine you use should be a young red, as it will bring freshness and all the nuances of the fruit.-And if you want to try something different, try to make your own recipe with white wine.With all these tips you are ready to enjoy the most refreshing summer!
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