In any case, it should be noted that the pairing, although there are certain rules that are taken for granted, it is after all, a matter of taste. At the moment of truth, elegir unos u otros wines to accompany the dishes that make up a menu will depend on the type of food that we are going to prepare, the way in which we will prepare them and the personal taste of our diners.
And once pairing is understood as a task of experimentation in which we should not close ourselves to anything, lo cierto es que sí que there are certain tips that we can follow to understand how the union of flavors and aromas works entre los diferentes vinos y comidas.
1. Debemos pensar en el menú como algo global.
This is an issue that most sommeliers agree on.. Hay que pensar en los elementos que componen un menú entendiendo que todos ellos formarán parte de una global experience.
In the same way that nobody would think of serving meatloaf first, a second steak and a heavy chocolate cake for dessert; so you have to understand the role that each type of wine can play in a menu.
2. Understand the concepts of weight and balance.
In the same way that a selection of notes form a chord whose harmony is satisfying to our ears, this is how the concept of balance works in wine pairing. To understand the concept of balance, we must first understand the concept of the weight of food and wine.
In the case of wines, the weight will be determined by the body and the intensity of the wine's flavor.
When looking for a balance between the weight of the plate and the weight of the wine, we must try to make them both have a similar weight.
3. Association VS contrast.
We can link dishes with wines based on two fundamental principles: by association or by contrast.
In the first case, we will try to complement the dishes and the wine.
In the second case, the one with the contrast, we will do just the opposite, look for the balance between dishes and wine through the opposite sensations that they offer us.
4. Prioritize the way food is cooked.
The weight of food does not depend solely on the ingredients used, but it influences much more the way in which they are cooked.
As usual, we must compensate the complexity or simplicity of the dish with the choice of wine.
5. Trust your personal taste.
The wine pairing is, mainly, a matter of taste. At the end, everything will depend on our own experience and experimentation combining flavors, colors, texturas y aromas. A golden rule: choose a wine that you like to drink alone.
In Corsica restaurant we offer you a wide wine list so they can enjoy a perfect pairing together with our delicious dishes. Come visit us and you will see.
