Wine for slow-cooked dishes
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The cold season invites slow-cooked dishes full of richness, dark nuances, and deep, wonderful flavors.
These long-cooked dishes go by many names: slow food, comfort food, and stews. They are dishes that just beg for a good wine.
Wine plays multiple roles here – as a wonderful ingredient, as a “kitchen wine” to be enjoyed by the cooks while preparing the meal, and as the perfect pairing with the food.
This time of year is perfect for simple, rustic dishes, where the season’s best ingredients infuse their juices and flavors into broths and wine in the pot or casserole. Slow-cooked meals require both time and patience.
The preparation itself can be quite simple, using just a few quality ingredients. The most important thing is time, which brings out the deep flavor and tender meat that melts in your mouth. The result is worth the wait!
The cozy and fragrant waiting time is even the perfect opportunity to enjoy an extra glass of wine while the pot simmers on the stove or in the oven.
There are countless recipes for slow-cooked dishes, but they all share the trait of delighting both the stomach and the soul. And, as with all good food, it is also important to choose the right wine to complement the meal and elevate it to new heights.
This is where we’re happy to help!
In general, the right wine will be one that matches the rich flavors of the dish. We need to look at the more robust and slightly spiced wines, with good “body” that can stand up to the hearty dish.
The balance of dryness and acidity depends more on the specific dish – whether you are making Osso Buco Milanese, Boeuf Bourguignon, Beef Stroganoff, Braised Lamb Shank, or any of the many other delicious slow-cooked meals.
As always, you are more than welcome to reach out to us here at Copenhagen Wine – we love talking about wine and food and are always ready to advise you on how to create a perfect experience for you and your guests.
These long-cooked dishes go by many names: slow food, comfort food, and stews. They are dishes that just beg for a good wine.
Wine plays multiple roles here – as a wonderful ingredient, as a “kitchen wine” to be enjoyed by the cooks while preparing the meal, and as the perfect pairing with the food.
This time of year is perfect for simple, rustic dishes, where the season’s best ingredients infuse their juices and flavors into broths and wine in the pot or casserole. Slow-cooked meals require both time and patience.
The preparation itself can be quite simple, using just a few quality ingredients. The most important thing is time, which brings out the deep flavor and tender meat that melts in your mouth. The result is worth the wait!
The cozy and fragrant waiting time is even the perfect opportunity to enjoy an extra glass of wine while the pot simmers on the stove or in the oven.
There are countless recipes for slow-cooked dishes, but they all share the trait of delighting both the stomach and the soul. And, as with all good food, it is also important to choose the right wine to complement the meal and elevate it to new heights.
This is where we’re happy to help!
In general, the right wine will be one that matches the rich flavors of the dish. We need to look at the more robust and slightly spiced wines, with good “body” that can stand up to the hearty dish.
The balance of dryness and acidity depends more on the specific dish – whether you are making Osso Buco Milanese, Boeuf Bourguignon, Beef Stroganoff, Braised Lamb Shank, or any of the many other delicious slow-cooked meals.
As always, you are more than welcome to reach out to us here at Copenhagen Wine – we love talking about wine and food and are always ready to advise you on how to create a perfect experience for you and your guests.