Good things come in pairs! Salt and pepper, a pencil and paper, and now, the perfect wine from Fine Wine Imports (FWI) to go with your Valentine's Day plans. Plan ahead and order the right wine for your pair 🍷
Best for:
Gifting chocolates
The classic gift
Opera #3: an Italian wine made from three grape varieties native to Italy, with a full body and a fruity profile that makes it a good match for different types of chocolate, whether on their own or in desserts.
Croft Ruby Port: Port is a fortified wine from Portugal, meaning alcohol is added to raise its alcohol content and retain residual sugar, producing a wine that is full-bodied, strong and slightly sweet. Those three qualities make it a natural match for the intensity and slight bitterness of a good chocolate. A perfect pairing!
Treveri Rose: Sparkling from Washington Estate: If you're thinking of a chocolate dessert and want to end dinner with bubbles, this can be an excellent option. It is a wine made from equal parts Syrah and Chardonnay using the traditional method, producing an elegant wine with red-fruit character, perfect for a chocolate cake with strawberry sauce.
Best for:
Pasta nights
Try making pasta entirely from scratch at home!
Vino dell'Amicizia Pinot Grigio: For a pasta with white sauce where you want lighter flavors, a Pinot Grigio like the Vino dell'Amicizia can work with many recipes, thanks to its subtle flavors and versatility when pairing with different tastes.
Vino dell'Amicizia Pinot Noir: For a pasta with tomato sauce where you want to bring out the flavors of the sauce and try something different at the same time, the Vino dell'Amicizia Pinot Noir is a "bellissima" (in the Italian sense) option. It is a classic combination of Italian food with Italian wine, and also an unusual one, since a Pinot Noir from Italy is not very common.
Best for:
Picnics or outdoor dates
At the beach or El Morro
Este Vinho Verde: This wine from Portugal is made from several grape varieties native to the region and has a distinctive trait, La Agujilla: a slight presence of gas or bubbles that makes it a refreshing wine with good acidity and a low alcohol level. Perfect for a hot day and starting off a picnic.
Treveri Blanc de Blancs Sparkling from Washington Estate: The Treveri Blanc de Blancs is made 100% from Chardonnay using the traditional method, like the classic Champagnes of France. It works for all kinds of outdoor occasions, from a brunch under a tree to a lunch picnic in a park, a gathering at El Morro or a sunset at the beach.
L+i Canned Wines: For those who want to drink wine with as little fuss as possible, these wines are the best option. No corkscrew needed, they chill quickly, they are easy to pour, and they come in a varied range of grape styles.
Best for:
eating Sushi
Whether going out or making it at home
Veiga Serantes Albariño: For sushi, one of the best wines is Albariño. Our Albariño from the Veiga Serantes winery in Rias Baixas, Galicia, is one of our top recommendations for its complexity of flavors and aromas. It has a fruity profile with good acidity and a delicate taste, perfect for sushi.
Joto Junmai Sake: When you combine sushi and sake, something special happens. They are made for each other. The soft flavors, light acidity and coolness when served cold make Joto Junmai a perfect match for many types of sushi.
Lucky Buddha Beer: if you're looking for an alternative to wine, Lucky Buddha beer is a good option to pair with sushi. The shared Eastern flavors make this an easy, simple and good pairing. The lager style, delicate hops, and malt and honey aromas make it perfect for a sushi night.
This content was translated with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
