Chardonnay, whether lean and elegant or buttery and broad, has slowly spread to just about all top wine growing countries on the face of the earth. Chardonnay is basically a  white wine that can be oaky, buttery, fruity, minerally, or any blend of the above, depending on where it was produced. While many people find wine and food pairing a difficult task, it is easy to say that Chardonnay is your go to wine if you are a sea food lover..

We have picked a few dishes that you must try the next time you are sipping on our premium quality organic chardonnay.

1. Oysters Rockefeller

Oysters are one of the most classic chardonnay pairing and even though they do not grow together, they definitely go together making a sweet and briny outburst of strong flavors. So there’s a reason that this is good wine and food pairing.

 

 

2. Grilled Trout Fillets with Baked Potatoes and Tangy Mango Sauce

The sweet intensity of smoke from baking and grilling with an excellent blend of bright tanginess and gentle smoky flavors, Grilled Trout Fillets with Baked Potatoes and Tangy Mango Sauce are perfect to be paired up with Chardonnay. You can also replace trout with salmon if you want to try something that is a little different than the traditional Chardonnay pair

 

3. Lobster Thermidor

There are not a lot of dishes that go perfectly with profoundly buttery and rich chardonnay. Chardonnay is a traditional pairing for simple lobster with butter. It also goes well with lobster served with freshly made tarragon style mayonnaise. But if you are planning to go for profligate lavishness, you should definitely go for the Lobster Thermidor.

When you are pairing food with Chardonnay, remember to avoid dishes that are tomato based because the high acidity of tomatoes does not pair up well with the strong buttery flavors that are present in Chardonnay. Since Chardonnay is a relatively lighter (when not aged)white wine, foods like  steaks will end up overwhelming the flavor while the fruity, light flavors go well. Provolone, Gruyere and Mild Cheddar as well as mango, pineapple and honeydew also go perfectly with Chardonnay.

Here’s How You Can Prepare The Best Wine Tasting Experience!

Now that you know what kind of food you should serve with your Chardonnay, let’s take a look at how to best present the food-wine duo:

Don’t Store Your Wine In the Refrigerator For Too Long

A general practice when people purchase a bottle of wine is immediately keeping it in the refrigerator, irrespective of when they foresee consuming it. Here’s a bit of intel you might have missed out. By leaving white wine in the fridge too long, you risk distorting the flavors that make the wine essentially exquisite. Instead, store it in a cool and dry place; and only when you intend on using it, pop it into the refrigerator 30-40 minutes earlier.

Use The Right Glass

Use a narrow-mouthed glass for white wine, compared to the broader one that is used for red wine. Remember to hold it from the stem so as to keep the wine chilled – since that’s when it tastes best!

Another Point For Pairing Meals!

Pairing your Chardonnay with the right meals is essential. In case you pick meals that do not complement the food, there is a risk of it dominating the elements of the wine, not allowing you the pleasure of enjoying an amazing wine.

Plan a wine tasting and degustation trip to Montemaggio and taste their Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico Riserva, Torre Di Montemaggio, Quinta Essentia Di MonteMaggio IGT, Chardonnay di Montemaggio IGT or Rose Di Montemaggio. They assure you that their wines are all made of the best quality Sangiovese, Merlot and Chardonnay grapes that they grow with special care in their vineyards.