The Reason #32

 

How to choose the wine for your Christmas? We've got you covered!

 

In Portugal we are privileged to have a wide range of good quality wines at a good price.

 

When choosing wine for Christmas, opt for wines that are more straightforward, that are a safe choice and that can be enjoyed by everyone. The Christmas season is not the best time to serve complex wines, without fruit or with a lot of age, as formatted or less trained palates rarely appreciate them.

 

Dense wines with more pronounced acidity

 

The main dish in Portugal is usually cod, which can be paired with either white or red (thus dispelling some myths). It all depends on taste and also on how the cod is cooked. The important thing is to opt for wines that are somewhat dense, but with a more pronounced acidity to balance out the olive oil in the dish. Nectars that are full, elegant and lively. The wines, both white and red, that best meet these requirements come from the Dão region and we have some good suggestions here.

 

Red wine is always a good choice

 

 

To accompany the turkey, the choice isn't difficult either. Since this meat has a somewhat indistinct flavor, we recommend red wine from the Douro region. Click here for some good options. To drink with lamb, you could also choose a wine from the Dão region, which usually gives excellent results.

 

Wine to sweeten the conversation

 

To finish off the meal in style, select a few bottles of the four great fortified wines that the Portuguese like best and are most proud of being unique producers: Port, Madeira, Moscatel de Setúbal and Carcavelos. Since they are mostly sweet, they can be tasted at the end of the meal, and you can anticipate the less sweet ones at the beginning. Here are some suggestions for Moscatel and Port wines. Make your choice now.

 

[5/12/2022]