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Wine pairing for cured meats and/or paté
Thu Dec 21 20:42:36 -0800 2006
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Hello. I picked up some very good prosciutto and Spanish jamon and several types of liver and game patés to enjoy with some guests. What are the classic pairings for such meats? I know paté and salumi are completely different categories, so I'm looking wine pairing for suggestions for one or both.
My preliminary (and rather uninformed) thoughts: full-bodied champagne, a not-too-serious red rioja, sherry (maybe manzanilla). Am I way off base?
Thu Dec 21 20:42:36 -0800 2006
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Yaqo Homo
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For Jamon, a classic pairing would be to serve priorats or a tempranillo from toro. However, a rueda is often better, due to the salt content in the ham.
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Thu Dec 21 22:02:28 -0800 2006
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amwf
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I think you very much on the right track. A fino sherry is the way to go with good jamón. I have yet to find anything that pairs better. A brut or brut nature Cava/Champagne is another good option.
Thu Dec 21 23:30:11 -0800 2006
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butterfly
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FINO SHERRY there is almost nothing better on earth than a FRESH jerez fino or manzanilla with Spanish ham. It must be a FRESH bottle not Tio Pepe sitting on a shelf gathering dust for 18 months (nothing against Tio Pepe as long as it's fresh). Grab some La Gitana Manzanilla at PJWine for $9/ 500ml and you will be in heaven.
Fri Dec 22 04:05:13 -0800 2006
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kenito799
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for nice salumi like this, maybe a Tocai Friulano? Vie di Romans make a lush one, with a slight bit of oak.
Fri Dec 22 02:23:04 -0800 2006
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cheesemonger
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A NICE LAMBRUSCO!!!
Mon Dec 25 02:20:05 -0800 2006
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therealbigtasty
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How about a Brachetto d'Acqui, a sparkling red from Piedmonte?
Tue Dec 26 05:32:04 -0800 2006
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Way too sweet for my taste.
Tue Dec 26 17:38:09 -0800 2006
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Robert Lauriston
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Try to chill the fino sherry a bit before pairing with the jamon. Did wonders for me!
Mon Dec 25 17:35:03 -0800 2006
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