Lambrusco -- does it pair well with wine?

[CindyJ]

We're thinking of having a pre-storm wine and cheese lunch tomorrow at our favorite local gourmet/cheese spot. Happily, this place is BYO. I've got a bottle of Lambrusco that just never seems the right wine to open, so now I'm wondering if it's cheese-friendly. If so, what cheeses should we pair with it? And, if we don't have it with cheese, what are some good food pairings? Thanks!

[Chinon00]

Had a sparkling one w/ a spicy Sichuan pork dish not long ago. Worked well to lift the grease off the palate while not at all overwhelming the pork.

[CindyJ]

Interesting. I often choose a sparkling wine -- Prosecco, usually -- to bring along to our favorite Asian BYO. I think that bottle of Lambrusco is a GREAT idea for our next Asian outing.

[CindyJ]

Maybe there was already too much wine when I posted my original query. Of course, I MEANT to ask, "Lambrusco -- does it pair well with CHEESE?"

[Klunco]

I'm a fan of Lambrusco with Pizza. Cheese-wise, I think it goes well with hard cheeses.

[CindyJ]

Thanks! I'll leave the Lambrusco home and bring maybe a Moscato d'Asti instead.

[Maximilien]

Me think it goes with Charcuterie or roasted meat more than it goes with cheese.

M.

[lynnlato]

+2

[Robin Joy]

Drink it, maybe lightly chilled, with an uncomplicated lunchtime pasta dish. Don't expect it to contribute much to a cheesefest.

Have a good storm!