Keys to choose the wine for your wedding

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Evelyn Carpenter

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After the wedding dress, alcohol is one of the main protagonists of a wedding. Red, white, sparkling or rosé? Which grape combines best with what? The wine universe is more complex than you might imagine and that is why this item should not be left to the last minute. Finally, lunch or dinner is one of the most anticipated moments of the celebration and, as such, everything should beFrom the decoration for weddings and everything that goes with it, such as the assembly of the plates and glasses, to the dessert and, of course, the wine.

Now, before starting with the instruction, you should calculate at least two bottles of wine for each table of 8 guests in order not to fall short. On the other hand, if the wedding will take place in spring or summer, consider that the consumption of soft or sparkling wines will be higher. That is, white or rosé wines. If you will get married in autumn or winter, on the other hand, red wines will be the most consumed.great protagonists.

For the appetizer

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In the first stage of the reception, while the guests enjoy the cocktail and expect to see the bride and groom wave and raise their wedding glasses, it is recommended to offer sparkling wine. It is a fresh and light drink for any occasion. which combines with a beef carpaccio, fried empanadas and ceviche, among other options to enjoy as an appetizer.

For the main course

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They will have to make the decision according to the menu you have chosen .

If it is meat

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Red wine will be the best accompaniment for a main course with meat, although the choice is not so simple. Cabernet Sauvignon is ideal to complement lean red meats. and dishes with spicy sauces; whereas Merlot goes much better with white meats. such as chicken, turkey or rabbit, for example, with roasted vegetables. Syrah, meanwhile, is an excellent choice to accompany poultry. while Malbec combines perfectly with fatty meats and sauces. The lamb, on the other hand, for its intense and precise flavor goes well with red wines of all kinds. You should consider that this type of food is perfect for an outdoor event, so a nice country wedding decoration on a summer afternoon is ideal for this occasion.

If it is fish

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White wine, for its fresh and soft notes, will be the best ally for seafood products. Chardonnay, for example, enhances the flavour of fresh, smoked or grilled fish, while Sauvignon Blanc goes well with light or grilled fish. This last option will also be the perfect pairing for seafood and ceviche.

If it is pasta

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They should pay attention to the type of pasta, the sauce and the taste of the ingredients. If it is pasta with tomato-based sauce, young red or rosé wines are recommended. However, if you will be offering pasta with fish or seafood, then the ideal will be a wine such as Chardonnay, Suavignon Blanc or dry champagne. Pasta Bolognese, on the other hand, combines perfectly with either white or red wine so that the flavours contrast.

Wine is one of the main elements of the menu, and although it is not exactly a wedding decoration, the glasses you choose to serve the wine, as well as the tableware in general, will help to maintain an aesthetic harmony in your celebration, which will surely get more than one phrase of love from your guests.

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Evelyn Carpenter is the author of the best-selling book, All you need for your marriage. A Marriage guide. She has been married for over 25 years and has helped countless couples build successful marriages. Evelyn is a sought after speaker and relationship expert, and has been featured in various media outlets including Fox News, Huffington Post, and more.