Wine Pairing
Manchego (Spain)
Our favorite Red Wine pairing is Rioja.
Our favorite White Whine pairing is Verdejo.
Another favorite is Sherry Amontillado.
Other Excellent Wines
Fully aged cheeses are often stiffy and hard with a nutty and salty flavor.
Fully aged cheeses needs tannic Red Wines:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Chianti / Sangiovese (Italy)
- Barbaresco / Barolo (Italy)
- Malbec (Argentina)
- Rioja Reserva (Spain)
- Syrah (France)
- Shiraz (Australia)
Fully aged cheeses needs full bodied White Wines:
- Chardonnay (France)
- Gewürztraminer (France)
- Pinot Gris (France)
- Soave Classico (Italy)
Fully aged cheeses pair well with Sparkling Wines:
Fully aged cheeses also pair well with Dessert Wines:
About Manchego
Manchego is a very popular cheese from the La Mancha region of Spain. It is made from unpasteurised sheep's milk.
Go Local
Pairing locally is a great way to learn more about wine and cheese.
Examples:
- Goat cheese from Loire is great with Sauvignon Blanc from Loire.
- Strong Italian Gorgonzola pairs perfectly with Italian Barolo.
- Spanish Manchego is gorgeous with Spanish Rioja.
- Munster from Alsace is great with Gewürztraminer from Alsace.