{"id":10691,"date":"2022-12-01T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acquavivawinery.com\/?p=10691"},"modified":"2022-11-09T09:52:58","modified_gmt":"2022-11-09T15:52:58","slug":"best-christmas-food-and-wine-pairings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acquavivawinery.com\/best-christmas-food-and-wine-pairings\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Christmas Food and Wine Pairings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As the holidays approach, you may wonder what food and wine pairings to serve at your Christmas dinner. Here are some of the best combinations to enjoy this holiday season!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appetizers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Roasted turkey with Vitino: The lightness of Acquaviva\u2019s Vitino pairs well with the rich flavor of roasted turkey.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garlic Shrimp: This holiday appetizer is best enjoyed with a crisp white wine like our Prairie Star.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stuffed Mushrooms: These savory appetizers go well with a sparkling wine like our Bolle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cheese Board: A cheese board featuring various types of cheese is best enjoyed with a please-everyone red wine like Frontenac. However, if you want to individualize your wine and cheese experience, there are lovely pairings for every kind of cheese:\n<ul>\n<li>Hard cheese: Donna Mia, Don Guiseppe, or a port-like wine like Letale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soft cheese: Fiore or Rose.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blue cheese: Brianna, Bianco Bello, or Dolce di Mele (Apple Port).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Goats cheese: Prairie Star or Vitino.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more on Wine and Cheese Pairing, check out: <a href=\"https:\/\/acquavivawinery.com\/the-perfect-pairing-wine-and-cheese-pairings\/\">https:\/\/acquavivawinery.com\/the-perfect-pairing-wine-and-cheese-pairings\/<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Main Course<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Roasted ham with Brianna: The sweetness of Brianna complements the salty flavor of ham perfectly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beef tenderloin with Don Guiseppe: The bold flavor of Don Guiseppe stands up to the rich taste of beef tenderloin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salmon with a Donna Mia: The buttery flavor of Donna Mia pairs well with the fatty goodness of salmon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roasted turkey with gravy and a white wine such as Fiore or a light red like Vitino.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Side Dishes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Mashed potatoes: They pair nicely with a buttery Donna Mia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Green beans: A light-bodied white wine like Fiore is a good choice to pair with green beans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dessert<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Christmas pudding with Letale (port-like): The sweetness of Letale is the perfect match for the rich, spiced flavor of Christmas pudding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple pie goes well with a semi-sweet white wine such as Prairie Star.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chocolate cake pairs great with a red such as Frontenac or Vitino.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Christmas cookies: serve these sweet treats with a dessert wine like Brianna or Dolce di Mele.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acquaviva\u2019s Christmas Wine, a sweet red, or our Winter White (both with gentle hints of cinnamon and nutmeg) are delicious served as dessert all on their own.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It does not matter what you serve. Just make sure you are enjoying the company around you. Happy Holidays from everyone here at Acquaviva!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the holidays approach, you may wonder what food and wine pairings to serve at your Christmas dinner. 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