Summer pairings and Rioja

With the arrival of summer, many lucky people start their holidays, those longed-for days of relaxation and disconnection to rest and spend time with family and friends. Summer rhymes with beach, terraces, paella, salad… and what better way to accompany these special moments than with a good wine. White or red wine, gran reserva or crianza, fruity or dry wine… Summer pairings play an important role in your menu, so that you can enjoy a good wine at the best moments.

The summer pairings that we propose will give you the opportunity to enjoy your summer lunches and dinners to the maximum. Knowing how to combine dishes and drinks in the right way will allow you to get the most out of the experience.

Below we propose 4 summer pairings to enjoy a cool and tasty holiday accompanied by the best wine.

Paella

Paella is one of our star dishes to enjoy in summer. We go for this dish on all kinds of occasions, as it is usually liked by everyone and is a guarantee of success. Rice is a base that can be used with many different ingredients, so there are as many types of paella as there are cooks. Therefore, before uncorking your bottle of wine, take into account what type of paella you have. For the classic Valencian paella, which includes meat, it is best to pair it with a red wine with a fruity touch. The young wine Murillo Viteri is ideal to accompany these meals, as it is a fruity and smooth wine, which goes very well with this delicacy. If, on the other hand, your paella is a seafood paella, we advise you to choose a fresher wine to accompany your prawns, squid, crayfish or mussels. Murillo Viteri white wine provides the necessary freshness for pairing in these cases.

Barbecue

Nothing is more appealing in summer than spending the days outdoors, so organising a barbecue with friends or family is one of the most popular plans. The perfect summer pairing in these cases will be mainly with red wine. A good idea to get it right is to think that the better the quality and strength of the meat, the better the wine that accompanies it. The Rioja wine Murillo Viteri Reserva is a perfect alternative for occasions when we opt for red meat, as it is a smooth, elegant and easy to drink wine.

Sushi

This Japanese dish has arrived in our kitchens to stay. A combination of fish, rice and vegetables that are very appetising for hot days, being one of the most demanded oriental dishes. The best option to combine with this mixture of cultures is a fruity, aromatic and fresh white wine. Pair your sushi with Murillo Viteri white wine, a sure hit.

Pasta salad

Another unavoidable summer classic is pasta salad. A perfect summer pairing to accompany your most complete and nutritious salads is a dry rosé wine. Our suggestion is to accompany pasta salad with Murillo Viteri Rosé, a rosé wine with fruity notes and very refreshing, perfect to accompany your salads.

And for you, what are your favourite summer pairings? Which wines do you prefer for this time of the year?

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