4 ideas for dishes and wines for your Christmas menu

You may not be a wine expert, but undoubtedly, the December season is a time when we feel like trying something that pairs well with our main dishes, making dinner for our loved ones even more special. Although pairing food with wine can be a complex task, there are certain simple rules to follow when it comes to wine pairing, achieving a balance between the components of a dish and the characteristics of a wine.  As general guidelines, the wine should be more acidic and sweeter than the food; for example, another rule is that if you choose a red wine, it will pair better with intensely flavored meats, such as red meat, while white wines go better with lightly flavored meats, like fish or chicken. However, when it comes to buying your wine, it can be difficult to know if it will be more acidic or sweeter because labels usually only tell us about the grape type and you probably haven't tasted it or still can't distinguish these characteristics when sampling one. The easiest thing would be for someone to tell you the exact wine that goes well with your main dish, don't you think? If this is what you were looking for, this will be the simplest guide you can find to pair your main dishes with a specific wine this Christmas or for your upcoming December dinners, because we not only tell you the characteristics of its flavor but also recommend a special dish to pair it with and create your menu.1. Pork tenderloin with sparkling wine. If you already know you will be having a stuffed pork tenderloin, then a sparkling wine Gavioli Lambrusco will pair very well with your recipe, as its delicate and semi-sweet flavor is balanced by the freshness and flavor of red fruits, which will combine effortlessly with the red meat of the tenderloin. This wine should be served chilled (ideally at a temperature of 8 to 10 °C), so we recommend refrigerating it before serving. 2. Lasagna with red wine. The Montefiori Reserva Especial Nebbiolo will be the most suitable wine if you choose to make a delicious Bolognese lasagna for your dinner, as its tomato sauce and melted cheese pair very well with this special wine, which features predominant flavors of red fruits and hibiscus, with a subtle touch of rosemary. 3. Pasta with seafood and champagne. The pasta we propose includes seafood such as shrimp, squid, clams, and an infallible creamy sauce that will perfectly complement this champagne Roederer Brut Premiere, which has a fresh flavor with notes of tropical fruit, honey, and citrus. 4. Strawberries with chocolate and champagne. For a complete menu with a golden touch for dessert, prepare some chocolate-covered strawberries in the easiest way you can find with our recipe and pair them with Taittinger Brut Reserve Champagne, a delicate wine with flavors of fresh fruit and honey, brought from France and made with great tradition. With these 4 ideas, you're sure to put together a menu that is not only very special and tasty for your dinner but also well-paired. All these wines have an affordable price range and you can find them at Liverpool without having to leave home as they can be delivered to your doorstep or you can pick them up at special modules using the Click & Collect service. Now, if you prefer to purchase them directly at your nearest store, rest assured that you will be buying in a place that complies with all safety measures.Delight your loved ones in a different way but always full of affection to enjoy happy holidays with a well-combined dinner, even if you are not a wine expert.