PAIRING WINE WITH MEXICAN FARE
ON BIG BLEND RADIO: Peggy Fiandaca of LDV Winery talks about pairing wine with Mexican and Southwestern cuisine. Watch here in the YouTube player or download the episode on Podbean.
Enjoy these amazing wine and Mexican food pairings from Peggy Fiandaca, co-owner of LDV Winery in Arizona.
Seafood Ceviche – Choose a crisp white wine like a Sauvignon Blanc or Alberino that pairs with the clean flavors of seafood, lime, cilantro, and tomatillos.
Grilled Dishes – Grilled, marinaded flap steak with smoky chipotle and lime flavors pair perfectly with Malbec, Tempranillo, and Syrah. Or grilled pork dishes go toward a medium red such as a Pinot Noir.
Moles – The layers of flavors of moles are mind-blowing when done right. This traditional Mexican sauce and marinade contains fruits, nuts like almonds, chili peppers such as guajillo and ancho, and spices including cocoa bean, black pepper, cinnamon, and cumin. There are so many different moles depending on the ingredients and the region of origin. Try a fruit-forward wine like a Zinfandel, Barbera, or Petite Sirah. Quesadilla – Corn or flour tortillas covered with stringy, melted white or yellow cheese topped with green or red salsa, onions, and guacamole pair an amazing crisp wine with high acid that can cut through the cheese and complement the condiments. Try a Sauvignon Blanc or super dry Riesling or Chenin Blanc.
Tacos – These simple street foods are amazing to make and pair with wine. Here are six of our favorites. Spicy Chicken Taco – Riesling or Grüner Veltliner from Austria. Steak Taco – Rioja or Grenache. Fried Chicken Taco – Blanc de Blanc Champagne. Fish Taco – Champagne or a light, high-acid white wine. Spicy Hatch Chili Taco – German Riesling Tacos Al Pastor (marinaded pork with a mix of chilis and spiced, pineapple, onion, and coriander) – dry Rosé wines.
Enjoy these recipes from Peggy featuring some of her favorite Mexican, Southwestern, and Spicy Dishes:
– Southwestern Pesto Shrimp
– Jicama Shrimp Tacos
– Fresh Corn Salad
– Spicy Grilled Pineapple with Vanilla Ice Cream
