If you ever wondered if there’s more to eat and drink on
Yes, we’re a bit high brow about good food around here, but who can blame us? If you want to class up your next game night, skip the ‘chips-and-dip’ routine and check out these top MVP picks for our favorite football food and wine pairings.
Although long since known as a beer drinker’s game, football season means cooler weather, grilling outdoors, and kicked up spices. As far as we’re concerned, that sounds like wine time!
We recommend grabbing a bottle of something big and bold, but still juicy and fruit forward that won’t clash with slight slightly warm weather, preferably something that will pair well with pulled pork sandwiches, or ribs on the grill. Generally, we’d suggest a cabernet or zinfandel, as the tart fruits and tannin forward varietals stand up well to smoke and spicy foods on the barbecue. This season, however, try something different, and try wine pairings with lesser known grape varietals like Sagrantino, Trebbiano, Baco Noir, and Lemberger.
As you’d expect, Arnaldo Caprai’s Montefalco Rosso (SRP $23) combines the Old World beauty of Tuscany with Umbria’s rugged terroir in a balanced mix of Sangiovese, Sagrantino, and Merlot. The result is a juicy, aromatic wine with invigorating freshness and solid structure with aromas of dark fruit and spices. This Sangiovese-centric blend, with its notes of dark fruit and spices, pairs nicely with marinated meats, making it the ideal pick for your red-wine-loving cookout guests. Serve with aged steaks on the grill.
Whether you’re a white or red wine fan, these game day wine pairing are bold and flavorful enough to stand up to grilled meats, aged cheeses and dark sauces. So, get out of that Bud Light rut, and serve up some class acts this game day season. We’re sure your guests will be impressed!