Does Moscato wine go with turkey?
Moscato d’Asti Its light aromas won’t overwhelm the delicate flavors of turkey breast. It’s a great wine for people who don’t love wine, so it’s a good one to offer at gatherings where turkey is on the menu and you’ve invited guests who aren’t necessarily wine lovers.
What kind of wine goes best with turkey?
Wine and turkey pairings
- Pinot Noir. You cannot go wrong with this choice when served alongside a classic, roasted turkey with a side of gravy.
- Chardonnay. Another obvious choice for wine pairing with turkey, Chardonnay is ideal for a classic roasted bird.
- Champagne.
- Riesling.
- Beaujolais.
- Sangiovese.
- Zinfandel.
Is Moscato good for Thanksgiving?
An amazing choice for Turkey Day (or any other day, really), this white is clean, crisp, with just enough sweetness to be refreshing, but not too much to be cloying. If you think you have to wait for dessert to crack this one open, thing again: moscato goes ridiculously well with bird and all the trimmings.
What wine goes with Christmas turkey?
A medium-bodied red, and a full-bodied white are good choices. Pinot Noir is low in tannins, light enough not to overpower the turkey and goes brilliantly with fruity stuffing and cranberry sauce. Chardonnay can match up to the plate – oaked will add creaminess and richness which is lovely with turkey and bread sauce.
Does Grenache go with turkey?
Garnacha might just be the unsung wine of Thanksgiving. When matched with turkey and gravy, Garnacha falls nicely into the role of the cranberry sauce.
Does sauvignon blanc pair with turkey?
Sauvignon Blanc: Known for its citrus-based flavors that can be surrounded by herb or mineral undertones, this crisp white is a prime pairing candidate for turkey and mashed potatoes.
What does Chianti pair well with?
If you’re partaking in a young Chianti (the basic varieties) it goes fabulously well with:
- Pizza.
- Tomato and meat-based pasta dishes.
- Anything using salsa verde.
- Pecorino cheese.
- Tuscan olive oils.
- Salami (salumi)
- Bean/chickpea soups.
Does Pinot Grigio pair with turkey?
Wine for a roasted turkey One white wine I’d urge folks to consider serving this Turkey Day is Pinot Gris, or Pinot Grigio in Italy. As a category, this might just be the ideal Thanksgiving wine. The wines are neither too light nor too heavy. They always have plenty of fruit, and generally, not too much oak.
Does Chianti go with turkey?
With their snappy acidity and dry, sometimes dusty cherry flavors, Chiantis are an excellent Thanksgiving choice.
Does Sauvignon Blanc go with turkey?
Do you serve red or white wine with turkey?
Turkey is a white meat and has a low fat content, which is why it can dry out if not cooked carefully. So, your wine matches should ideally be either a full-bodied white wine or a medium-bodied red, with low or medium tannin and relatively high acidity.