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Recently, a friend of our family contacted me. She decided on her wedding anniversary with her husband to surprise him and organize a romantic evening together. I agreed with my grandmother to take the children, prepare a beautiful dress, and make a menu. But he can’t decide on a wine that will fit. I helped her make a choice.
And now I will share with you, my dear ladies subscribers, my masculine view on the choice of alcohol for an evening with my beloved.
What is the wine
First of all, wines are divided by color:
Red wine
In production, mainly red grapes are used. The longer the exposure, the lighter the shade becomes.
Red wine is ideal for meat. If meat dishes are planned for a romantic dinner with your husband, it is desirable to serve red wine.
My recommendations:
Name | Short description | Why submit |
| Bordeaux (Bordeaux) | Classic French wine, with an exquisite tart taste | To the roast |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | Another French wine, thick, has a very complex bouquet. | For chicken with pasta |
| Chianti (Chianti) | Italian wine with a specific, but refined aroma and taste | Suitable for a juicy, expensive steak, and for a regular burger |
| Pinot Noir | French tart wine with a unique aftertaste | One of the most successful options, since this wine is suitable for all dishes and will not allow you to make a mistake with the choice of alcohol |
White wine
Most of these wines are made from white grapes. Some varieties are made from red berries, but they must be peeled off. It contains the main coloring pigment.
My tips for choosing white wines:
Name | Short description | Why apply |
| Sauvignon Blanc | The most popular French white wine, with a pleasant herbal aroma | To the fish |
| Chenin Blanc | Wine produced in the Loire Valley (France) has a sweetish spicy taste | For light meals, vegetables, chicken |
| Gewuztraminer | Exquisite German wine with a spicy bouquet | For spicy dishes and fish |
| Riesling | Austrian wine with a complex bouquet, tastes a bit like honey | To veal, to oriental dishes |
Wines are also divided into sweet, semi-sweet, dry, semi-dry.
What is the difference between dry and sweet
Grapes contain a sufficient amount of sugar. During fermentation, yeast converts it into alcohol. That is, grape juice becomes wine. In the production of dry wines, yeast processes sugar almost “dry”. Therefore, the drink is obtained with sourness. There are no more than 4 grams of sugar per liter of dry wine.
Sweet wines are called dessert wines. They have a light, sweet taste. They have a sugar content of at least 45 grams per liter.
I want to note that for sweet wine you need a light snack – fruits, chocolate, nuts. Dry wine complements fish and meat dishes well.
Which countries produce wine
There are a lot of producing countries. However, if you want to surprise and please your partner, you should choose high-quality elite wine.
Top 3 countries producing the best wines:
- France. This country is in the leading positions among sommeliers. It is there that they produce wines that are recognized as the best in the world. We are talking about white wine Leroy Domaine d’Auvenay Chevalier (Leroy Domain Avenue Chevalier) and red Domaine Leroy Chambertin Grand Cru (Domain Leroy Chambertin Grand Cru). Both of these masterpieces are the creation of Madame Lalou Bize-Leroy (Lalou Bizet-Leroy), legends winemaking in Burgundy. I also want to pay attention to the red wine Chateau Haut Brion (Chateau Haut Brion), which belongs to the best elite wines in the world.
- USA. America is firmly ranked second in the ranking of the best countries producing elite alcohol. It is the United States that is the main competitor of France in creating wines with an impeccable bouquet. I advise you to pay special attention to the white wine Kongsgaard Chardonnay Napa Valley (Kongsgaard Chardonnay of the Napa Valley).
- Italy. Italy produces fine wine with a unique aroma and aftertaste. Personally, I can’t imagine my home bar without dry red wine Masseto, Toscana IGT (Masseto).
When choosing alcohol, I strongly recommend paying attention to French, Italian or American wine. But I want to remind you that elite drinks will cost a lot.
What wine to choose for a romantic dinner
Before you choose wine, you must first draw up a menu for dinner. And already on its basis to select drinks. If meat dishes prevail, then red wine is better, if fish dishes – white.
If you are planning a light dinner, with grapes, chocolate and other paraphernalia of romance, then you should choose a lighter wine, not sour or tart.
Wanting to please your man, you should not forget about yourself, dear girls. If you categorically do not accept dry wine, do not sacrifice yourself! After all, a romantic dinner implies that both lovers will enjoy. And the twisted face of a loved one from sour wine is unlikely to please a partner.
As an option, put 2 bottles on the table or choose a neutral option (for example, semi-dry or semi-sweet).
Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health. Take care of yourself!
So, my brief male analysis on creating the perfect evening with a spouse is completed. Please share if my suggestions helped you. It’s also interesting to read your alcohol choices for romance with your partner.