🍷 Drinks · Cooking liquid

Red wine

Tannic and fruity red wine, woody depth for slow-cooked meats.

Dry or semi-dry wine produced by fermenting black grapes. It brings warmth, tannic complexity, and natural acidity to culinary preparations. In the Mediterranean, it's a major element in braises, sauce reductions, and marinades, developing deep flavors and enriching meat and vegetable dishes.

Red wine

Best pairings

Classic · the proven matchAroma bridge · a shared aroma links themContrast · opposites balance out
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In the kitchen

Reduction for rich saucesMeat braiseFlavored marinadeCooking coq au vinPan deglazing

Signature dishes

Coq au VinMediterranean BeefLamb StewBolognese Sauce

Substitutes

FAQ

What goes with red wine?

Red wine pairs especially well with sun-dried tomato, raspberry, serrano ham, white bean and eggplant. Red wine accentuates the balanced acidity and enriches the tannic depth of sun-dried tomato.

What can I substitute for red wine?

If you don't have it, try: white wine, rosé wine, vermouth.