{"id":13949,"date":"2017-03-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-03-15T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.invinic.com\/how-to-pair-food-with-rueda-wines"},"modified":"2017-10-05T14:44:46","modified_gmt":"2017-10-05T12:44:46","slug":"how-to-pair-food-with-rueda-wines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.invinic.com\/en\/how-to-pair-food-with-rueda-wines","title":{"rendered":"How to pair food with Rueda wines"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rueda wine<\/b><\/a> comes from Spain\u2019s <\/b>Rueda<\/b><\/a> DO, located between the prestigious regions of Toro and Ribera del Duero.<\/b> Unlike its neighbours, however, Rueda is best known for producing white wine. White Rueda comes from Verdejo, Sauvignon Blanc, Viura, or a combination of all three. Stylistically, they can range from light and fresh to full-bodied and complex. As a result, Rueda wines are great for all sorts of food.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pairing food with Rueda wine<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When <\/b>pairing white wine with food<\/b><\/a>, it can be tempting to simply stick with the old adage of white wine and fish going well together.<\/b> There\u2019s nothing wrong with this, but it\u2019s a little simplistic and you run the risk of missing out. To get the most out of food and wine pairing, you should consider the individual characteristics of the white wine in question. Let\u2019s look at the three main types of Rueda wine, and what food goes with each.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Styles of Rueda wine<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Still white Rueda wine falls into one of three categories:<\/span><\/p>\n

Rueda<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The white wine labelled simply Rueda must contain at least 50% Verdejo in the blend. It can also have Sauvignon Blanc or Viura, which can be used to neutralise the intense aromatics of the Verdejo. This style of Rueda wine is usually quite well balanced, fresh and easy to drink. Expect a nose of floral character and some pleasant acidity.<\/span><\/p>\n