How to Pair Red Wines With Seafood
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The earthy flavors of salmon and pinot noir will pair well together.salmon image by Trevor Allen from Fotolia.com
Pair a light-bodied pinot noir with a grilled salmon steak. The fruity and earthy flavors of the pinot noir will pair well with the fatty and savory flavors of the salmon. Follow another rule of wine pairing -- matching the origin of the wine and the food -- by selecting a pinot noir from the West Coast region of the United States and pairing it with a Pacific Coast salmon steak. - 2
Paella is a traditional Spanish dish.paella image by AGITA LEIMANE from Fotolia.com
Paella is a spicy Spanish dish that often contains seafood. Pair paella with a bold and vibrant red rioja wine from Spain. The oak, chocolate and slightly spicy notes of the rioja will balance the spicy seafood paella. - 3). Sear tuna and the flavors of the charred fish can take on a bold red wine. Try a merlot from California's Napa Valley region and pair it with a freshly caught tuna steak for an excellent flavor combination.
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