Food, Water and Wine Pairing Tips to Enhance Your Dining Experience

While it is widely known that correctly matching wine with food brings out the flavour of a dish, not many people know that mineral waters need to be matched to allow the flavours of the food and wine to fully emerge.
 
Due to their superior quality, origin, taste and unique characteristics, S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna mineral waters cleanse the palate and prepare it for the following mouthful.
 
Velvety smooth, soft and perfectly balanced, Acqua Panna still mineral water is perfectly matched with simple wines that have a light and smooth tone and salty, sour and oily foods.
 
On the other hand, S.Pellegrino sparkling mineral water is full of freshness, salinity and fragrance and therefore better suited to fragrant, full-bodied mature red and white wines as well as sweet and spicy foods.

Red wines
Cabernet Sauvignon – Rich Sauce – S.Pellegrino
Fabulous with lightly spiced meat accompanied by a jus or dark sauce. Allow the flavours to develop on your palate by pairing with S.Pellegrino sparkling mineral water.
 
Pinot Noir – Earthy Flavours – S. Pellegrino
Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with earthy flavours such as mushrooms and truffles. Compliment this wine with S. Pellegrino sparkling mineral water.
 
Malbec – Sweet & Spicy Flavours – S.Pellegrino
Malbec goes with flavours such as barbeque or asian inspired sauces and can be matched best with S.Pellegrino sparkling mineral water.
 
Syrah – Strong Flavours – S. Pellegrino
Syrah goes beautifully with strong flavoured dishes, think cumin, harissa or Chinese five spice. The freshness of S.Pellegrino sparkling mineral water balances the meal.



White Wines
Champagne – Salty Dishes – Acqua Panna
Bubbly is perfect for savory, salty dishes like sushi or pasta. Prolong the freshness of the wine with Acqua Panna still mineral water.
 
Pinot Grigio – Light Dishes – Acqua Panna
Ideal for light dishes like salads or white-flesh fishes with light or no dressing.  Compliment the fragrant freshness with Acqua Panna still mineral water.
 
Sauvignon Blanc – Citrus Flavours – Acqua Panna
Ideal for dishes prepared citrus flavours like fresh salads and seafood. This wine matches well with Acqua Panna still mineral water.
 
Chardonnay – Creamy Flavours – Acqua Panna
Recommended for dishes with creamy flavours like risotto or creamy pastas. The softness of Acqua Panna still mineral water makes it a perfect match.
 
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