Meal and wine pairing
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Souvlaki
Cyprus. Greece.
Small pieces of meat (lamb, beef, mutton, pork, chicken) diced and marinated in lemon juice and olive oil with vegetables, herbs (oregano, thyme), pepper and salt, then grilled on a spit or on a skewer.
Served in a plate or on pita bread.
This dish pairs well with:
Wine colors
Côtes du Roussillon Villages
Red
Still wine
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 4 to 8 years old. ”
Minervois
Red
Still wine
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ Pair with a wine over 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 10 years old. ”
Saumur-Champigny
Red
Still wine
Serve at 16-18. °C (61-64 °F)
“ Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 8 to 15 years old. ”