The red usually carries a winter wine label, however, young reds are good summer wines. White seems timeless, but cool is ideal for hot days, as is rosé, which has gone from being an undervalued wine to being increasingly recognized. We tell you which wines to choose this summer, at what temperature to serve them, with what glass and with which dishes to pair them.
The red usually carries a winter wine label, however, young reds are good summer wines. White seems timeless, but cool is ideal for hot days, as is rosé, which has gone from being an undervalued wine to being increasingly recognized. We tell you which wines to choose this summer, at what temperature to serve them, with what glass and with which dishes to pair them.
Viña Esmeralda, with a new image
Viña Esmeralda, with a new image
Made with muscat and gewürztraminer, it is a smooth and fragrant wine, with floral and fruity notes, and a sweet finish. Ideal for salads, seafood dishes, sushi or fish. You can find it in its usual bottle or in a special Sakura edition, inspired by the cherry blossom.
Viña Esmeralda Ed. Sakura, Bodegas Torres, € 7.95
Viña Esmeralda, Bodegas Torres, € 6.98
Curious, a sweet rosé
Curious, a sweet rosé
A sweet rosé, with a blend of Pinot Noir and Syrah. It has a pale and bright pink color. The aroma is of red fruit, while the flavor reminds us of strawberries, blackberries and currant candies.
Curiosa rosé, by Albet i Noya, € 6'37
Larrosa, a fresh and elegant garhacna
Larrosa, a fresh and elegant garhacna
This rosé comes from old garchacha vines from the highlands of the DO Rioja. It has a nice pale pink color. On the nose it has aromas of white fruit. And its flavor is light but fruity, subtle but persistent.
Izadi Larrosa 2018, € 5.93
Protos Verdejo, a white from Rueda
Protos Verdejo, a white from Rueda
The youth of this wine is sensed by its straw yellow color with greenish hues. With a citric and herbaceous aroma, it is dry in the mouth and has that somewhat bitter taste typical of Verdejos. Pair with rice, pasta, fish, shellfish, cheeses and vegetables.
Protos Verdejo White Wine, € 6.45
Alagú Rosé, 100% forcallat
Alagú Rosé, 100% forcallat
The Forcallat grape is an autochthonous variety from Castilla-La Mancha and Murcia that gives rise to a very pale rosé wine, with floral and red fruit aromas, which leaves a light, fresh and very balanced flavor on the palate. It goes well with light dishes, such as salads, pasta with vegetables or seafood and white fish.
Alagú Rosé, from Bodegas Casa Corredor, € 15.53
La Zarcita, a young man from Extremadura with character
La Zarcita, a young man from Extremadura with character
The zarcita is the landscape of Extremadura Alentejana made into wine, so it has a markedly Atlantic character. Its cherry red color links with a fruity and floral aroma and flavor.
La Zarcita, € 12.17
Rosé, an organic for your winery
Rosé, an organic for your winery
It is the first organic of this Albacete winery that is Finca de Biodiversidad. It has an intense aroma of white fruit, like apple, while the flavor is fresh with floral notes. Ideal for aperitif and pasta dishes or salads.
Dehesa de Luna rosé, € 8
Príncipe de Viana Chardonnay, very expressive and fresh
Príncipe de Viana Chardonnay, very expressive and fresh
This chardonnay has a beautiful lemon yellow color with fresh and citrus aromas with vanilla notes that, on the palate, leaves fruity notes that provide freshness and character. Ideal to accompany fish, shellfish, salads and vegetable, rice and pasta dishes.
Príncipe de Viana Chardonay, € 6.17
The Niu de la Cigonya, an intense white
The Niu de la Cigonya, an intense white
Its intense yellow color advances what will provide us with its aroma, also penetrating, with tropical notes and ripe fruit, which are mixed with notes of hazelnut and toast. It is a wine with a complex, fresh but creamy palate. This makes it perfect for white meats, fatty or smoked fish such as salmon, seafood, rice, and cheeses with a marked flavor.
The Niu de la Cigonya by Raimat, € 17.90
Señorío de Sarría, a Garnacha from Navarra
Señorío de Sarría, a Garnacha from Navarra
This bright currant-colored wine has an intense aroma of red fruits and, despite being very fresh, it is persistent on the palate, which makes it go well with vegetable, pasta or rice dishes.
Señorío de Sarría, € 4.98
Bornos Verdejo Palace, a white from Rueda
Bornos Verdejo Palace, a white from Rueda
Of a beautiful straw yellow color with greenish reflections, this Verdejo from the DO Rueda has an intense aroma of citrus mixed with herbaceous and aniseed nuances. In the mouth it is fresh and balanced.
Bornos Verdejo Palace, € 5.60
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When the temperatures start to rise, it seems that we want more white and rosé wines, although we do not have to give up a good red, although, in this case, we usually prefer a young one, which allows us to drink it between 12º and 15º.
WHICH WHITE WINE IS BEST FOR SUMMER
In our country we have excellent white wines (Rueda, Ribeiros, Albariños, Penedès …). To find out what they look like, look at the color. When the white is paler, it is young wines, while when the gold is more intense, it indicates that they are aged.
Pair with … Pasta, rice, fish, seafood, meat and, depending on the white, cold cuts.
Temperature to serve them. Between 8th and 10th. Don't fill the cup too much. It is better to serve a small quantity and refill, to be able to continue enjoying a fresh wine when the outside temperature is high.
The best glass for white wine. It is usually a smaller glass than the red one, in the shape of a tulip with the mouth somewhat more closed.
Increasingly valued, rosé wines are very refreshing and have good acidity. The classic rosés have a color that ranges from cherry to raspberry, but there are more and more pale rosés, more similar to those produced in France, which are for (almost) immediate consumption, not for storage.
Pair with… Fresh cheeses, light sausages like cold cuts of turkey and, why not, pizzas and empanadas. Depending on the type of rosé, also with Iberian ham or pasta dishes.
Temperature to serve them. Between 8th and 10th. As in the case of whites, it is better to serve a small quantity and renew the wine as it is consumed, so that we can always enjoy it at the right temperature.
The best glass for rosé wine. One of a rhomboidal shape, Burgundy type, domed, with a short stem and a more closed mouth than the tulip.
WHICH RED WINE IS BEST WHEN IT'S HOT
Young wines are the best for summer They are not aged or, if they do, it is not more than 4 months. They are usually fruity, fresh and light wines. They are deep red wines that are usually kept for no more than two years, although it is better to do so within the same year of production.
Pair with … Simple, not very elaborate meals, such as salads, pasta, legumes, eggs and fish, but also for rice dishes and grilled dishes.
Temperature to serve them. You can serve it up to 12º, while the aged reds usually serve between 16º and 20º.
The best glass for young red wine. A Bordeaux type glass, tall, with the mouth more open than the Burgundy glass.
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