Food and Wine Pairing

Gloria Ferrer - The Perfect Appetizer Wine

Gloria Ferrer sparkling wines have all the characteristics for versatility—generous fruit aromas and flavors, fine mousse and a persistent, crisp finish. To fully appreciate the versatility of our sparkling wines, try pairing them with appetizers at home or out on the town. In today’s hottest restaurants, the appetizer course has become a place for chefs to showcase their creativity and turn out inspired plates that feature a broad range of textures and flavors. Whether your favorite appetizers are classic pub fare or exotically international, Gloria Ferrer sparkling wines are the perfect companion.

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PAN-PACIFIC/SPICY

The forward fruit and relatively high dosage level in sparkling wine provides an ideal foil for the spicy, exuberant flavors of the Pacific rim & India:

Mussels with coconut curry
Pad Thai
Shrimp satay with peanut sauce
Fire cracker shrimp with mango salsa

DEEP-FRIED

The crisp character and fine bubbles of sparkling wine sweep fat from the palate, refreshing it for the next bite.

Buttermilk batter onion rings
Chile-spiced deep fried calamari
Spring vegetable frito misto
Tempura shrimp

SEAFOOD

The light-bodied texture and fresh flavors of sparkling wine present the ultimate marriage for crustaceans and shellfish.

Crab with tamarind sauce
Grilled lemongrass shrimp
Mussels marinère Lobster

RICH TEXTURES

The round, toasty mid-palate of sparkling wine stands up well to many rich foods.

Roast Pumpkin Ravioli with mascarpone
Foie gras
Triple crème or hard aged cheese
New potatoes with melted teleme

SALTY FOCUS

The crisp acidity in sparkling wine is essential to balancing salt. A low acid, or oaky wine will create a bitter impression on the palate.

Olives/tapenade
Caesar salad
Oysters or caviar
Parmesan, feta or chevre

ACID/TART FOCUS

Bright, high-noted flavors in food require sweetness, acid or both, in wine. High acid food elements reduce the perceived acidity of sparkling wine, bringing the fruit forward.

Ceviche
Salad with vinaigrette
Oysters with mignonette
Tomato bruschetta