They are two of the most exquisite delicacies separately but if we put them together, the result is simply spectacular. Wine and chorizo riojano are two of the most typical products of the gastronomy of La Rioja and all of Spain. Two products that are appreciated beyond our borders and that go very well together with a good loaf of bread.
Like almost all sausages, chorizo from La Rioja will be good with any wine, although if we want to make the most of all its flavor, it should preferably be accompanied by a red wine. If it is fruity and has a touch of acidity, so much the better. For example, wines made from Syrah grapes such as those from the Rioja D.O..
Other wines that work hand in hand with chorizo are those aged in barrels, which will delight chorizo and wine tasters.
The composition of chorizo, with lean pork, makes this product match very well with strong, full-bodied wines with a high presence of tannins. Thus, for example, the traditional chorizo tapa can be accompanied with strong wines with a significant body to combine well with the intense and powerful flavor of the sausage. A good way to present them is in slices, forming a kind of wheel on a plate or in a flat, round wooden dish.
Wines with a high presence of tannins will compensate the powerful flavor of the chorizo and both will integrate perfectly. And for this, there is nothing better than the wines of La Rioja..
Amontillados also combine well with sausages in general and with chorizo in particular.
In dishes where chorizo is not the main ingredient but is part of other more elaborate preparations such as stews, casseroles, stews, etc., strong wines are also recommended as they are very powerful and intense dishes.
At the bar or in a restaurant, at home or on a picnic... Chorizo from La Rioja is delicious in any situation. And if it is accompanied by a slice of bread and a good glass of wine, all the better.
From the classic sandwich of a lifetime, to a snack to offer to friends and family at home in the afternoon or before lunch. Combined with the right wine, Rioja chorizo is an elegant, tasty, complete food with all the benefits of Mediterranean flavors.
