Wine tastings and pairings are a great way to enhance your enjoyment of wine and food. But if you’re new to the world of wine pairings, it can be daunting. Luckily, we have thousands of years of experience to draw on when it comes to matching wine and food. Here are five essential tips to get the most out of your next wine-pairing event at the famed Trattoria Toscana.

1. Start With the Basics

Pairing wine and food is all about finding flavors that complement each other. That can mean finding wines that share similar tastes to the dish you’re eating, or it can mean finding wines that provide a contrast to the flavors in the dish. Either way, the goal is to create a balance of flavors that enhances your overall dining experience.

2. Consider the Weight of the Dish

The weight of a dish refers to how heavy or light it is. A light dish will have delicate flavors, while a heavier dish will have bolder flavors. You’ll want to match the wine’s weight to the dish’s weight. A light wine will pair well with a light dish, and a heavier wine will pair well with a more decadent dish.

At Trattoria Toscana, our menu features a variety of dishes with different weights, so we can create an assortment of wine-pairing events to satisfy every palate. So, attend more than one of our wine-pairing events for a truly comprehensive experience!

3. Think About the Texture of the Dish

Our authentic Italian dishes are known for their rich, complex textures – making them the per

fect canvas for exploring different wine pairings. The texture of a dish refers to how it feels in your mouth. A dish with a creamy texture will pair well with a wine with high acidity, while a dish with a crunchy texture will pair well w

ith a wine with high tannins.

4. Consider the Temperature of the Dish

The temperature of a dish can also affect how it pairs with wine. A spicy dish will bring out the sweetness in a wine, while a cool dish will accentuate the acidity in a wine. The temperature of the wine itself can also affect its flavor. You typically serve red wines at room temperature or slightly higher, while they serve white wines chilled but not so cold that it reduces the aroma.

We know our wine in Temecula Valley—with nearly 50 local wineries, it’s hard not to. Ask your Trattoria Toscana host if you’re unsure about something or want to know more about a particular wine! They’ll be more than happy to help you out.

5. Don’t Forget About Dessert!

Wine tastings andpairings are not just for savory dishes. Sweet desserts can be enhanced by pairing them with the right wine. A fruity dessert will pair well with sweet wine, while a chocolate dessert matches up nicely with red wine.

Are you ready for your next wine tasting pairing? Trattoria Toscana’s next event is on November 20, 2022. Visit our website for more information and to make your reservation today! 

We hope to see you soon!