Looking for autumn food pairings with red wine? Pumpkin, lentils, sweet potato and mushrooms are perfect ingredients for creating delicious dishes using locally sourced produce. We suggest four recipes featuring vegetables and simple cooking techniques to accompany Castell d’Or’s Templer Selecció Red Wine.
Templer Selecció Red Wine offers ripe red fruit, liquorice aromas, spicy and balsamic notes, hints of oak smoke and smooth tannins. Its character inspires us to pair it with roasts, mushrooms and aromatic herbs. The following four combinations are food-pairing suggestions inspired by its tasting notes.
The vegan option. Prepare a lentil stew with leek, carrot and bay leaf. Add roasted pumpkin and mushrooms sautéed with thyme and extra virgin olive oil. Use vegetable stock to keep the recipe entirely vegan.
Why pair it with Templer? The earthy character of lentils and mushrooms complements the wine’s balsamic notes. Roast the pumpkin until nicely browned, without adding sugar, to give the dish greater depth. The recipe is vegan; to offer a fully vegan pairing, you should also confirm with the winery that the wine is suitable for vegans.
Roast skinless chicken with garlic and rosemary, accompanied by sweet potato wedges and onion. Use the cooking juices to finish the dish and serve it with a generous portion of vegetables.
Why pair it with Templer? Rosemary and roasted garlic can complement the wine’s spicy profile. Brown the chicken well to give it enough flavour and presence, and serve the sweet potato as a side dish without allowing its sweetness to dominate.
Roast an aubergine cut in half and fill it with its own flesh, leek, onion and carrot sautéed in extra virgin olive oil. Finish with a small amount of locally sourced goat’s cheese and grill until golden. A vegetarian dish that puts vegetables centre stage.
Why pair it with Templer? The roasted aubergine and gratinated cheese can echo the wine’s smoky oak notes. Goat’s cheese adds intensity and creaminess, while the thyme in the filling complements its balsamic profile. Add the herb to the sautéed vegetables and choose a mild goat’s cheese to maintain balance.
Pan-fry the pork tenderloin and serve it with oven-baked pear, without added sugar, and roasted cabbage with thyme. Dress with extra virgin olive oil and make vegetables a generous part of the dish.
Why pair it with Templer? This is the combination that most closely follows the winery’s recommendation to pair the wine with meat. The roasted flavours of the pork and cabbage add intensity, while a small portion of pear provides contrast without making the dish overly sweet.
Castell d’Or’s Templer Red Wine, made from Garnacha and Cariñena, two indigenous grape varieties from the region, belongs to the DO Montsant, renowned for its intense and distinctive wines.
This wine captivates with its deep character and aromas of ripe fruit and spicy notes. It is ideal with savoury dishes featuring roasted flavours. Avoid sweet side dishes or very spicy sauces that could overpower the overall pairing.
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