Granted this question has been asked and answered a couple times but the answers seem to be all over the board. I don't know wines very well. I know I like Reisling a lot and shy away from dry, bitter wines! So far these are what seem to be the most prevalent answers to accompany lasagna: Chianti, Cabarnet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinor Noir, Pinot Grigio. Please help...I really want to impress my guest...yet enjoy what i'm drinking!
2007-03-06 03:53:51 · 16 answers · asked by Kyppa 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
with lasagna a reisling is a wonderful choice, a good one at a reasonable price is cheauteau st michelle or saint M.
2007-03-06 17:20:18 · answer #1 · answered by sabrina d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd definitely have to suggest a nice deep red. The Chianti would be an excellent choice. A nice Sangiovese would work. The Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot would also be excellent.
Traditionally, I think the best match would be the Chianti - look for something from 1999, that was an excellent year and won't be too costly. Read the lable you want to get something that is DOCG or AOC - this certifies it's origin.
2007-03-06 03:59:59 · answer #2 · answered by Jaywolves 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chianti and Sangeovese are my favorites and are served at my favorite Italian restaurant. Both can be produced or imported and both have slightly different bouquets depending on where they are from. You can also look into a Sauvignon Blanc or even a Chenin Blanc, which is much sweeter and fruitier than the others and may not bode well with the entre you are serving. Lasagne, unless its a seafood or chicken one with bechemel, usually calls for a red wine. I'd stick with the Chianti, Merlot, or Sangeovese myself.
2007-03-06 04:00:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Definitely go with a red wine, pinot noir is probably the most liked type of red wine for those who don't know much about wines. It's got a very nice flavor and I think your friend will enjoy it. If you're afraid tyou'll pick the wrong wine, why not ask your friend to pick one out?
2007-03-06 04:19:09 · answer #4 · answered by Roland'sMommy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a wine model and seller and recently I served two great wines you might like.
A Cab-Sauv from Smoking Loon--Its great because you get a full burst of juicyness. Its very berryful and has wonderful undertones of chocolate and cinnamon. I loved it and merlot lovers were buying two or three bottles of it!
Also there was a Fish Eye Shiraz (they come in boxes or in bottles) that was great! Not too dry, they are made so that you can enjoy them without to much dry! THey had a nice sweetness and no bitter back taste, rather the back taste was like cola and black cherry! Great Great
Now I would also recommend a YellowTail Reserve! THey are wonderful. My bf who does not like reds loved the Merlot from Yellow Tail...I told all my tasters it was reminiscient to Black Forest Cake because it was dark chocolate, black cherry and velvety vanilla, smooth and delicate. Its sure to please all even you! However it is a little dry, but juicy before it gets dry.
2007-03-06 04:27:20 · answer #5 · answered by Ask a Health Nut 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a great Chief once said I know that white goes with fish but I like Red so I am going to have red
Reisling goes well with most everthing if you like it
me with Meat Lasagna I like chianti, and there are a lot of really good brands, I buy Ruffino, always a good value, but it you ask the dude at the store, he can probley tell you something just as good for the same price or less
2007-03-06 04:24:20 · answer #6 · answered by bkbarile 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If we knew where you lived, it might be easier to get you a local reccomendation! If you have local wineries, take a little trip over to one & taste their reds for free! Tell them you want their sweetest only! Seroiusly! Go taste some... if you bring back something local, she'll know you went out of your way! If you have no local wineries, then, I would tend to tell you a merlot. Being a sweet wine lover, that is actually the only one I might drink! Try to get a German Wine if you can find a Red that's German! Those tend to be sweeter as well!
2007-03-06 05:59:36 · answer #7 · answered by lisalikes70scheese 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "bitter" taste you find objectionable is probably not due to dryness, but tannin. Sangiovese grapes (the major component of Chianti) may be a bit much for you. Try a lambrusco, barbera, dolcetto, or schiava; and some of the softer montepulcianos will do well.
2007-03-06 07:14:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in a hotel and I cant remember the name of the brand but we have a wine that is blended and is from an organic winery.. all blended organic is a fairly strong but smooth wine, with a nice aftertaste. Try something organic, it will be different and a conversation piece.
2007-03-06 04:04:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chianti is typically drunk with lasagna, but if you want something sweet, try Tawny Port from Portugal. It has a spicy-sweet flavor that might enhance the lasagna.
2007-03-06 04:08:59 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋