I'm making lasagna for an anniversary dinner and I need a wine to go with my entree. The last time I tried picking out wine by myself it tasted like crud. What is a decent tasting wine that is reasonably priced (under 20$ a bottle)? Thank you for your help!
2007-04-18 16:37:49 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
For those of you who wanted more detail... the last bottle of wine I bought was a cheap merlot, i thought it was extremely bitter and I wasn't a fan at all. However, my boyfriend (who is a beer drinker) seemed to like it. Maybe I'm just not cut out for wine, but I'm hoping there's something out there that I might like. I appreciate everyone's suggestions.
2007-04-19 08:46:22 · update #1
There is a cheap wine that is incredibly good called Concannon. about 13$
Kendall Jackson around 20
J.Lor around 18.
2007-04-18 17:01:48 · answer #1 · answered by Cister 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't say much about your wine background or what you like, or even which wine was "crud". So any of us would be guessing.
Nevertheless: For "red sauce Italian" dishes, pick a red. If you don't have a starting point, then pick an Italian wine. For beefy dishes, pick a more robust red; for chicken or seafood, progressively less robust.
If you don't know much about wine, you can start with one of simpler and more approachable Italian reds such as a montepulciano, chianti, sangiovese or dolcetto (or dolcetta d'alba). These are usually affordable and almost always well made except on the Chiantis, there are some cheap tannic and/or thin ones at the lower end of the marke -- to better your chances, get a Chianti Classico (Ruffino is reliable if not stellar.)
You could try a Valpolicella which is lighter, but there are some cheap inferior Valpos on the market that you won't like.
These will not necessarily be the perfect choice for, say, a beef or pork red sauce Italian dish, but they will do, and they will be a good starting point nonetheless. (And I promise not to complain if you want to try a white with the seafood dishes, even if they are in a tomato sauce.)
Then if you want something a bit more robust, try a Barbera, a Barolo, or one of the Tuscans. (Brunello or a 'super-Tuscan' if you have a higher budget -- some Barolos are getting above your limit too.)
Most of the Lambruscos on the market are poorly made, so skip that unless you are either in the mood for a sweeter, cruder wine, or just experimental. The good ones are hard to find.
Or skip all this and go to your closest reputable wine store (not the wine section at Kroger's) and ask for a recommendation.
2007-04-18 17:22:25 · answer #2 · answered by enoriverbend 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's true, the old rules are finally out the window. A famous chef once said, "People always say to me 'Red wine with meat, white wine with fish.' I say that fish is dead! It don't care what kind of fish you gonna be drinking with it." That being said, Stick to the rules until you know the flavors you like and what tastes good with what. As far as etiquette goes, it depends on the room. If you are at a fancy shindig, avoid the Boone's Farm or white zinfandel, lol. IMHO, fruit wines are right up there with box wines. As for the Ernesto& Gallo... Ernesto & JULIO Gallo, they make cheap wines, but the brand has expanded to better quality product. Decent cheap wines - Kendall Jackson, Penfolds, etc...
2016-05-18 21:06:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One I've found is nice, and rather mild red is a Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. Total Wine and More has a bottle of it from $5 all the way up to $28, and ABC's website has it from $8- $12.
2007-04-18 18:01:03 · answer #4 · answered by Christy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most novice wine drinkers don't care for the taste of the drier red wines.
I suggest a Port wine in a price range you can afford. I think you'll be very happy with its delightful taste.
2007-04-22 12:31:54 · answer #5 · answered by nova30180 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a RED WINE is what you have with that meal . chianti is excellent wine or a merlot. These two are very popular, and also reasonably priced.
Enjoy your dinner. bettyk
2007-04-18 17:04:54 · answer #6 · answered by elisayn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a wonderful Italian friend that serves Rosemount Estate Shiraz Cabernet. It is dark red and heady and sticks to your ribs.
It is around 9 a bottle.
2007-04-18 17:30:28 · answer #7 · answered by lilabner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ste Chapelle
2007-04-19 01:21:16 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can find a bottle of "Barolo" under $20, you should try that. Its a red wine from italy. very tasty, i love cooking with it.
2007-04-18 17:01:44 · answer #9 · answered by KR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
silverado sangiovese is my usual wine for italian food. $22. LUna Vineyards sangiovese is also nice, usually around the same price.
2007-04-18 17:37:56 · answer #10 · answered by Lisa H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋