Although Sherry and Manzanilla are the aperitif drinks par excellence, the
possibilities of Sherry Wines go much further. The suggestions below are just
some suggestions, since the combinations of these wines with good food have
no limits others than your own imagination:
- Fino and Manzanilla, served well-chilled, are ideal aperitifs. Moreover,
they are the perfect accompaniment for "tapas" (hors d'oeuvres), seafood,
white fish and mild cheeses.
- Amontillado is an ideal wine to accompany soups and consommés, white meats, blue fish and strong cheeses.
- Medium Sherry, served slightly chilled, is the perfect wine to accompany pâtés and quiches.
- Oloroso is the best Sherry Wine to serve with game and red meats..
- Pale Cream, served chilled, is an excellent wine to accompany foie gras and fresh fruit.
- Cream is the most appropriate Sherry Wine to accompany sweet pastries. And
- Finally, Pedro Ximénez and Moscatel are ideal wines to serve with all types of pastries and blue cheeses.
Sherry wine is also used widely in cooking both for macerating and adding zest to numerous dishes, giving them new notes and that special personal touch.
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"Wash the gilthead and dry with a cloth, seasoning with salt and pepper. "Dice the leeks and carrots. "Wash and chop the leeks.
"Brown the vegetables in the butter. "When they begin to brown, add the wine and two glasses of water and season and cook for fifteen minutes. "Pre-heat the oven to a medium temperature.