As the bakers don their aprons and make as much mess as humanly possible, all in the name of creating a flour masterpiece, we thought we’d lend a helping hand with some timely suggestions on how to match wine with certain types of bread.
We had a look back through some of the popular creations from years past and picked out a few classics that pop up time and time again. We then asked our very own Dave Roberts to offer some suggestions for wine pairings, as an avid cook himself, he was only too willing to experiment and suggest some absolute belters.
Rosemary & Garlic Focaccia
With this you’re going to want a classic Italian white for this classic Italian bread – so Gavi di Gavi or any other white grape with a bit of character – Fiano, Grillo or if you fancy something a little bit different, how about a white Sangiovese? That’ll make the strong flavours from this cheeky dish absolutely sing.
Crusty White Loaf
Can you beat a crusty white loaf fresh from the oven? The smell, the taste while it’s still slightly warm, absolutely delicious. Crisp Sauvignon Blanc Sancerre is the best here, but to be honest almost anything from the Loire will work a treat with a fresh white loaf.
Sourdough Bread
I have eaten a good few sourdough pizzas in my time and I generally go with a red. Don’t go too heavy though or you’ll completely overpower the flavours. Stick to something like Gamay, Cabernet Franc or Pinot Noir based wines- oh and don’t forget about Sangiovese too.
Cheesy Pretzels
I actually tried a cheeky little Furmint with this (honest) and it worked really well. So go with that, it’s not exactly the most recognizable grape, but this white Hungarian number produces some fine wine and you won’t regret wondering off the beaten track once you’ve tasted it.
Classic Tea Cakes
Something quite British deserves something quite French, an off dry white will work here, something like a Vouvray Demi sec or alternatively you could try a Spatlase Riesling from Germany, we think that would work a treat for afternoon tea/wine.
While you’re salivating over the bready creations tonight, think about the grape varieties that you’d pair them with, then send them over to us on social media!
