Meal and wine pairing
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Lutefisk
Scandinavia.
Traditional dish made with dried white fish soaked in cold water for several days, then placed for two days in a saturated solution of sodium hydroxide, and finally soaked again in cold water for 4 to 6 days.
Served with bacon, goat cheese, mustard, mashed split peas and potatoes.
This dish pairs well with 6 drinks :
Drinks and wines types
Alsace Pinot gris
Still white wines
Serve at 08-10°C ou 46-50 °F.
Pair with a wine of at least 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 10 years old.
Alsace Riesling
Still white wines
Serve at 08-10°C ou 46-50 °F.
Pair with a wine over 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old.
Alsace Sylvaner
Still white wines
Serve at 08-10°C ou 46-50 °F.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 3 years old.
Christmas beer
Beers
Serve at 06-08°C ou 43-46 °F.
Prefer a pairing with a amber Christmas beer.
May be called Aquavit.