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
Akvavit
Spirit(s) and liqueur(s)
Serve at 00-05 °C or 32-41 °F
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 30 years old and more.
Alsace Pinot gris
Still white wine(s)
Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.
Can be drunk from : 1 year.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 10 years old.
Prefer a pairing with a dry wine with mineral notes.
Alsace Riesling
Still white wine(s)
Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.
Can be drunk from : 1 year.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old.
Prefer a pairing with a dry wine with mineral notes.
Alsace Sylvaner
Still white wine(s)
Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 3 years old.
Christmas beer
Beer(s)
Serve at 06-08°C or 43-46 °F.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 3 years old.
Scotch ale
Beer(s)
Serve at 11-14°C or 52-57 °F.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 4 to 6 years old.
Once you open the bottle, can last it in the fridge for several months..