If it hasn’t been done already, this is It’s time to think about which menus will top the tables on the most important dates of the upcoming Christmas. Snacks, main courses and finishing touches of dessert represent the perfect place to meet your loved ones and enjoy a delicious gastronomic offer. It is not necessary to organize large banquets sometimes A short get-together with friends to toast best wishes for the new year is more than enough. To leave 2025 with a good taste in your mouth.
Of course, in all these meetings, it is essential to have good wine that lives up to the conditions. Red, white, rose, muscat or cava…there are many options too The wine proposal in Aragon is very diverse. only in There are 25 registered wineries in the original Karenina region, which serve wine Wine Increasingly recognized within and beyond our borders, Award-winning in the most prestigious and distinguished international competitions in markets around the world.
From appetizers to dessert
Every celebration starts with a good appetizer. Tapas of all colors and flavours, Iberian sausages, a classic cheese or ham dish or snacks served in the form of nuts… the way people open their mouths at home is very diverse. There are families who prefer seafood or smoked antipasti and even preserves such as asparagus, piquillo peppers or anchovies… among other options. For this, It’s perfect, as DO Cariñena puts it he Cerzo New Garnacha from Bodegas San Valero, Young and light red with shade only 11 Key momentfrom the same innovative line of 100% Garnacha wines, from From bodegas panizza. To finish with an aperitif, Bodegas Pablo recommends Menguante RosadoIdeal to accompany salads, fish and light dishes.
Main courses are cooked from traditional meat or fish, and there is no doubt that this choice also represents the pairing. Therefore, for roasting, preferably lamb in Aragon, although there are those who choose capon, turkey or goat, it is advisable to enjoy a good red wine. The same thing happens in stews, beef, pork or lamb. For meatTherefore, the wines that can be chosen are Especially Garnacha Viñas Centenarias, from Bodegas San Valero; Niño Pampered Garnacha, from Bodegas Esteban Martín; Finca La Matia, from Hacienda Moleda; and Barón de la Joyosa Gran Reserva 2018, by Luis Marín.
You can’t miss it fish On some Christmas lists. Baked, in papillote or in sauce, they are very light and delicious. to accompany them, Experts recommend switching to white wineAlthough roses are also an alternative to consider. For this class, DO Cariñena recommends an evaluation Original White Grenache Care; Fabula, from Bodegas Bañezza; And the Anaion Chardonnay, from Grand Venus.
No matter how plentiful your lunch or dinner is, You should always leave room for dessert. There are many desserts characteristic of these dates that make a perfect end to a gastronomic evening. the Nougat They stand out, and in addition, every year they introduce new flavors and variations to innovate and surprise diners. As for the more traditional varieties, we must not leave aside marzipan and polvorone, without forgetting that dried apricots and candied or candied fruits were very popular in Aragon. Another option is to resort to Typical sweets from each regionBecause there is a lot in society that can be boasted in this sense.
Wines from DO Cariñena are recommended for a sweet after-dinner meal. Liason Garnacha, from Heridad Anson Liasona cherry red wine with violet tones, wonderful fruit density and hints of ripe red fruits. Very balanced in the mouth with a pleasant aftertaste.
Likewise, the end of lunch or dinner is suggested Muscat Alexandria through sponsorshipwith fruity flavors that blend perfectly with the sweets typical of these Christmas dates. The touch it gives to the palate is silky and sweet. The taste is reminiscent of fruits in syrup.
