November is just around the corner and, around here, there is no delicacy more typical of this month than roasted chestnuts.
Although it is a very common tradition in Portugal, we know that it is a food that raises many questions when it comes to pairing with drinks.
Despite these doubts, the tradition of pairing wines with chestnuts is so common in Portugal that there are even several popular sayings that brings them together and, of course, excellent wines are produced here for this combination.
It is essential to start by talking about Jeropiga, the most traditional pairing! If you have never heard of it, Jeropiga is a sweet drink with a high alcohol content obtained by adding wine spirit to grape must before or after fermentation begins. If you are looking for the true experience of a typical Portuguese “magusto”, this is the right choice!
But there is not just one right choice to accompany roasted chestnuts. The choice can vary between whites, reds, muscatels... what we want are younger, very fresh wines with a high degree of acidity.
With this in mind, take a look at our suggestions for today and enjoy the cold weather with the perfect combination of wine and chestnuts.
