Because great occasions call for great wine...

Some things in life just work better together, and great food and even <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/dept/beer-wine-spirits/wine/3598276344" target="_blank">greater wine</a> are one of them.When it comes to pairing wine and food, it's all about enhancing the dining experience and choosing vinos and dishes that complement each other, rather than overpowering one another.Mighty meaty dishes, like a barbecued burger, can take on heavier and more richer wines. Whilst movie nights with sweet treats (think: chocolate or popcorn) would go down a treat with a sweeter or lightweight tipple.Whatever meal moment you are enjoying this season, we've got a range of wines perfect to pair them with. <h2>Best for BBQs</h2>Hardys Crest Chardonnay WhitePrice: £5.50*Light, fruity and fresh this <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/chardonnay/hardys-crest-chardonnay/1000210251535" target="_blank">Australian Chardonnay from Hardys Crest</a> is full of peachy flavours with an underlying oaky finish. This makes it a match made in tastebud heaven for barbecued chicken dishes or seafood that's been on the barbie.Pair with: Fish and chicken dishes you've barbecued.<img alt="9311043032011_t1__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/9311043032011_t1__square_GL?scl=1">  Diversity of Terroir Premium MalbecPrice: £6*Calling all Malbec fans! If you haven't tried <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/malbec/diversity-of-terroir-premium-malbec/910001813196" target="_blank">Diversity of Terroir's offering</a>, this rich, and full-bodied red (which has been commended by the 2019 judges at the International Wine Challenge) is a must. Hailing from Argentina, this tipple is full of colour and flavour thanks to its fruity notes of cherry, blackberry and plum.Pair with: Grilled red meats.<img alt="5052898005099_t1__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/5052898005099_t1__square_GL?scl=1">D'Adimant Saint Guilhem Le Desert RosePrice: £7.50*Sometimes, one of the best things about barbecues is the range of sides or grazing boards that are served alongside their meaty counterparts. If you're all about the charcuterie, <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/rose-wine/d-adimant-saint-guilhem-le-desert-rose/1000067252639" target="_blank">try this light and fresh rose</a> to really enjoy a taste of heaven. The French tipple has a blend of smooth flavours like cherries and cranberries. Serve ice cold.Pair with: Pâté, cured meats and olives.<img alt="3186128049934_t1__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/3186128049934_t1__square_GL?scl=1"> Pedium Prosecco Price: £7*Award-winning Italian Prosecco...need we say more? If the sparkling tipple is your go-to drink you'll wish you found <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/prosecco/pendium-prosecco/1000103442783" target="_blank">Pendium's Prosecco</a> to pop open and try sooner. It's packed with the glera grape, meaning it's light, fruity and fresh. We'll cheers to that!Pair with: Fish and salads.<img alt="8003625010449_t1__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/8003625010449_t1__square_GL?scl=1"> <h2>Best for Pizza Night</h2>Casillero del Diablo Pinot GrigioPrice: £6*Pizza nights are always a winner and the same could be said for this super drinkable <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/pinot-grigio/casillero-del-diablo-pinot-grigio/1000034704389" target="_blank">pinot from Casillero del Diablo</a>. Described as having 'fresh and classic flavours with crisp acidity', this medium-bodied tipple works well with veggie dishes. It's bound to take any pizza night to new levels.Pair with: Fish, smoked salmon or vegetarian dishes.  Burdizzo Chianti RiservaPrice: £6*You know a wine's going to taste full-bodied when it's been aged for two years in oak caskets. Introducing this rather special (without a hefty price tag) <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/all-other-grapes/burdizzo-chianti-riserva/910001437480" target="_blank">Chianti Riserva</a>. This blend is full of rich black cherry and dark chocolate flavours and has a deliciously refined smooth finish. We'll take two!Pair with: Perfect with tomato dishes and mature cheeses.<img alt="8002153215654_t1__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/8002153215654_t1__square_GL?scl=1"> Casillero Cabernet SauvignonPrice: £6*Super heavy, super smooth and super-rich, this <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/cabernet-sauvignon/casillero-del-diablo-cabernet-sauvignon/1815329" target="_blank">Casillero Cabernet Sauvignon</a> certainly doesn't lack in flavour. But that means it also needs a pizza that can stand up to its strength. If meaty toppings are your thing, then pair your pizza with a glass of this for a taste sensation like no other.Pair with: Match with red meats, herby dishes or mature cheeses. Roversi Pecorino Terre di ChietiPrice: £5.50*This Italian beauty from <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/all-other-grapes/roversi-pecorino-terre-di-chieti/910001585810" target="_blank">Roversi Pecorino Terre di Chieti</a> is bright in colour and fruity in taste which helps to balance out its dry finish. Serve chilled to enjoy it at its finest.Pair with: Appetizers, fish dishes and light cheese.<img alt="8055684021256_t1__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/8055684021256_t1__square_GL?scl=1"> <h2>Best for Tapas</h2>ASDA Extra Special Albariño Rias BaixasWinning bronze at the International Wine Challenge, our <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/all-other-grapes/asda-extra-special-albarino-rias-baixas/1000093406044" target="_blank">Extra Special dry white</a> really is magic in a glass. It's made in Galicia in North West Spain and uses the sought-after Albariño grape to conjure up classic citrus and orchard fruit flavours. Tempted? Us too!Pair with: Fish and seafood dishes. Bodacious RedPrice: £6*Another award-winning wine &ndash; this <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/all-other-grapes/bodacious-red/1000103442739" target="_blank">Portuguese vino</a> tastes exactly how its name suggests: fierce, ferocious and fabulous! One sniff of this tipple and you'll smell rich blackberry and blackcurrant aromas with jammy black fruit flavours on the palate. It's bold and audacious and everything a tapas night could need!Pair with: Beef, cured meat and cheese.<img alt="5052898007864_t1__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/5052898007864_t1__square_GL?scl=1"> Herencia Codorniu CavaPrice: £7.50*For those that like a bit of sparkle, maybe it's time to try this crisp and refreshing <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/cava/herencia-codorniu-cava/910003004572" target="_blank">cava from Herencia Cordorniu</a>. Citrusy, fruity and zingy in taste thanks to its blend of traditional grape varieties (like Macabeu, Xarel.lo and Parellada), it's pale gold in colour with fine, persistent bubbles. Plus, thanks to its low price tag you don't need a special occasion to pop this open. Salud!Pair with: Tapas, chorizo & olives as an aperitif. Faustino VII Rioja RosePrice: £5.50*You'll want to raise a glass (or two) for this <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/rose-wine/faustino-vii-rioja-rose/1000007182755" target="_blank">cherry red rose from Faustino VII</a>. Clean, bright and containing fruity aromas and flavours, this rose tastes even better than it sounds. It's excellent on its own but ideal with tapas because of its lightweight finish. This one's an all-rounder!Pair with: Chicken, fish and ham.<img alt="8410441221155_t1__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/8410441221155_t1__square_GL?scl=1"> <h2> </h2><h2>Perfect for a movie night</h2>Dark Horse Cabernet SauvignonPrice: £7*The <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/cabernet-sauvignon/dark-horse-cabernet-sauvignon/910001813200" target="_blank">Dark Horse's full-bodied red wine</a> really is an unexpected winner. The winemakers work side-by-side with 400 of California's finest grape growers to earn the first pick of their harvest and they taste-test the wine more than 100 times before you pour your first glass &ndash; sounds like the perfect job, if you ask us! The result is a bold Cabernet Sauvignon with notes of plum, a hint of oak, and a smooth finish. How divine!Pair with: Lamb, pasta and spicy Asian dishes. Dark Horse ChardonnayPrice: £7*Another firm favourite from the <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/chardonnay/dark-horse-chardonnay/910001813691" target="_top">Dark Horse, is this rich Chardonnay</a> with notes of apple and ripe stone fruit, layered with toasted oak. It's an easy, mellow tipple and this makes it the perfect accompaniment for a chilled out movie classic.Pair with: Salads, grilled fish and chicken.<img alt="0085000020319_t1__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/0085000020319_t1__square_GL?scl=1"> La Moneda Premium Collection Pinot NoirPrice: £5*Everything about this bright and vibrant <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/pinot-noir/la-moneda-premium-collection-pinot-noir/1000083677402" target="_blank">Pinot Noir from La Moneda</a> is premium apart from it's £5 price tag. It jam-packed with an abundance of juicy cherry, raspberry and redcurrant fruits and is finished with a touch of spice &ndash; so has an ending with a twist.Pair with: Roast red meat, pasta and chicken. Calafia Deliciously Sweet MoscatelPrice: £5*Triple-award winning dessert wine, anybody? That's what you'll get with <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/all-other-grapes/calafia-deliciously-sweet-moscatel/910001352530" target="_blank">Calafia's deliciously-sweet Moscatel</a>. Produced in Spain, Moscatel is a particularly aromatic grape variety, with citrus, flowery, flavours and it ripens to high sugar levels. The must-have drink for those with sweet-tooths!Pair with: Desserts and cheese or as an aperitif.<img alt="5052898003002_t1__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/5052898003002_t1__square_GL?scl=1">Stock up on all your tipples at <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/" target="_blank">Asda</a> or, if it's safe to do so, pop into your <a href="https://storelocator.asda.com/" target="_blank">local Asda store</a>. *Prices correct at time of publishing, subject to vary.

The ultimate list of wine pairings for every foodie occasion

By ASDA Admin,21st August 2020

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