Wine pairing with steak goes beyond the typical big reds; some cuts benefit from higher acidity wines. Beverage experts suggest that white wines can surprisingly enhance richer steak dishes. Thomas Kakalios highlights that elevated acidity in wines can cut through the richness of fattier cuts. For pairing, consider wines such as dry Alsace riesling, verdejo, or even rosé sparkling wines, which offer unique alternatives to the usual red wine choices, adaptable to various steak cuts and preparations.
While there are certainly red wines with elevated acids - tempranillos from Ribera del Duero, red Burgundy and sangiovese from Chianti Classico - usually this is the domain of white wines.
A dry and full-bodied riesling from France's Alsace, a verdejo from Rueda in Spain or even a rosé Champagne or cava can work wonders and surprise your dining companions.
You should pair your wines accordingly. The beauty of focusing on structure means you can use these rules of thumb to select a white, red, rosé, or sparkling wine.
It's easy to reach for a big California cab, but that formula isn't a perfect pairing for every cut or preparation of steak.
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