Labor Day: A European Wine for Every Moment
From the first aperitif to an outdoor dinner, Labor Day weekend offers plenty of occasions to choose a wine that suits the moment.
European wines from Abruzzo and Bordeaux can accompany different moments throughout the day, with a variety of styles and pairings.
To start, Wines of Abruzzo offer several possibilities: Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC brings freshness and fruit character to arrosticini, cured meats, pizza, seafood soups, and roast chicken.
When it’s time for the barbecue, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC can pair beautifully with roasted meats, richer dishes and aged cheeses.
For a lighter dinner, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC and Pecorino pair with seafood, grilled fish, vegetables, salads and fresh cheeses.
To round off the evening, Sweet Bordeaux Wines, such as Cadillac AOP and Sainte-Croix-du-Mont AOP, can accompany a selection of cheeses or a fruit dessert. With their aromatic character and natural sweetness, these wines also lend themselves to creative cocktail applications for Labor Day entertaining, such as the Citrus Bloom, made with Cérons, fresh grapefruit juice, elderflower syrup, and soda water.
From aperitif to barbecue and cocktails, The Charming Taste of Europe shows how wines from Italy and France can make Labor Day weekend an opportunity to discover new European flavors.