From a spicy-hot salsa to a more mild, slightly sweet one; from a classic French cream sauce to the chocolate-spiked Mexican favorite, mole; and from the popular mango chutneys to ones based on other fruits, there is just no way to generalize what kind of wine to pair with the members of this category. However, it is also one of the most important kinds of wine pairings to understand, for it is often the sauce or accompanying condiment that takes the lead with it comes to the flavor profile of a dish. And it is, therefore, the most important part of the dish with which the flavors of a wine should pair. Read on for specifics.
Food & Wines
Sauces, Salsas, Chutney