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Zinfandel Food Pairing Guide

Enjoy these quick tips on Zinfandel wine food pairings!

MEATS
Zinfandel wine is happiest when paired with anything from the meat aisle. From barbeque pork ribs, leg of lamb or a big, hearty meal.
- Pork
- Beef
- Lamb
- Italian Sausage
- Spare ribs
- Brisket
- Venison

POULTRY
A lighter Zinfandel wine is a wonderful red wine food pairing choice for poultry and game fowl, especially when served with a heavier sauce.
- Turkey - Zinfandel has become a new favorite for Thanksgiving
- Duck
- Quail
- Pheasant
- Chicken

PASTA
A bigger Zinfandel wine pairs best with tomato-based dishes while lighter Zinfandels make an excellent wine pairing for creamy pastas.
- Lasagna
- Cannelloni
- Spaghetti

SOUPS & OTHER DISHES
- Beef Stew
- Chili
- Pizza

SEAFOOD & FISH
Try pairing Zinfandel with seafood stews and soups, as well as seared or grilled fish.
- Tuna
- Cioppino (Tomato and fish stew)
- Bouillabaise

CHEESES
Pair Zinfandel wine with strong cheeses that will compliment the flavors of the wine.
- Parmesan
- Aged Cheddar
- Aged Gouda
- Asiago
- Dry Jack

New Pairing!
Zinfandelic was recently featured in "108 Great Chinese Dishes Paired", as a pairing for Duck Stir-Fried with Ginger. View book excerpt (PDF)

Click here to view delicious food recipes for Zinfandel wines.