The
SPAR wine range covers a large number of top quality wines chosen and designed
by leading industry experts, from delicious reds to crisp whites, including some
excellent award winning wines at great prices. I was sent a red, a white and a rose from their brand new collection to try out, and pair with some vegetarian meals.
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Country: Italy
Region: Abruzzo
Priced at £5.50
A smooth, rich, and delicious wine with rich spice and coffee flavours.
This is quite honestly one of the best reds I have ever tasted. It was so smooth with a wonderful rich and deep flavour that was so easy to drink. I loved it so much I resented sharing it with Ian and made him get a beer instead!
When it comes to food pairing, some say this is the best match for pizza, but it is also great with pasta dishes. I paired it with a Quorn bolognese and it went together really well. It was a lovely taste of an Italian summer, enjoying the pasta dish with a couple of glasses of this smooth, big flavoured red!
South African Reserve Chenin Blanc
Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape
Priced at £6.09, on promotion at £5.50
With flavours of apple and honey, this crisp, dry white goes well with Thai curries, summer salads or antipasti.
This is a great party drink for social occasions when serving plates of nibbles.
This is a great party drink for social occasions when serving plates of nibbles.
Rosé d’Anjou
Country: France Region: Loire Valley
Priced at £8, on promotion at £6.50
This classic French rosé has an appetising nose of summery strawberries and cream. It has a very slight sweetness which is cut with juicy red fruit flavours on the palate. Served chilled it is refreshing and fruity and is a nice accompaniment to a meal.
This pretty pink wine is ideal with salads, mildly spiced curries and rice dishes. We served it with a Quorn and vegetable balti curry with brown basmati rice. It made a posh change to having lager!
You can find out more about SPAR's award winning wines and about pairing wine with food at www.spar.co.uk/foodanddrink/award-winning-wines.
This pretty pink wine is ideal with salads, mildly spiced curries and rice dishes. We served it with a Quorn and vegetable balti curry with brown basmati rice. It made a posh change to having lager!
You can find out more about SPAR's award winning wines and about pairing wine with food at www.spar.co.uk/foodanddrink/award-winning-wines.
