https://foodfornet.com/red-wines-mexican-food/
When one thinks of Mexican food, such as quesadillas, burritos, or hard shell tacos, one immediately thinks of tequila or beer as the go-to drinks to compliment the dishes, but are there any good red wines to drink with Mexican food?
Tequila comes to mind for obvious reasons – this Mexican liquor has been popular for so long and is deeply rooted in Mexican culture that it’s a no-brainer to have alongside Mexican cuisine. Mexican beer, on the other hand, is just a cheap, refreshing drink that washes the food down really nicely, so no surprise there either.
But tequila and beer aren’t the only good drinks that go well with your favorite Mexican dishes. Wine, and in particular red wine, offers a sweeter and fruitier alternative to the flavors of beer and zing of tequila and can be great for either a homemade Mexican dinner or a meal at a fine Mexican restaurant in town (if they serve wine).
To many, it may sound like an odd pair, but red wine does surprisingly well with Mexican food, and you won’t know ‘till you try it out for yourself.
So if you’re looking to try something a little different for your next Mexican Mondays, we’ve got 5 different red wine varietals that go so well with Mexican food you’ll wonder why you haven’t tried them out before in the first place. But first, a few general tips to help you choose your own wines if you’d rather not follow our recommendations (which you probably should).
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