Closet Wine Snob: SuperBowl Wine and Junk Food Pairings

Did you know that you can class up your Superbowl XLVI party and serve more than frothy suds? We’re  not here to knock beer. No, sir. But what if you want an alternative? Let’s say you’re adding a gentleman’s touch to your get-together with wine and cigars. You can change it up this year and we’re here to help.

Jessica Altieri of WineChannelTV.com

We’ve got some great pairings.

Jessica Altieri, wine sommelier and founder of WineChannelTV has come up with some great combinations of tastes for some of the more traditional Superbowl fare. For curious, budding gentlemen, it’s a great site to get your feet wet in wine while learning from an attractive broad. You can’t lose.

Hot Wings

When you’re slobbering through the spicy wings of our favorite farm birds, and need a sophisticated sip to balance out your Viking ways, a cool, sweet and smooth wine like a Moscato should do the trick.

Try a Cantina Sociale di Canelli Moscato d’Asti

Nachos

Nothing goes better with nachos than your favorite beer or a margarita. But let’s push it a little. What kind of wine compliments those rich, cheesy nachos in a way that makes it a new experience? Try a chilled chardonnay.

Jessica Altieri recommends a Seresin Chardonnay.

Sliders

If you’ve got a few trays of sliders of any variety, whether pulled pork or juicy beef, you might want to think about a bold and jammy flavor to bring out the flavor of the meat. Suddenly the every day Joe is wining and dining like a king by just adding a nice red wine. The heart-healthy wine is a great touch to counteract the gastric nightmares you’re likely going to fill your belly with during the old XLVI.

Jessica Altieri recommends a Colby Red Blend.

Beef Chili

If this is one of the days you’re showing off your best chili, then you can count on a pinot noir to finish off the fireworks on your palate. The earthy silkiness of the wine no doubt compliments the beefy, earthy notes of the chili.

Jessica Altieri recommends a Mt. Difficulty Pinot Noir.

There you have it. If you’ve got buddies that aren’t afraid to try a few wines and can set aside their beers for a fun time tasting and boozing during the game, then it might be fun to serve the food and wine pairings in waves and keep everyone full and buzzed while screaming for your team.