- What would Mallorca Living be without food and wine for it encompasses our holistic philosophy of living ?
This should be fun and what can be more civilised than enjoying Food & Wine in the company of friends.

We at Mallorca Living invite you to join us with contributions of gastronomic experiences and places to eat, no matter how simple.

The Marriage of Food & Wine

Red with red meat, White with white meat !! We at Mallorca Living ask, if it really does have to be so all the time.   Lets show you why not.

Wine is essentially about two things. Firstly it is what you enjoy, and secondly wine should be chosen to match the intensity of the food.   Neither food nor wine should fight each other.

Simple grilled chicken may not be so good with a robust red Cabernet Sauvignon as the chicken flavour would be dwarfed. Equally a light white Italian Frascati will make little impression on a rich lamb offering.

However, exceptions will apply now and then. Take for example a fatty meat such as duck and here we suggest that a Riesling be drunk as it will cut through the grease and bring out the flavour.

Are we making some sense so far! Hope so, and also hope we may be forgiven for breaking the rules.

And what of Meat

Sometimes its not just the meat, but how it is cooked. Let us say chicken with cream or with garlic could do with a Pinot Noir or a Reisling or even an Albariño. It's your choice as to what you like best.    No need to feel restrained.

Specific Food Bases - What would Mama say

C h i l l i   H o t    D i s h e s

No need to spend much on an expensive wine as the chilli will numb the taste buds in any case. Try a chilled Gamay or a Beaujolais Village or even a Gewurztraminer.

G a r l i c   f l a v o u r e d   f o o d

A difficult one, but why not try a Spanish or herby southern French Rosé.

T o m a t o   b a s e d   d i s h e s

Tomato acidity is not friendly to wine and therefore a crisp Sauvignon Blanc will cut through it beautifully.

In   C o n c l u s i o n

Give it a try, be brave and if you do discover something to get the gastric juices running then please tell us at Mallorca Living all about it.   We can then share it with like minded people.

Enjoy.