Gouda and white wines, such as a rieslings, pair exceptionally well together.
Gouda cheese, a soft white cheese which that originated in Holland, is now produced throughout the world. Gouda cheese offers a creamy, slightly tangy flavor created from cow's milk. White wines are ideal beverages to pair with this creamy cheese. Rieslings and sparkling wines are the ideal options to pair with Gouda, as their flavors range from dry to slightly sweet.
Instructions
1. Taste the Gouda you want to pair with the wine. Assess how tangy the cheese is, as well as the texture. A spicier cheese will require a sweeter wine, while a milder Gouda will pair better with a dry, sparkling wine.
2. Pair a tangy Gouda with a sweet wine such as a Riesling. German, Austrian and American Rieslings will pair well with the tangier, curd-flavored Gouda. This is because the wine itself has a sweet, mild flavor to balance out the cheese flavors.
3. Pair a creamier Gouda cheese with a dry sparkling wine. Champagne is a specifically French sparkling wine, with a dry, less sweet flavor. Prosecco is an Italian version of sparkling wine. American wineries also make dry, sparkling wines available at most grocery stores.
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