Vega Sicilia
Valbuena 5º (Reserva)
Ribera del Duero, Spain
- Its body suits the weight of the dish
THE PAIRING NOTES
What wine goes with roast quail with a mustard sauce?
For roast quail with a mustard sauce, look for a wine with a similar weight to the dish. The mustard sauce can change the choice as much as the main ingredient.
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What to look for in the wine
Compare the weight
With a substantial, protein-rich preparation, a structured red can be useful to compare. A lighter version of the dish may need less weight. Include the cooking method and sauce in your choice.
Account for the preparation
Roast preparation changes the weight and intensity of roast quail with a mustard sauce. Taste the sauce and seasoning as well as the main ingredient before choosing the bottle.
Check the individual wine
Wines from the same grape can differ in body, alcohol and sweetness. Compare those details in the profiles below; a grape name alone cannot establish how a bottle will work with your recipe.
Bottles to consider
These suggestions compare a typical preparation with the available wine profiles. Add your own recipe in the pairing tool for a closer match.
Esporão
Monte Velho Tinto
Alentejano, Portugal
- Its body suits the weight of the dish
- A pairing recorded for this food family
Alamos
Cabernet Sauvignon
Mendoza, Argentina
- Its body suits the weight of the dish
- A pairing recorded for this food family
Casillero del Diablo
Malbec (Reserva)
Central Valley, Chile
- Its body suits the weight of the dish
- A pairing recorded for this food family