Food and wine pairing
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Bellet blanc
Still white wine(s)
Serve at 10-12°C or 50-54 °F.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old.
Synonyms
- Bellet white wine
This drink pairs well with 204 dishes:
Seafish
Bouillabaisse
Provençal fish stew.
The name of this dish is said to come from Provençal Occitan bolh (boiling) and abaissar (to lower): bouille and abaisse.
Prefer a pairing with a wine under 2 years old.
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Seafish
Bourride
France. Occitania. Aude. Gard. Hérault. Pyrénées-Orientales. Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Alpes-Maritimes. Bouches-du-Rhône. Var.
Steamed white fish soup (monkfish, sea bass, mackerel, mullet), served with a vegetable brunoise (carrot, celery, onion, leek, etc) and accompanied by aioli or olive oil mayonnaise, with garlic-rubbed croutons.
Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 1 to 3 years old.
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Shellfish and Seafood
Braised scallops
Braise : to cook food slowly, after browning it on all sides, in a small amount of flavored liquid while avoiding any evaporation, over low heat and covered.
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Seafish
Braised sea bass with fennel
Braise : to cook food slowly, after browning it on all sides, in a small amount of flavored liquid while avoiding any evaporation, over low heat and covered.
Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 1 to 3 years old.
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Cheeses
Brousse
France. Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.
Dairy product (officially not considered a cheese) made from whey derived from sheep's, goat's, or cow's milk.
Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 1 to 3 years old.
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Appetizers and Amuse-bouches
Cade
France. Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. Alpes-Maritimes. Var.
Thick galette made from chickpea flour and olive oil cooked and browned over a wood fire.
Served hot.
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Mushrooms, Vegetables, Pasta and Rice
Caponata
Italy. Sicilia.
Vegetable stew (eggplant, capers, celery, onion, green olives, and tomato) cooked with olive oil and vinegar.
Served hot or cold.
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Mushrooms, Vegetables, Pasta and Rice
Chinese noodles
Pasta cooked in a broth (herbal, chicken, etc).
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Mushrooms, Vegetables, Pasta and Rice
Clam risotto
Risotto : reduction of a broth with cooked rice and one or several diverse ingredients.
Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 1 to 3 years old.
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Seafish
Estocafic
France. Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Alpes-Maritime. Nice.
Stew with potatoes, bell peppers, onion, olives, olive oil, garlic, and bouquet garni.
Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 1 to 3 years old.
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Mushrooms, Vegetables, Pasta and Rice
Farcis
A hot or cold dish made from hollowed-out vegetables (tomatoes, zucchinis, onions, artichokes, bell peppers, cabbages, eggplants…) stuffed with a filling made of ground meat or sausage meat, mixed with breadcrumbs and herbs.
Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 1 to 3 years old.
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Consommés, Broths and Soups
Fish soup
Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 1 to 3 years old.
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Seafish
Fresh anchovies marinated in lime
Marinade : soaking foods in a seasoned, often acidic, liquid before cooking.
Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 1 to 2 years old.
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Shellfish and Seafood
Fresh sea urchin
Eaten raw with lemon.
Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 1 to 3 years old.
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Shellfish and Seafood
Fried squid
Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 1 to 3 years old.
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Consommés, Broths and Soups
Gazpacho
Spain. Portugal.
Cold soup made from raw vegetables (cucumber, onion, pepper, tomato) blended with water or ice cubes, seasoned with garlic, olive oil, salt and vinegar.
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