Food and wine pairing

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Cold starters

Italian style melon

Melon slices wrapped in Parma ham.

Synonyms

Melon and parma ham
Prosciutto di Parma y melon

This dish pairs well with 29 drinks :

Drinks and wines types

Mistelle(s), fortified wine(s) (11)

Still rosé wine(s) (7)

Still white wine(s) (3)

Sweet and Medium-sweet white wine(s) (3)

Beer(s) (2)

Still red wine(s) (2)

White sparkling wine(s) (1)

Amber ale

Beer(s)

Serve at 06-09°C or 43-48 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 6 months if unpasteurized, 6 to 9 months if pasteurized.

Match the pairing between the saltiness of the ham or the sweetness of the melon according to the type of melon (intensity).

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Anjou-Coteaux de la Loire

Still white wine(s)

Serve at 10-12°C or 50-54 °F.

Can be drunk from : 2 years.

Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 15 years old.

Match the pairing between the saltiness of the ham or the sweetness of the melon according to the type of melon (intensity).

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Bandol rosé

Still rosé wine(s)

Serve at 10-12°C or 50-54 °F.

Can be drunk from : 1 year.

Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old.

Match the pairing between the saltiness of the ham or the sweetness of the melon according to the type of melon (intensity).

Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 1 to 3 years old.

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Champagne Blanc de blancs Brut non dosé

White sparkling wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old.

Match the pairing between the saltiness of the ham or the sweetness of the melon according to the type of melon (intensity).

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Coteaux de l'Aubance

Sweet and Medium-sweet white wine(s)

Serve at 09-11°C or 48-52 °F.

Can be drunk from : 4 years.

Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 20 years old and more.

Match the pairing between the saltiness of the ham or the sweetness of the melon according to the type of melon (intensity).

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Coteaux du Layon

Sweet and Medium-sweet white wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

Can be drunk from : 5 years.

Aging potential (estimation) : 20 to 50 years old and more.

Match the pairing between the saltiness of the ham or the sweetness of the melon according to the type of melon (intensity).

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Côtes de Provence rosé

Still rosé wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old.

Match the pairing between the saltiness of the ham or the sweetness of the melon according to the type of melon (intensity).

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Côtes du Rhône rouge

Still red wine(s)

Serve at 15-17°C or 59-63 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 5 years old.

Match the pairing between the saltiness of the ham or the sweetness of the melon according to the type of melon (intensity).

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Floc de Gascogne blanc

Mistelle(s), fortified wine(s)

Serve at 07-10°C or 45-50 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 3 years old.

Match the pairing between the saltiness of the ham or the sweetness of the melon according to the type of melon (intensity).

Once you open the bottle, consume it within 3 months.

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Irouléguy rosé

Still rosé wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old.

Match the pairing between the saltiness of the ham or the sweetness of the melon according to the type of melon (intensity).

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Jurançon

Sweet and Medium-sweet white wine(s)

Serve at 09-11°C or 48-52 °F.

Can be drunk from : 3 years.

Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 25 years old.

Match the pairing between the saltiness of the ham or the sweetness of the melon according to the type of melon (intensity).

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Lambic

Beer(s)

Serve at 04-07°C or 39-45 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old.

Match the pairing between the saltiness of the ham or the sweetness of the melon according to the type of melon (intensity).

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Lirac rosé

Still rosé wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old.

Match the pairing between the saltiness of the ham or the sweetness of the melon according to the type of melon (intensity).

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Luberon rosé

Still rosé wine(s)

Serve at 10-12°C or 50-54 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old.

Match the pairing between the saltiness of the ham or the sweetness of the melon according to the type of melon (intensity).

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Montlouis sur Loire demi-sec

Still white wine(s)

Serve at 10-12°C or 50-54 °F.

Can be drunk from : 3 years.

Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 15 years old.

Match the pairing between the saltiness of the ham or the sweetness of the melon according to the type of melon (intensity).

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Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise blanc

Mistelle(s), fortified wine(s)

Serve at 10-12°C or 50-54 °F.

Can be drunk from : 1 year.

Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 10 years old.

Match the pairing between the saltiness of the ham or the sweetness of the melon according to the type of melon (intensity).

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Muscat de Frontignan Vin de liqueur

Mistelle(s), fortified wine(s)

Serve at 07-09°C or 45-48 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 5 years old.

Match the pairing between the saltiness of the ham or the sweetness of the melon according to the type of melon (intensity).

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Muscat de Frontignan Vin doux naturel

Mistelle(s), fortified wine(s)

Serve at 10-12°C or 50-54 °F.

Can be drunk from : 1 year.

Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 10 years old.

Match the pairing between the saltiness of the ham or the sweetness of the melon according to the type of melon (intensity).

Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 1 to 4 years old.

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Muscat de Lunel

Mistelle(s), fortified wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 8 years old.

Match the pairing between the saltiness of the ham or the sweetness of the melon according to the type of melon (intensity).

Prefer a pairing with a wine under 3 years old.

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Muscat de Rivesaltes

Mistelle(s), fortified wine(s)

Serve at 07-09°C or 45-48 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 4 to 10 years old.

Match the pairing between the saltiness of the ham or the sweetness of the melon according to the type of melon (intensity).

Prefer a pairing with a wine aged 1 to 4 years old.

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Muscat de Saint-Jean de Minervois

Mistelle(s), fortified wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 8 years old.

Match the pairing between the saltiness of the ham or the sweetness of the melon according to the type of melon (intensity).

Prefer a pairing with a wine under 3 years old.

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Muscat du Cap Corse

Mistelle(s), fortified wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 4 to 10 years old.

Match the pairing between the saltiness of the ham or the sweetness of the melon according to the type of melon (intensity).

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Pineau des Charentes blanc

Mistelle(s), fortified wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 4 to 6 years old.

Match the pairing between the saltiness of the ham or the sweetness of the melon according to the type of melon (intensity).

Once you open the bottle, consume it within 2 months.

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Pommeau du Maine

Mistelle(s), fortified wine(s)

Serve at 08-10°C or 46-50 °F.

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.

Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 5 years old.

Match the pairing between the saltiness of the ham or the sweetness of the melon according to the type of melon (intensity).

Once you open the bottle, consume it within 6 months.

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