We Germans love pork and it is also the most popular grilled food in this country. Possible combinations of grilled meat and grilled pork sausages with wine are many. Depending on the fat content of the piece and the marinade, white and red wines can be used here.
WINES WITH GRILLED SAUSAGE
“As always, when it comes to barbecue sausage, it’s all about the seasoning, and here the vinegar in the spicy mustard is the potential source of conflict. But a dry, crisp white wine from a cool climate, without wood is a great companion.”
Classic grilled hot dogs scream for a refreshing rosé. Fruity, uncomplicated, good for hanging out and above all a contrast to the sweet ketchup. If you want something more decadent, reach for the Rosé Prickler.
Barbecue sausage wines
WINES WITH GRILLED ROAST PORK
Roast pork
Classic spices, in addition to salt and pepper, are caraway, marjoram and a little garlic. Depending on the fat content of the piece, white and red wines can be used here.
Pork tenderloin
The leanest type is the pork tenderloin. A very tender and juicy piece of meat when not over-grilled. The ideal partner for this would be a dry Riesling or, if you don’t want to give up red wine, a Pinot Noir.
Pork shoulder
The juicy and tender texture of the meat and the crisp, flavorful depth of the rind harmonize especially well with full-bodied, fruity white wines, such as Chardonnay, Pinot Gris or Viognier. Red wines with restrained tannins, such as Malbec, Merlot or Pinot Noir are also an option.
Pork wines
WINES FOR PULLED PORK
The richness, spice and flavor of slow-cooked Pulled Pork really needs a strong, aromatic wine to harmonize with the multiple flavors. The wine selection must take into account especially the hearty sauces.
Barbecue sauces for pork are based on vinegar and often tomatoes. They tend to be sweet, so less tannic red wines with generous fruit flavors and prominent acidity, such as Merlot and Pinot Noir, are ideal companions. The acidity pairs well with the spicy vinegar elements of barbecue sauces and helps “cleanse” the palate.
pulled pork wines
WINES WITH SPARERIBS
Pork ribs are often marinated with many ingredients, including beer, before being slow-cooked until they are sweet and sticky and fall off the bone. This richness calls for wines that are as lush as they are flavorful.
For sweet sauces, choose a fruitier wine with moderate tannins. Syrah/Shiraz or Grenache (also GSM blends of Grenache, Syrah/Shiraz and Mataro) offer subtle fruit sweetness and pair well with the sweeter notes common in tomato-based BBQ sauces.
For spicier sauce variations, we recommend strong and fruity wines such as, Malbec or Cabernet Sauvignon. Malbec emphasizes the smoky notes a bit more, while Cabernet Sauvignon makes everything taste more intense.
Spareribs wines