What is the best wine for Christmas dinner? These are the recommendations for the holidays

The celebration of Christmas arrives, during which dinner is one of the main moments of the meeting and where there will be those who wish to accompany their traditional dish with wine.

For those who are undecided about which choice to have on the table, several options are available to you, for which it is also important to consider the type of preparation chosen on the occasion.

Given the celebration that brings together family and friends on Christmas Eve and Christmas, the wine experts of Some wine , Andrés Dougnac and Benjamín Donoso hand over their selection to La Tercera alternatives to accompany Christmas dishes. Check out the details below.

Yes of Sweet and sour Christmas recipes are the order of the day, stuffed turkey and pork leg are establishing themselves as traditional dishes , with the classic accompaniment of plums, raisins and green apple. For these options, experts highlight:

—Opt for a balanced wine with light touches of sweetness and good tannins, like a Merlot . The Puente Austral Gran Reserva is our recommended choice, with red fruit flavors that complement these dishes perfectly.

Defined by Dougnac and Donoso as a classic that captivates Chilean palates at Christmas and New Year the suggestion of a lamb on the stick is a Syrah from the Colchagua or Maule Valley .

—These valleys produce a complex Syrah, ideal for the juiciness and smoky touches of this meat. Among our recommendations, the Raíces Gran Reserva Syrah and the Humo Blanco Syrah from Ewine stand out, two options rich in acidity and intensity that will perfectly complement this preparation.

For those who prefer to stick to traditional preparations, with meal including duchess potatoes, roast or even including national side dishes like Chilean salad or pebre, there is a cross-functional option:

—Carmenère is your best choice . We recommend Etéreo, a wine from the Colchagua Valley with notes of green chili, which balances perfectly with these flavors thanks to its round tannins and vegetal notes.

Those who prefer others Chilean dishes like pastel de choclo, humitas or even want to enjoy a pine empanada, the two experts extend this option:

—The Carignan strain is the trendy choice . Carignan and Undurraga Vigno are our recommendations, representing this strain superbly in producing juicy, fresh wines, ideal for the time of year. Its acidity harmonizes with creamy dishes and contrasts uniquely with pine empanadas.

Another inevitable flavor of the holiday season is provided by sweets, such as Christmas cookies, Easter bread or roast milk, a must on the table on December 25. To accompany these products, the advice is:

—A late harvest . Artemisa from El Aromo Vineyard is our standout choice, enhancing the pleasure of every sweet bite.

Another motivation to consider when pairing a dish with wine are the benefits it brings to the body, as Hilda Salvador, nutritionist at Pulso Salud, in La Tercera, explains:

—Wine brings us benefits for our health, taking into account its consumption in moderation. Among them, their great contribution in antioxidants such as polyphenols, to which we attribute a protective action against cardiovascular diseases .

In this regard, the professional’s indication is as follows:

—It is recommended to consume one to two glasses to accompany dinner. which is more abundant than usual and favor lighter or fruitier wines, avoiding those that give us a high alcohol percentage.

There are people who, because of their age or condition, They should not drink alcohol for any reason as it may harm them. . They are among themselves:

• Women who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant and who are breastfeeding.
• People who take prescription or over-the-counter medications. You should consult a doctor.
• Those who will drive and those whose work requires high concentration and vigilance (police officers or guards, among others).
• People with health problems that can be made worse by alcohol.
• Minors under 18 years old.