/en/tags/pairing-basics/Recent content in Pairing-Basics on Your Ultimate Guide to Wine Basics, Easy Bistro Recipes, and Wine PairingsHugo -- gohugo.ioenRengakanMon, 12 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0900/en/wine-pairing/the-art-of-marriage-5-golden-rules-of-wine-pairing/Mon, 12 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0900/en/wine-pairing/the-art-of-marriage-5-golden-rules-of-wine-pairing/<img src="/img/thumbnail/basics-of-food-and-wine-pairing-en.png" alt="Featured image of post The Art of Marriage: 5 Golden Rules of Wine Pairing" /><p>When food and wine combine to create a flavor greater than the sum of their parts, the French call it a &ldquo;Mariage&rdquo; (Marriage). Master these five rules to create outstanding pairs at home.</p> <h2 id="rule-1-match-the-colors">Rule 1: Match the Colors </h2><p>The easiest starting point is color matching:</p> <ul> <li><strong>White Ingredients</strong> (poultry, white fish, goat cheese) = <strong>White Wine</strong></li> <li><strong>Red Ingredients</strong> (steaks, tuna, rich stews) = <strong>Red Wine</strong></li> <li><strong>Pink Ingredients</strong> (salmon, shrimp, prosciutto) = <strong>Rosé Wine</strong></li> </ul> <h2 id="rule-2-pair-by-origin-same-soil">Rule 2: Pair by Origin (Same Soil) </h2><p>What grows together, goes together. Classic matches include pairing Italian Parmigiano-Reggiano with a Tuscan Chianti, or Loire Valley goat cheese with Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc.</p>