WINE PAIRINGS FOR SATSUMA ORANGE CURD
as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo
- Satsuma oranges are sweet treats to put in stockings and beautiful citrus fruits to use in holiday recipes.
- They have bright flavors to balance rich dishes and heavy ingredients, which creates a great juxtaposition at the table.
- Orange curd is sweet but simple, both in preparation and in flavor weight.
- It is a great option to jazz up a dish.
- A dollop of satsuma orange curd makes a great topping for breakfast and brunch options (pancakes, waffles, crepes, biscuits) while family members are overnight guests during the holiday season.
- It makes a great dessert accompaniment on ice cream, pies, cake, scones and tarts as part of your holiday spread.
Recommended Wines:
as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo
Pair with any of the following:
GSM (non-traditional option, but dynamic dry red option that can match baking spices in desserts)
Angel (heavenly sweet late harvest Riesling)
Orange Muscat Mistella (zingy dessert wine to match sweetness levels)
Solera Texas Sherry (decadent dessert wine)
Karen Bonarrigo, Director of Administration for Messina Hof Wine Cellars, Inc, is an expert in wine and food pairing.