Oysters and Wine Pairings

By Paul Carfagnini

For a romantic dinner, wine is a perfect partner for the classic love foods. The vino inspires the romantic mood.  Wine expert Andrea Immer Robinson has teamed up with the Wine Market Council to share wine pairings for some favorite legendary love foods. 

Thinking OYSTERS?  

The Romans enjoyed  oysters as an aphrodisiac food in the second century A.D. Stories on aphrodisiacs recount how legendary lover Casanova ate fifty raw oysters every morning with his lady du jour.

In fact, oysters are loaded with protein and packed with zinc, which can boost the sexual health of both men and women.  

For wine, Andrea suggests the racy acidity in champagne or sparkling creates a sexy flavor counterpoint to the sea-brininess of oysters, while the elegant “bead” of bubbles streaming in the flute glass is like a string of pearls.

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