Small savory bites often pair well with wine. Why not make them a bit more substantial? Spanish tapas are an easy choice to accompany a good wine. They don't necessarily require actual cooking—often just slicing or baking is enough.
Tapas bring variety
Tapas are a great choice for many reasons. Small portions bring variety to snacking, but when needed, they can also make a more filling meal. These incredible mouth-watering tapas are the work of the skilled chefs at Maya Bar & Grill, located in central Helsinki.
In northern Spain, tapas are called pinchos. The variety is enormous: you can serve cheese, onion rings, marinated mushrooms, sausages, olives, or even pieces of Spanish potato omelet. Even traditional mozzarella sticks could be thought of as a kind of tapas.
There are countless different tapas, so they also pair with countless different wines. Whether you're a white wine, red wine, or sparkling wine lover, you'll surely find something you like! Nearly all the wines featured here are also vegan, wink wink.
Baron de Ley Reserva
This nuanced red wine is made from Tempranillo grapes and is especially suited to a table featuring cheeses and dark meats. The wine is vegan, so it's definitely worth trying with vegan versions of cheeses and meats as well.
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Lopez de Haro Organic Tempranillo
Another excellent tapas wine is Lopez de Haro Organic Tempranillo, which, as the name suggests, is made from Tempranillo grapes. Pair it with a selection of sausages, chicken, or flavorful hard cheeses—this wine goes with everything.
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Matsu El Picaro
A third great option for tapas and Tempranillo lovers is Matsu El Picaro, which comes from the Toro wine region in northwestern Spain. This wine is especially recommended as a companion to cheeses and pork, so serve it with various sausages or pulled pork. It's also a wonderful social wine.
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Pares Balta Cava Brut b & Pares Balta Cava Brut Pink P
Sparkling wine lovers should turn to these cavas!
Parés Baltà Cava Brut is one of Finland's most popular organic sparkling wines, and for good reason. It's a harmonious social and tapas wine that pairs well with many kinds of small bites.
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Parés Baltà Cava Brut Pink is a slightly more summery option. The aroma features lovely summer berries, and in addition to savory tapas, this sparkling wine can also be recommended paired with dark chocolate.
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Pares Balta Blanc de Pacs
Cava without bubbles? It's possible. This wine is made from cava grapes, but they're used to make white wine instead. It suits tapas of all kinds and is a good option for sparkling wine lovers who'd like a white wine for a change.
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Pares Balta Mas Petit
Also available as a table guest is this robust food wine, which pairs perfectly with tapas. The wine is juicy, soft, and round, and it serves red wine lovers especially well with meats and cheeses.
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Pares Balta Cosmic
This fresh white wine is a tasty companion for sushi, white fish, mild cheeses, or various salads. In addition to being vegan, the wine is also biodynamically produced.
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Vinea Crianza Tempranillo
There's plenty to choose from among red wines, and many of them are versatile, like this one. It's not intimidated by spices or grilled food, making it a wonderful option for lovers of bold flavors and meat dishes.
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