Hi, friends, I just bought a leg of authentic acorn-fed Iberian ham online and was wondering what the best wine would be to accompany it at the table.
Any suggestions?
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I just re-read the OP. You bought a LEG? 10+ pounds? Sorry Gaspar, but my BS detector is starting to tingle... If you have the wherewithal to buy $4k plus of one of the rarest hams on the planet and are posting here for suggestions on what to drink with it, methinks you are a bit full of it. Please feel free to correct me. I'm easy...
PH
Leaving aside the question of whether the OP is BS, I like the Fino Sherry suggestion.
Certain aged Spanish whites like LdH Tondonia would also work. Also, aged Pinot-dominated Champagne.
If you wanted to serve red, traditional aged Rioja, again, like LdH, would work, as would Cru Beaujolais.
@purplehaze posted:I just re-read the OP. You bought a LEG? 10+ pounds? Sorry Gaspar, but my BS detector is starting to tingle... If you have the wherewithal to buy $4k plus of one of the rarest hams on the planet and are posting here for suggestions on what to drink with it, methinks you are a bit full of it. Please feel free to correct me. I'm easy...
PH
could be ITB, resto owner looking for some online somm tips =)
I will add that food/wine pairing is an after thought still for most people.
But, I'm in the barsac category. I like a bit more sweetness when i'm having something salty
I bought a leg for a birthday party for my wife a few years ago. It does happen.
My view is aged LdH white is the perfect pairing.
I like a good pinot noir with pork. Also my red of choice with a roast turkey and with salmon.