Marqués de Nombrevilla Mountain Garnacha 2023 bag-in-box

Chicken and turkey meat is pale and lean. Light beverages usually work best with them, but the more flavour there is, the more full-bodied your drink can be.

Almost any red wine will work with beef, as long as it’s full-bodied enough. You can also opt for full-bodied beers with beef.

Pasta itself has a neutral flavour, so your choice of beverage will largely be influenced by the other ingredients, such as sauces, fillings and spices. To accompany pasta and pizza, it’s worth choosing a beverage that has the same level of richness as the food.

Beer, water and home-brew are the traditional beverages for buffets in Finland, but these days, you will also often find red and white wine being served. As a variety of different dishes are on offer, the wines and beers should go well with as many flavours as possible.