When hosting a dinner party in the Cayman Islands, serve carbonara with pride and the perfect wine pairing purchased from Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits. We provide numerous options from which you can choose to precisely complement the flavors in the dish.
The primary provider of beers, wines, and spirits in the Cayman Islands, Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits sells all of the fan favorites as well as unique finds the world over. Our inventory also includes juices, mixers, colas, and waters to stock your bar.
Navigate to our website to shop at our online store, and we will provide free delivery to any location on Grand Cayman. We also host seven distinct wine and liquor stores throughout several neighborhoods on the island.
- Wine Cellar Retail, Galleria Plaza, West Bay Road, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Phone: +1 (345) 945-5260
- Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits, Frank Sound, Cayman Islands, Phone: +1 (345) 949-5397
- Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits, Next to Fosters Republix, West Bay Road, West Bay, Cayman Islands, Phone: +1 (345) 946-8259
- Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits, Morrits Plaza, Queens Hwy, East End, Cayman Islands, Phone: +1 (345) 946-5686
- Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits Wine Cellar Retail, Galleria Plaza, West Bay Road, Seven Mile Beach, Cayman Islands, Phone: +1 (345) 945-5260
- Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits Fine Wine Retail Store, North Sound Road & Shedden Road, George Town, Cayman Islands, Phone: +1 (345) 949-0277
- Countryside Shopping Centre, Countryside Shopping Mall, 33 Hirst Road, Savannah, Cayman Islands, Phone: +1 (345) 947-1536
The Wine to Elevate Carbonara
When planning a meal with a pasta dish as the entree, the wine choice should depend on the pasta, not the sauce. Let’s walk through the process of choosing the wine to accompany the meal.
Seek Balance
The heaviness of the meal should parallel the body of the wine. This rule governs every meal, including Carbonara.
Tomato-based pasta sauces, for instance, are acidic. They’re best complemented by a red wine with a medium body, while cheesy pasta dishes go well with just about any variety of wine. For seafood pasta dishes, a medium-bodied white wine with a dry crispness will allow the flavor of the meal to shine.
Lean toward Italian Wines for Italian Dishes
Carbonara, being a staple of Italian cuisine, shines brightest when enjoyed with an Italian wine. Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits offers a host of wonderful Italian bottles.
Antinori Peppoli Chianti Classico – a dry red blend with a medium body from Tuscany, Italy with 13% ABV. This bottle offers a delicate complexity that will allow the flavors of the carbonara to perform without overcoming their profile.
Antinori Toscana Red – another dry red blend with a medium body, the bold and smooth flavors of the bottle embrace the depth of a spaghetti carbonara. This wine will also go well with other hearty meals like beef and pork.
Principato Pinot Noir – with 12% ABV, this light, dry bottle from Lombardy, Italy is an unexpected pairing for carbonara. The acidity of this wine cuts through the cheese, olive oil, butter, and egg found in the sauce, cleaning the tongue in order to highlight the pork flavors in every bite.
San Angelo Pinot Grigio – Yet another surprising choice for your carbonara complement, this bottle offers a refreshing wine to balance lighter style Italian carbonara. We do not suggest that you choose this wine with hearty meat carbonara, instead choosing creamy or tomato sauces.
If you find yourself in a restaurant or browsing our website, wondering which wine to choose for your carbonara, one of the safest bets will be to choose an Italian white wine, considering the heaviness of the sauce.
While preparing for your dinner party, shop with Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits for the best wine pairing to accompany your carbonara dish. We offer free delivery for online orders, or if immediacy is priority, visit one of our seven liquor store locations.
