The right Indian wine for Indian food

According to Vinexpo, a leading wine research agency - wine consumption in India will go up by 73% in 2017. Wine being a European drink has conventionally been paired and served with European food. So while wine and cheese or wine and bread is an easy thing to serve, it gets a little difficult picking up the perfect wine for your Paneer Tikka or Chicken Tandoori, reports CNBC-TV18's Aishwarya Nir & Shruti Mishra.Vanitha jain a wine and spirits expert and founder of theperfectpour.in, a platform to learn about wine, spirits and lifestyle shows us how to pair up the right Indian wine with your favourite Indian delicacy.Indian food as we all know is known for its masalas that bring forth layers of beautiful aromas, tastes and spices that our food ingredients offer in tons. Hence the complexity is in our food is definitely high but wine isn't less complex! It's simply a matter of finding the right wine for the right food.  Here is what Vaniitha Jain recommendsWINE FOR APPETIZERS To pair with these appetizers, look for white wines ideally with no wood, little bit of sweetness and refreshing acidity. A Charosa Vineyards white wine made from Viognier, which is an easy going, fruity, aromatic white that has the right acidity and luscious mouth feel to complement the overall flavors. WINE FOR MAIN COURSEA wholesome Indian meal consisting of different dishes is usually served together unlike the west, making it a continued challenge to pair the diverse Indian meal with one specific wine varietal.  Here are 3 wine selections that will play a supporting role to the dishes on this plate and pair very well across all Indian cuisines. 1.  You can’t go wrong pairing Indian food with a Sparkling wine. The bubbly from the York winery made from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes is good. With its effervescent bubbles, natural acidity, fruity aromas and the chilled temperature of the drink that just refreshes the palate and matches the various flavors present in our Indian food.  2. But white wines aren’t the only choices for Indian meals. Rosé has proved to be an all rounder wine to match with Indian food time and again. You could pair your Indian meal with a pretty pink Sula Rose’ Zinfandel, which is an easy drinking, versatile wine filled with abundant aromas of strawberry, honeysuckle and melon.  3. And if you want to choose a red wine with an Indian meal, look for wines with smooth tannins, mellow fruit flavors, and avoid the long aged wines. Grover’s La Reserve made with Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, aged for 6 months in oak is a good choice. This full-bodied red stands up to the fat, rounds off the spiciness from the dishes, complements the bold flavors and pairs well with creamy Dal Makhani and the flavorsome Biryani.   WINE FOR DESSERTAnd the last course concludes with the classic Indian dessert. You could pair it with the Chandon Sparkling Rosé made from Shiraz and Pinot noir grapes. The creamy texture and the fruity floral aromas of the wine perfectly pair with your tasty dessert that usually has warm, comforting flavors of sweet spices, floral notes, nuts & the creamy mouth feel that play off one another when enjoyed together.