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Wine Vinegar
Wine vinegar is made from white, red or rosé wine . If a wine has been granted a certification of appellation d’origine controllée, the vinegar can be sold as, for example, a true Burgundy Wine Vinegar or Champagne Vinegar, depending on which wine was used to produce it . A wide variety of ingredients, including fines herbes, garlic, chili peppers, flowers, and fruit can be steeped in wine vinegar to make flavored vinegars . These infused vinegars can be used in vinaigrettes and sauces to add nuanced, aromatic flavors .
White wine vinegar with shallots, for example, is excellent in Béarnaise sauce, and chili vinegar makes a superb seasoning for simple seafood dishes . Raspberry vinegar works wonderfully with fatty poultry like duck or goose, while a splash of wine vinegar in marinades helps tenderize meat and poultry, and a dash in stews and sauces adds a subtle tang .
When planning a menu, choose a vinegar that will complement the wine being served at the table . Select red wine vinegar for a poultry sauce paired with a red Bordeaux . Use white wine vinegar to season seafood starters like a crab and shrimp salad served alongside a Muscadet sur lie . If Champagne is the beverage of the evening, choose Champagne vinegar for vinaigrettes and sauces .
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