Recipes & Pairings
A TRIFIECTA OF CHEESECAKES FOR RIOJA
Cheesecake became a New York classic through generations of immigrant influence, so its natural harmony with Spain’s finest wines is only fitting.
Banana cheesecake finds its ideal companion in the aged elegance of white Rioja Reservas. Their beautifully complex notes bolster the banana’s natural sweetness, while their refined acidity brings a graceful lift to the cheesecake’s richness, preventing each bite from feeling too heavy.
Cherry cheesecake with a Rioja Rosado is a pairing that simply makes sense, with hard-to-resist results: juicy berry notes that perfectly echo the tart ripe cherries.
White Rioja Gran Reservas add a whole new level of indulgence to a salted caramel cheesecake. These full-bodied wines melt beautifully into the luscious layer of gooey caramel and golden graham cracker crust. Meanwhile, their crisp profile cuts through the velvety cream cheese and touch of salt, resulting in a pairing that’s luxuriously rich and hard to resist.
White Rioja Reserva — complex, refined acidity lifts banana cheesecake without losing its natural sweetness.
Rioja Rosado — juicy berry notes echo the tart ripeness of cherry cheesecake.
White Rioja Gran Reserva — full-bodied and crisp, cutting through salted caramel cheesecake’s rich cream cheese and gooey caramel.
