Beef empanadas
Beef empanadas feature savory ground beef typically seasoned with aromatics like onions, garlic, and spices, enclosed in a flaky pastry crust. The rich, umami qualities of the beef call for medium to full-bodied red wines with moderate tannins and complementary spice notes, while beers with malty sweetness and moderate body provide refreshing contrast to the savory filling and fried pastry.
Recommended Wines
False Bay Pinotage
False Bay Pinotage is a vibrant red wine showcasing South Africa's signature grape variety. This wine typically offers a balanced expression of the Pinotage grape with modest oak influence, allowing the natural fruit characteristics to shine through.
Kind of Wild Malbec
Kind of Wild Malbec is a rich, full-bodied Argentine red that showcases the characteristic depth and power of Mendoza Malbec. This wine likely offers a balance of fruit-forward flavors with subtle oak influence, embodying the essence of high-altitude viticulture that Argentina is known for.
Cara Sur Criollas Tintas Pergolas
Cara Sur Criollas Tintas Pergolas is a unique Argentine wine made from indigenous Criolla grape varieties grown on traditional pergola trellising systems. This wine showcases Argentina's winemaking heritage through ancient grape varieties that were brought by Spanish colonizers centuries ago. The pergola growing method allows for natural shading and protection from intense sunlight, resulting in wines with distinctive character and terroir expression.
Recommended Wine Varietals
These wine varietals pair beautifully with beef empanadas. Browse our selection to find wines made from these grapes.