A title like this one only makes sense in Italy. Or maybe California? But picture this: You are at a beautiful spot in the Mediterranean sea on an Italian coast. After a day of hitting the waves, you are not going to be looking for a milkshake and fries to wash down the taste of some saltwater you ingested after a couple of wipeouts. Remember, you happen to be on an Italian beach and what must one do on an Italian beach? Well, drink some wine of course! This, without a doubt, could turn out to be one of the most unique surfing experiences if you know what you are looking to drink!
Start With Softer Wines And Work Your Way Up
After a day of being under the Mediterranean sun, putting in quite the effort surfing, you are bound to be a little tired. For the time being, stay off the famous Marsala wine, a native of Sicily. It is more for cooking anyway! These types of wines are going to have a higher level of alcohol concentration. That is usually not a major issue if you happen to be someone who can handle their drink.
But if you’re tired and you are looking to regain some of the weight that you may have lost during a sporting activity, this is the worst choice to make. A couple of glasses could make anyone in that condition kind of drunk pretty quickly.
If you are looking for a glass of white wine, a Moscato d’Asti would be ideal for the situation. If red wine is what you prefer, a Brachetto d’Acqui could be a good fit. Yes, these wines are going to be as sweet as they come. For a body that might be a little thirsty after surfing, they are not going to contribute to dehydration because of their lower levels of alcohol concentration. If you want to find out why alcohol levels matter, read more at ilovewine.com!
Moving Up Hours After Surfing
Once you start feeling more replenished and upbeat after your surf session, you are probably going to start getting hungry. If you are on a beach in Italy in the Mediterranean, what are you going to eat? For most people, the answer is going to be pasta. This can actually work great after surfing because of the high number of carbohydrates pasta contains. It can work wonders for your body to continue regaining full strength.
Now, what is going to work great with pasta? Moving up to a Barbera wine or even a Barolo could fair well with your pasta. Again, the idea is to start moving up to wines with a higher overall alcohol concentration without going all the way up to the strongest tastes. What you probably would not want is to try a wine at this time that you are not going to be able to fully enjoy. These types of wines are going to fully contrast with the colors and smell of the much softer wines that have been recommended in the beginning. These types of wines are going to have that darker purple color without being as almost pitch-black as some other options.
Now Really Take The Opportunity To Taste Stronger Wines
By this point, you have eaten your meal, have gotten properly rehydrated, and you are ready to fully enjoy a truly memorable wine experience. As mentioned, even if you are a wine savant, your thirsty and tired body is naturally going to urge you to take bigger sips and not really allow you to enjoy the wine. At this time, look for a Brunello di Montalcino. Still, on that Italian beach, if you are sitting in a fine-dining establishment, this type of wine will probably not be hard to find.
At this point, you are going to be dealing with wines that contain around 15% of alcohol concentration. That is certainly in total contrast with the softer wines that you started drinking right after you got out of the ocean. After your big pasta meal, you are probably not all that hungry. Yet, with this type of wine, you are going to be able to snack on some prosciutto—hopefully completing a very eventful day as you watch the sun sink into the sea.
Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder
Of course, you won’t have to follow these steps exactly as they’ve been drawn out. At the end of the day, one of the most beautiful things about wine is that there is always something for everyone. All that we can say is “salute”!