Vegetarian

Lentils, beans and pulses

Earthy and savoury rather than rich — pulses want grip from a wine, not heavy fruit.

Medium-bodied red

Classic

Balanced reds with moderate tannin and savoury, red-to-dark fruit character.

Earthy, savoury pulses want a red with grip but not heavy fruit.

Try

Serve 14–17 °C

Solid

Reds where earth, herb, leather, and smoke lead ahead of primary fruit.

Herb and earth in the wine reinforce the same in the dish.

Try

Serve 15–18 °C

Pairing suggestions are editorial, drawn from established convention rather than measurement.