The ban on Beaujolais Nouveau was finally lifted the other day. I'm sure there are people who drank it right away and people who are looking forward to opening it.

By the way, this time, we will feature the perfect snacks for wine that you can buy at KALDI! We will introduce 6 items selected while asking the clerk for recommendations.

◆ 6 selections of "wine companions"

1, Wine de Rusk Gorgonzola (360 yen, tax included, same below)


Rusk baked with luxurious Italian Gorgonzola cheese. You can enjoy the deep aged aroma and taste.


Every time you chew with Zack Zack, the scent of Gorgonzola with a moderate habit is fluffy. And the saltiness and umami of the cheese that slowly wraps the tongue. This fragrant texture and the insisted taste of cheese demand wine.


2, raisins with branches (648 yen)


Raisins that are hand-picked ripe grapes and dried in the sun while still attached to the branches. With its rich taste, it is perfect for wine as well as whiskey.


The plump and large raisins are crunchy, and the more you chew, the fresher and juicy the sweetness oozes out. When you drink wine with a grain of raisins filled with the deliciousness of nature, "sweet grapes" and "dry grapes" play harmony in your mouth.

By the way, "dry figs" are also popular with wine in KALDI.

3, small sardine (249 yen)


Oil sardines (sardine oil pickles) that are imported directly from Spain in KALDI. It's small, so it's easy to eat, and it's perfect as a snack for wine.


Sardines are so soft that even the bones can be loosened! The mouthfeel is fluffy and light, and does not interfere with the taste of wine. A dish where you can simply enjoy the mellow olive oil and the umami of sardines. You can eat it as it is, or you can add cheese or season it with spices or mayonnaise.


4, duck terrine (498 yen)


Terrine that combines duck meat and dry figs. Spices are added to make it moderately spicy.


The umami of the duck and the sweetness of the fat melt at body temperature and spread on the tongue. It's a little quirky, but it goes well with wine. Enjoy the marriage with wine while applying it to the baguette and biting it.


5, olive paste (483 yen)

A paste made by adding garlic, anchovies, spices, etc. to chopped green olives.


The scent of garlic and olive oil, the flavor of saltiness and spices rush in at once, and the moment you eat it, your mouth wants wine. Rather than going with wine, it tastes so punchy that you can't eat it without wine! You can spread it on toasted bread and eat it, or use it as a pasta sauce.


6, Stollen (mini size 537 yen)


A traditional German Christmas confectionery that I personally wanted to put in. Stollen, where the scent of rum and fruit blends into the dough with each passing day, and the wine that is aged over a long period of time, isn't it?


In addition to raisins and almonds, plenty of orange and lemon peels are kneaded into the dough and baked. Rum is used for flavoring.


It has a refreshing texture and a moist and smooth mouthfeel. And the savory fruits and nuts go well with the wine. Create a relaxing winter night with a glass of wine and a slice of Stollen.