Valentine's Day is the perfect occasion to create a special experience at the table. Choosing the right wine can enhance the flavors of the dishes and make the moment memorable. A common question when pairing is knowing which wine goes with which dish. Below, you can find some suggestions for menus that are perfect for celebrating the date. Mushroom risotto Pinot Noir is a grape that pairs well with mushroom-based dishes. Disclosure. This elegant and flavorful Italian dish is great for Valentine's Day. Mushrooms have earthy and umami flavors, calling for unctuous wines with good complexity. An excellent choice is a Pinot Noir from Burgundy, which offers notes of red fruits and a light earthy touch, accompanying the dish without overpowering its delicate flavors. One option is the Moillard Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes-de-Beaune Les Alouettes Red. Another tip is a Chardonnay aged in barrel, whose creaminess matches perfectly with the texture of the risotto. Try the Norton Reserva Chardonnay, a delicious and full-bodied Argentine white that matured for 6 months in barrels. Pasta with seafood The Sauvignon Blanc grape produces refreshing wines that pair well with seafood. Disclosure. Dishes based on shrimp, squid, octopus or shellfish pair best with fresh white wines with good acidity. The white Sauvignon Blanc grape is a classic choice, bringing citrus and refreshing notes that enhance seafood. An excellent value for money label is the Chilean Caliterra Reserva Sauvignon Blanc. If you want to bet on the Pinot Grigio grape, try Stemmari Pinot Grigio, produced on the island of Sicily, in southern Italy. Filet mignon with wine sauce The Cabernet Sauvignon grape has the intensity and structure to accompany meat. Disclosure. The intensity of the red meat and the richness of the sauce (learn how to make Madeira sauce) call for structured red wines. A Cabernet Sauvignon is a safe bet, offering firm tannins and dark fruit aromas that complement the fillet's flavor. Chile is a country that produces wonderful Cabernet Sauvignon, such as the Tabali Pedregoso Cabernet Sauvignon, which matured for 10 months in oak barrels. Those who prefer something softer can opt for a Malbec, which provides balance and elegance to the whole. The Argentine family winery Alfredo Roca produces Reserva de Família Malbec, a red with ripe tannins, fruit flavors and a light touch of vanilla, which aged for 12 months in oak barrels. Salmon with mashed potatoes Fatty fish calls for structured whites like Chardonnays. Disclosure. Salmon is a fish with a strong flavor, unctuous texture and fat interspersed between the fibers, allowing different possibilities for pairing. A Chardonnay, with a slight oak flavor, accompanies the creaminess of the purée and the richness of the fish. A label that matches is Bodega Iribarrem Reserva Chardonnay, an unctuous wine that spent 12 months maturing in oak barrels. Other wines that pair beautifully are Portuguese whites from Alentejo such as Régia Colheita Branco, structured and intense with aromas of ripe white and tropical fruits. Gorgonzola and walnut gnocchi The bubbles are perfect to accompany cheese dishes. Disclosure. The intensity of the gorgonzola and the buttery touch of the nuts call for wines with good structure and acidity. A sparkling wine produced using the traditional method (the same as Champagne) is a perfect pair with this dish. A great label is Filipa Pato 3B Blanc de Blancs, a high-end Portuguese sparkling wine, produced in the Bairrada region using biodynamic cultivation techniques. DRINK LESS, DRINK BETTER.