A trail through tables and their Christmas dishes, provide us an insight of their traditions and culture. From the traditional turkey, to curries and fast-food meals. What is its best wine pairing? That and more we tell you below.

• Ireland

This hearty Christmas dinner features roast turkey, which is served alongside slices of roasted ham and a traditional spiced beef infused with cloves and pepper. It is all accompanied by mashed and roasted potatoes, mushy peas, steamed Brussels sprouts, buttery carrots, gravy (meat or chicken reduction), stuffing (breadcrumbs seasoned with herbs and garlic) and also is very common to add some cranberry sauce. Considering all these flavours and thanks to its fruitiness, Pinot Noir is a wine variety that goes well with turkey, ham and roast beef, plus the spices and cranberries sauce, so Marques de Casa Concha Pinot Noir would be an excellent option.

• Germany

The most traditional German dish for Christmas is roast goose stuffed with pork, dried plums and chestnuts. Over the years, this recipe has evolved including ingredients like apple and alternatives of meats such as duck or rabbit. These juicy meats with crispy skin are usually served with sides like red cabbage infused with red wine and spices, dumplings or fried potatoes (Kartoffelpuffer), and sausages with apple. In this case, is needed a fuller body and more complex red wine, with nice acidity and prominent tannins, such as some Austrian or German Blaufrankish. Pinot noir and Carmenere are very similar varieties, so Terrunyo Carmenere would be a perfect wine to pair with this menu.

• Japan

Although the Japanese do not celebrate Christmas as a religious date, they do share some preparations as a family. Especially sweet treats like Wagashi: small bites made of mochi, fruits and azuki bean paste. But the great tradition, believe it or not, is to eat Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). The story began in 1970, when a group of foreigners in Japan could not find turkey, so they decided that the best alternative was to eat fried chicken. After finding out, the chain’s owner created the “Kentucky for Christmas” slogan. Since then, it’s the day that KFC sells the most fried chicken meals and Japanese people place their orders weeks in advance. Includes cornbread, bouillabaisse (fish soup), cake and sparkling wine. If you’re thinking of a fried chicken menu, the freshness and elegance of Devil’s Collection Brut will not disappoint you.

• Jamaica

Proud of their gastronomy, Jamaicans also celebrate Christmas. But without turkey. They prefer the goat’s curry. Although there may be variations of casserole chicken, roast beef or ham, all these dishes are served with rice and pigeon peas, a type of green pea with a nutty flavour typical of Caribbean kitchens. Along with this meal they drink Sorrel, a tangy cocktail made from hibiscus flower and rum, although wine would be a great choice to match with this dinner. To pair red meat curries, a red wine such as Gran Reserva Serie Riberas Syrah is recommended due to its spicy and earthy character.

• Lithuania

As in many Eastern European countries, the religious tradition is to fast for four weeks before Christmas Eve, a day on which only a strict 12-course menu is allowed (for the 12 apostles of the Last Supper). This dinner, which does not include meat, eggs, dairy and alcohol, is based on dishes based on legumes, lots of vegetables and fish. Mushroom dumplings, carrots in tomato sauce, pickled or a simple deep fried fish, are some of the typical preparations. The next day, on Christmas, everything is allowed and meats are the centrepiece of the table. If your Christmas menu includes meat and fish at the same time, a good option is to drink a fresh and light red such as Amelia Pinot Noir, as it will complement both meats.

• Argentina

As in many countries in South America, Argentina also has hot weather for Christmas. That is why it is common to include cold dishes and very fresh salads on Christmas dinner. Argentines, for example, usually eat Vitel Toné as a starter: round beef cooked in broth, served in slices with a sauce of mayonnaise, capers, tuna and olives, or Rolled Pionono: a savoury sponge cake filled with various ingredients, but the most traditional are with tomato, lettuce, ham, cheese and hard-boiled eggs. Thanks to the good weather they also turn on the bbq to roast meats, such as suckling pig. A menu that, of course, can be accompanied with Terrunyo Malbec, harvested in Uco Valley.