Carmenere

If you're not into wine, you may have never heard of Carmenere. However, if you're looking for a fresh, fascinating wine to cook with that's a little out of the usual, this is an excellent choice. According to The Kitchn, Carmenere is a wine that has a lot of flavors. Expect to be greeted by pepper, blackberry, and cocoa notes. Despite the fact that those flavors sound powerful, Carmenere matches best with milder foods. This wine can be used to make Mexican cuisine, so if you're making taco meat, you know what to use.

Matching Food and Wine also includes a full list of dishes that pair well with Carmenere, including lamb, bacon, and dark, leafy greens. It's also said to work well with empanadas, so cooking your empanada meat with wine before adding it to the dough could be your next step. Don't be scared to try something new; you might find that Carmenere quickly becomes one of your new favorites.

Detailed information:
Best for: lamb
ABV: 5.5%
Tasting notes: juicy red fruit