Pairing Completo correctly — a note on Carménère

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Completo. I ordered it with Carménère and the fresh from the sea elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. shellfish from Patagonia in particular became more prominent in a good way.

Chilean cuisine reflects the extraordinary length of the country with Pacific seafood, Andean ingredients, and Patagonian lamb all defining different regions. The a Santiago picada local restaurant is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Completo with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.