{"id":101095,"date":"2026-01-12T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winemag.it\/breakfast-and-lunch-before-a-wine-tasting-what-to-eat\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T09:32:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T07:32:26","slug":"breakfast-and-lunch-before-a-wine-tasting-what-to-eat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.winemag.it\/en\/breakfast-and-lunch-before-a-wine-tasting-what-to-eat\/","title":{"rendered":"Breakfast and lunch before a wine tasting: what to eat?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-ai-summarize yoast-ai-summarize\"><h6>IN BREVE<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list yoast-ai-summarize-list\">\n<li>Managing nutrition is crucial for wine professionals before a tasting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A balanced meal slows down ethanol absorption and improves mental clarity and physical endurance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breakfast should include whole grains and a light protein source, avoiding aromatic foods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lunch must be nutritious yet easily digestible, featuring low-glycemic carbohydrates and lean proteins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eating 90\u2013120 minutes before the tasting and staying hydrated helps optimize sensory performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\r\n<div class=\"align wp-block-bssb-social-share\" id=\"bssbSocialShare-1\" data-attributes=\"{&quot;socials&quot;:[{&quot;networkType&quot;:&quot;socialNetworks&quot;,&quot;network&quot;:&quot;facebook&quot;,&quot;isUpIcon&quot;:false,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;class&quot;:&quot;fab fa-facebook-f&quot;,&quot;color&quot;:&quot;#1877f2&quot;},&quot;upIcon&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:null,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}},{&quot;networkType&quot;:&quot;socialNetworks&quot;,&quot;network&quot;:&quot;linkedin&quot;,&quot;isUpIcon&quot;:false,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;class&quot;:&quot;fab fa-linkedin-in&quot;,&quot;color&quot;:&quot;#0a66c2&quot;},&quot;upIcon&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:null,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}},{&quot;networkType&quot;:&quot;mobileMessenger&quot;,&quot;network&quot;:&quot;whatsapp&quot;,&quot;isUpIcon&quot;:false,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;class&quot;:&quot;fab fa-whatsapp&quot;,&quot;color&quot;:&quot;#25d366&quot;},&quot;upIcon&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:null,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}}],&quot;align&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;theme&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;background&quot;:{&quot;color&quot;:&quot;#0000&quot;},&quot;size&quot;:&quot;28px&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;14px&quot;,&quot;padding&quot;:&quot;10px&quot;,&quot;margin&quot;:&quot;10px&quot;,&quot;border&quot;:{&quot;radius&quot;:&quot;50%&quot;},&quot;shadow&quot;:[],&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;row&quot;}\">\r\n\t<div class=\"bssbStyle\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<ul class=\"bssbSocialShare\">\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<li class=\"icon icon-0\" data-social=\"facebook\" \t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fab fa-facebook-f\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<li class=\"icon icon-1\" data-social=\"linkedin\" \t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fab fa-linkedin-in\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<li class=\"icon icon-2\" data-social=\"whatsapp\" \t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fab fa-whatsapp\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For <strong>wine professionals<\/strong>\u2014journalists, critics, sommeliers, buyers\u2014<strong>managing nutrition before a day of tastings<\/strong> is not a minor detail. Numerous studies indicate that consuming a <strong>balanced meal before drinking alcohol<\/strong> slows down ethanol absorption. Not only that: it reduces blood peaks and <strong>improves glycemic stability<\/strong>. All these factors directly affect mental clarity, physical endurance, and the quality of sensory analysis during prolonged tastings.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal is not to &#8220;buffer&#8221; the alcohol, nor to weigh down the body, but to <strong>create a stable metabolic base<\/strong> that allows one to face dozens of samples while maintaining focus, precision, and taste sensitivity. We discuss this with a nutrition expert, biologist and nutritionist Umberto Rossi, who joins Winemag in the new &#8220;Wine and Health&#8221; column. <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-59b91fc4\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>THE PRE-TASTING DIETARY MODEL<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From a physiological standpoint, the most effective combination before a tasting includes <strong>low-glycemic complex carbohydrates, lean proteins, and a moderate amount of unsaturated fats<\/strong>. This approach does not alter sensory perception. It does not interfere with smell or taste. It protects the body and improves stamina over time.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simple sugars, unbalanced meals, or long fasts instead produce glycemic fluctuations that result in <strong>lapses in concentration, early fatigue<\/strong>, and greater vulnerability to the effects of alcohol.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-fa5521d0\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>THE IDEAL BREAKFAST BEFORE A TASTING<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<strong>Breakfast<\/strong>,\u201d comments Umberto Rossi, \u201cis often the <strong>most underrated meal<\/strong>, especially when the tasting begins mid-morning. Skipping it leads to faster ethanol absorption and early depletion of energy reserves. A breakfast suitable for a wine professional should be complete yet aromatically neutral. <strong>Unsweetened whole grains are recommended<\/strong>, such as rolled oats or whole-wheat bread, paired with a light protein source: <strong>natural yogurt, kefir, low-fat ricotta, or eggs<\/strong>.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A small portion of unsaturated fats\u2014<strong>unroasted nuts or a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil<\/strong>\u2014helps to further slow digestion without being heavy. Avoid excessive coffee, fruit juices, pastries, sweet jams, and aromatically invasive foods that can leave persistent taste residues. For traditionalists, an additional tip.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<strong>If white bread is toasted<\/strong>,\u201d Rossi explains, \u201cit undergoes starch retrogradation, making it indigestible, resulting in a <strong>reduction in sugar intake<\/strong>. A concrete example? <strong>Toast and peanut butter<\/strong> are a perfect solution for a pre-wine tasting breakfast. Peanut butter provides a great amount of fats, many of which are unsaturated, and an excellent amount of protein. A perfect combination for those who do not need to follow <strong>low-calorie diets<\/strong>.\u201d   <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-winemag-it-davide-bortone-wine-magazine-italiano-guida-vini-wine-news wp-block-embed-winemag-it-davide-bortone-wine-magazine-italiano-guida-vini-wine-news\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"WuuNJekJGc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winemag.it\/professionisti-vino-salute-calorie-metabolismo-come-bilanciare-lavoro-vita\/\">Professionisti del vino e salute. 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Come evitare la \u201cpancia del degustatore\u201d?\u201d \u2014 Winemag.it - Davide Bortone: wine magazine italiano, guida vini, wine news\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winemag.it\/professionisti-vino-salute-calorie-metabolismo-come-bilanciare-lavoro-vita\/embed\/#?secret=p857xWchxv#?secret=WuuNJekJGc\" data-secret=\"WuuNJekJGc\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-5fa59336\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>THE PRE-TASTING LUNCH: BALANCE AND SOBRIETY<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the tasting is scheduled for the afternoon or continues throughout the day, lunch takes on a central role. It must be <strong>nutritious yet easily digestible<\/strong>. Capable of supporting the body without inducing drowsiness or sensory saturation.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ideal base consists of low-glycemic complex carbohydrates, such as <strong>brown rice, farro, barley, or whole-wheat pasta<\/strong> in moderate portions. Proteins should come from lean sources: <strong>white fish, chicken, turkey, eggs, or easily digestible legumes<\/strong>. Fats should be measured carefully, favoring <strong>extra virgin olive oil or avocado<\/strong>. Fried foods and sauces should be avoided.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe suggestion regarding toasted bread for breakfast,\u201d the nutritionist comments, \u201ccan also be applied to <strong>non-whole grain carbohydrates<\/strong>. Cooking white rice today to eat it tomorrow, before the tasting, could be an excellent solution for those who don&#8217;t like whole grains. <strong>Cooling after cooking<\/strong> makes the sugars no longer absorbable by our body.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-baecd37f\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>HYDRATION AND DIGESTION TIMES<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vegetables can be included<\/strong>. However, it is <strong>preferable to choose them cooked and low in aroma<\/strong>, avoiding garlic, onion, cabbage, and invasive spices that can compromise the cleanliness of the palate in the following hours. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alongside the choice of food, timing matters. <strong>Eating at least 90\u2013120 minutes before the start of the tasting<\/strong> allows for proper digestion and reduces the risk of sensory interference. <strong>Hydration must be constant<\/strong>, with still water, starting from the morning, to counteract the <strong>dehydrating effect of alcohol<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-8c05afd7\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>NUTRITION AND THE QUALITY OF SENSORY JUDGMENT<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proper nutrition before a wine tasting <strong>is not about &#8220;holding your liquor&#8221; better, but about judging better<\/strong>. Glycemic stability, slower ethanol absorption, and less cognitive fatigue allow for <strong>greater evaluative consistency<\/strong>, better sensory memory, and less perceptual distortion throughout the day. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFor wine professionals,\u201d concludes biologist and nutritionist Umberto Rossi, \u201cthe pre-tasting breakfast and lunch are <strong>as much a part of the preparation as cleaning the glass or the serving temperature<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob wp-block-paragraph\">Discover the secrets of an excellent breakfast or lunch before a wine tasting. Here is what to eat before a wine competition or event. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For wine professionals\u2014journalists, critics, sommeliers, buyers\u2014managing nutrition before a day of tastings is not a minor detail. 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