Fish and Shellfish Pairing Guide
FISH AND SHELLFISH PAIRING GUIDE
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Choose from the list below:
Abalone
Pinot Gris
Amberjack, grilled
Pinot Grigio
Anchovies
Sherry fino/manzanilla
Calamari, fried
AlbarinoAssyrtiko
Caviar
Champagne/Cremant/Cava/English sparkling wine/Franciacorta
Ceviche
Albarino
Chilli crab
Riesling medium dry
Chinese food
Muscat, medium-dry
Chowder
Chardonnay oaked/white burgundy
Pinot Blanc/Pinot Bianco
Clams
Vermentino
Cod, baked or grilled
Pinot Gris
Crab Cakes
Champagne/Cremant/Cava/English sparkling wine/Franciacorta
Crab linguine
Vermentino
Crab, baked
Chardonnay/white burgundy (oaked)
Crab, bisque
Chardonnay/white burgundy (oaked)
Crab, fresh
Pinot Grigio
Semillon
Dry Rose
Crab, soft shell
Semillon
Crab, white
Albarino
Crabcakes
Chardonnay/white burgundy (oaked)
Croquetas
Sherry fino/manzanilla
Champagne/Cremant/Cava/English sparkling wine/Franciacorta
Dim sum
Pinot Gris
Dover sole
Pinot Gris
Escabeche (fish marinated & cooked in vinegar & spices)
Gruner Veltliner
Escabeche (pickled fish)
Sherry fino/manzanilla
Fish and chips
Albarino
Pinot Grigio
Fish cakes
Chenin Blanc (dry)
Pinot Blanc/Pinot Bianco
Champagne/Cremant/Cava/English sparkling wine/Franciacorta
Fish pie
Chardonnay oaked/white burgundy
Chenin Blanc (dry)
Pinot Blanc/Pinot Bianco
Fish stew
Albarino
Fish Tacos
Sauvignon blanc/white Bordeaux
Fish tartare
Gruner Veltliner
Fish, fried
Assyrtiko
Pinot Grigio
Sherry fino/manzanilla
Champagne/Cremant/Cava/English sparkling wine/Franciacorta
Fishcakes
Chardonnay/white burgundy (oaked)
Fritto misto
Pinot Grigio
Vermentino
Cortese/Gavi di Gavi
Prosecco, Brut/Extra Brut
Gambas, grilled
Albarino
Assyrtiko
Gravadiax
Chenin Blanc/Vouvrary (medium dry)
Green chicken or seafood curry
Pinot Gris
Grouper, pan-fried
Pinot Gris
Haddock, baked or grilled
Pinot Gris
Halibut
Sauvignon blanc/white Bordeaux (oaked)
Halibut, baked or grilled
Pinot Gris
Halibut, grilled
Roussanne/Marsanne/white Rhone
Langoustines
Champagne/Cremant/Cava/English sparkling wine/Franciacorta
Lobster
Vermentino
Lobster bisque
Chardonnay oaked/white burgundy
Lobster, grilled
Chardonnay oaked/white burgundy
Semillon
Sauternes/late harvest sauvignon/semillon
Lobster, poached with mayonnaise
Rose champagne/sparkling wine
Lobster, spiced
Riesling medium dry
Lobster, with ginger
Getwuztraminer
Mussels, grilled
Assyrtiko
Mussels, steamed
Pinot Grigio
Oysters
Assyrtiko
Pinot Grigio
Champagne/Cremant/Cava/English sparkling wine/Franciacorta
Oysters, Vietnamese
Semillon
Pastilla, pigeon
Muscat, medium-dry
Pate
Sherry, amontillado
Prawn tepura
Pinot Grigio
Prawn toasts
Prosecco, Brut/Extra Brut
Prawns
Assyrtiko
Dry Rose
Prawns, grilled
Vermentino
Sherry fino/manzanilla
Champagne/Cremant/Cava/English sparkling wine/Franciacorta
Ravioli with crab
Sauvignon blanc/white Bordeaux (oaked)
Ravioli, seafood
Champagne/Cremant/Cava/English sparkling wine/Franciacorta
Red mullet
Roussanne/Marsanne/white Rhone
Salad Nicoise
Dry Rose
Salad, prawn/shrimp
Pinot Grigio
Salad, seafood
Semillon
Salmon
Semillon
Salmon en croute
Pinot Blanc/Pinot Bianco
Sauvignon blanc/white Bordeaux (oaked)
Salmon Tartare
Dry Rose
Salmon, grilled
Pinot Gris
White Zinfandel and other medium dry rose
Salmon, pan-fried
Viognier
Salmon, smoked
Riesling dry
Sherry fino/manzanilla
Semillon
Rose champagne/sparkling wine
Sardines – Grilled
Assyrtiko
Sashimi
Albarino
Sherry fino/manzanilla
Satay
Semillon
Scallops
Muscat, medium-dry
Pinot Gris
Sauvignon blanc/white Bordeaux (oaked)
Champagne/Cremant/Cava/English sparkling wine/Franciacorta
Sea urchins
Champagne, vintage
Seabass
Pinot Grigio
Semillon
Vermentino
Seabass – Grilled
Assyrtiko
Seafood
Vermentino
Seafood cocktail
Riesling dry
Shrimp
Assyrtiko
Dry Rose
Shrimp alfredo
Pinot Gris
Shrimp, grilled
Sherry fino/manzanilla
Vermentino
Champagne/Cremant/Cava/English sparkling wine/Franciacorta
Smoked eel
Pinot Gris
Snapper, fried
Pinot Grigio
Spaghetti alle vongole
Vermentino
Squid
Vermentino
Squid – Grilled
Assyrtiko
Squid, crisp-fried
Pinot Grigio
Sushi
Prosecco, Brut/Extra Brut
Taramasalata
Assyrtiko
Tout Almondine
Sauvignon Blanc
Trout, baked
Pinot Gris
Trout, pan-fried
Riesling dry
Trout, smoked
Riesling dry
Sauvignon blanc/white Bordeaux (oaked)
Tuna, grilled
Pinot Noir/Red Burgundy
Tuna, seared
Dry Rose
Turbot
Champagne, vintage
Vietnamese summer rolls
Gruner Veltliner
Vitello Tonnato (veal with tuna sauce)
Cortese/Gavi di Gavi
Vermentino
Dry Rose
Whitebait
Sauvignon blanc/white Bordeaux (oaked)
Whitebait, fried
Pinot Grigio
Champagne/Cremant/Cava/English sparkling wine/Franciacorta