Charles Smith
Kung Fu Girl Riesling
Washington, United States
- Its body suits the weight of the dish
- Its acidity suits the tangy ingredients
THE PAIRING NOTES
What wine goes with paella?
For paella, look for a fresh wine that can hold its own beside the dish’s acidity. Preparation and seasoning can change the pairing, even when the main ingredient stays the same.
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What to look for in the wine
Keep enough acidity in the wine
Tangy ingredients can make a low-acid wine seem flat. Choose a fresh wine for paella and check the acidity reading where it is available. Taste your sauce before settling on the bottle.
Compare the weight
With a substantial, protein-rich preparation, a structured red can be useful to compare. A lighter version of the dish may need less weight. Include the cooking method and sauce in your choice.
Check the individual wine
Wines from the same grape can differ in body, alcohol and sweetness. Compare those details in the profiles below; a grape name alone cannot establish how a bottle will work with your recipe.
Bottles to consider
These suggestions compare a typical preparation with the available wine profiles. Add your own recipe in the pairing tool for a closer match.
Banfi
Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino, Italy
- Its body suits the weight of the dish
- Its acidity suits the tangy ingredients
Nervi
Il Rosato
Piemonte, Italy
- Its body suits the weight of the dish
- Its acidity suits the tangy ingredients
Rapaura Springs
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, New Zealand
- Its body suits the weight of the dish
- Its acidity suits the tangy ingredients