<div class="wrapper"><div class="container"><div class="hero-wrapper"><div class="heroImgWrapper"><img alt="what-wine-goes-with-fish.jpg" class="heroImg" decoding="async" height="201" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width:1024px) 93vw, 1028px" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/what-wine-goes-with-fish.width-310.jpg" srcset="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/what-wine-goes-with-fish.width-310.jpg 310w, https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/what-wine-goes-with-fish.width-616.jpg 616w, https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/what-wine-goes-with-fish.width-1028.jpg 1000w" width="310"></div><div class="with-sticky-wrapper"><article class="article-wrapper"><div class="hero-description-wrapper"><div class="heroDescriptions"><h1>What Wine Goes With Fish: Tantalizing Pairing Ideas and Tips</h1><div class="author">by Anthony Zhang</div></div></div><div class="gupWrapper"><div class="mobile-gup"><p>Pairing your favorite <a href="#how-to-pair-wine-with-different-types-of-fish">fish dish</a> with an irresistible wine is a great way to elevate your dining experience.&#160;</p><p><i>But what wine goes with fish?</i></p><p>Although the general rule is to pair fish with white wine, the type of fish you use and the cooking style can influence the wine pairing.&#160;</p><p>Let&#8217;s discover <a href="#best-wines-based-on-fish-preparation-style">how to pair</a> wine with the different types of fish. We&#8217;ll also explore the <a href="#best-wines-based-on-fish-preparation-style">best wine pairings</a> based on the fish preparation style and cover some <a href="#general-tips-for-wine-and-fish-pairing">general tips</a> for the perfect wine and fish pairing. </p><div class="calloutWrapper"><h3>Further reading</h3><ul><li>Explore the world of enchanting <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/white-wine">White Wine and Discover The Best Wines</a> to add to your collection. </li><li>Become a master of <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/wine-pairing">Wine Pairing</a> with this comprehensive guide. </li></ul></div><h2 data-toc-link="link-1" id="how-to-pair-wine-with-different-types-of-fish">How to Pair Wine with Different Types of Fish</h2><p>Let&#8217;s see what wine goes with the different fish types:</p><p><a href="#1.-lean-and-flakey-fish">1. Lean and Flakey Fish</a></p><p><a href="#2.-medium-textured-fish">2. Medium Textured Fish</a></p><p><a href="#3.-meaty-fish">3. Meaty Fish</a></p><p><a href="#4.-intensely-flavored-fish">4. Intensely Flavored Fish</a></p><h3 data-toc-link="link-5" id="1.-lean-and-flakey-fish">1. Lean and Flakey Fish</h3><img alt="what-wine-goes-with-fish-1.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="550" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/what-wine-goes-with-fish-1.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>Lean and flakey fish like sea bass, flounder, and other white fish has a delicate texture, which can be complemented by refreshing whites like:&#160;</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/pinot-grigio">Pinot Grigio</a></li><li><a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/cava-wine">Cava</a></li><li>Pinot Blanc</li><li><a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/sauvignon-blanc">Sauvignon Blanc</a></li><li>unoaked <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/chardonnay-wine">Chardonnay</a></li></ul><h3 data-toc-link="link-6" id="2.-medium-textured-fish">2. Medium Textured Fish</h3><img alt="what-wine-goes-with-fish-2.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="550" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/what-wine-goes-with-fish-2.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>Medium textured fish, like catfish, snapper, black cod, and halibut, is also flaky but has a firmer texture.&#160;</p><p>This type of fish can hold up to more full-flavored wine styles like:</p><ul><li>Chardonnay&#160;</li><li>California Sauvignon Blanc</li><li><a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/riesling">Dry Riesling</a></li><li>Pinot Grigio</li></ul><h3 data-toc-link="link-7" id="3.-meaty-fish">3. Meaty Fish</h3><img alt="what-wine-goes-with-fish-3.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="550" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/what-wine-goes-with-fish-3.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>Meaty fish like swordfish, tuna, salmon, and mahi-mahi are usually oily fish with a texture similar to red meat.&#160;</p><p>Meatier fish pairs splendidly with full-flavored white wines and some Ros&#233;s. For example:</p><ul><li>Oaked Chardonnay</li><li><a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/vintage-champagne">Vintage Champagne</a></li><li>Dry <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/rose-wine">Ros&#233;</a> wine</li><li><a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/white-burgundy-wine#:~:text=White%20Burgundy%20wine%20(Bourgogne%20blanc,Pinot%20Gris%2C%20and%20Pinot%20Blanc.">White Burgundy</a></li><li><a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/grenache-blanc">Grenache Blanc</a></li></ul><h3 data-toc-link="link-8" id="4.-intensely-flavored-fish">4. Intensely Flavored Fish</h3><img alt="what-wine-goes-with-fish-4.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="550" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/what-wine-goes-with-fish-4.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>Intensely flavored fish like anchovies and sardines are irresistible when paired with refreshing white wines. You can also pair them with <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/red-wine#:~:text=Vinovest%20is%20an%20online%20wine,wine%20for%20the%20long%20term.">red wine</a> because of their intense flavor.&#160;</p><p>Intensely flavored tastes superb paired with:&#160;&#160;</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/champagne">Champagne</a></li><li><a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/lambrusco-wine">Lambrusco</a></li><li>dry Ros&#233; wine</li><li><a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/cava-wine">Cava</a></li></ul><h2 data-toc-link="link-2" id="best-wines-based-on-fish-preparation-style">Best Wines Based on Fish Preparation Style</h2><p>The way you prepare your fish can also influence your wine choice.&#160;</p><p>Here are our favorite wine pairings based on the method of preparation of the fish dish.</p><p><a href="#1.-fried-fish">1. Fried Fish</a></p><p><a href="#2.-seared-and-grilled-fish">2. Seared and Grilled Fish</a></p><p><a href="#3.-fish-cooked-in-sauce">3. Fish Cooked in Sauce</a></p><p><a href="#4.-fish-curry">4. Fish Curry</a></p><p><a href="#5.-smoked-fish">5. Smoked Fish</a></p><p><a href="#6.-sushi-and-uncooked-fish">6. Sushi and Uncooked Fish</a></p><h3 data-toc-link="link-9" id="1.-fried-fish">1. Fried Fish</h3><img alt="what-wine-goes-with-fish-5.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="550" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/what-wine-goes-with-fish-5.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>Salty fried fish dishes perfectly compliment the sweetness of Italian sparkling white wines like<a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/prosecco-wine"> Prosecco</a>.&#160;</p><p>The crisp, citrusy sweetness and acidity of <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/chenin-blanc">Chenin Blanc</a> also make for an ideal pairing for fish fried in a beer batter.&#160;</p><p><b>Wine Suggestions:&#160;</b></p><ul><li>2018 Bisol Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG, Veneto, Italy ($43)</li><li>2017 Alheit Vineyards 'Magnetic North' Mountain Makstok Chenin Blanc, South Africa ($100)</li></ul><h3 data-toc-link="link-10" id="2.-seared-and-grilled-fish">2. Seared and Grilled Fish</h3><img alt="what-wine-goes-with-fish-6.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="550" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/what-wine-goes-with-fish-6.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>Seared or grilled fish dishes pair marvelously with <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/pinot-gris-wine#:~:text=Pinot%20Gris%20wines%20are%20characterized,%2C%20white%20nectarine%2C%20and%20apple.">Pinot Gris</a> because of the wine&#8217;s high acidity and fruity flavour.</p><p>The crisp dryness and lovely acidity of an Italian or French Pinot Gris are the perfect accompaniment to seared mackerel or grilled salmon. You could also opt for an&#160; American Pinot Gris, which is less acidic.</p><p><b>Wine Suggestions:&#160;</b></p><ul><li>2001 Domaine Weinbach Pinot Gris Altenbourg Quintessence de Grains Nobles, Alsace, France ($926)</li><li>2019 Vera Vinho Verde, Portugal ($14)</li></ul><h3 data-toc-link="link-11" id="3.-fish-cooked-in-sauce">3. Fish Cooked in Sauce</h3><img alt="what-wine-goes-with-fish-7.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="550" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/what-wine-goes-with-fish-7.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>When fish is cooked in sauce, it&#8217;s best to opt for a wine that shares similar characteristics to the sauce.&#160;</p><p>For example, a fish cooked in a zesty lemon sauce pairs excellently with wines that have a more citrusy flavor, like a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.&#160;</p><p>Creamy sauces pair well with buttery wine like an oaky Chardonnay.</p><p>If the fish is cooked in a darker sauce, you could pair it with red wine or full-bodied white wine. If you&#8217;re serving fish cooked in a sweet and spicy teriyaki sauce, you can pair it with a bottle of delicious fruity Lambrusco.&#160;</p><p><b>Wine Suggestions:&#160;</b></p><ul><li>2013 Weingut Tement Ried Zieregg Sauvignon Blanc Grosse STK Lage, Steiermark, Austria ($66)</li><li>2019 Cantina Settecani Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro, Emilia-Romagna, Italy ($14)&#160;</li></ul><h3 data-toc-link="link-12" id="4.-fish-curry">&#160;4. Fish Curry</h3><img alt="what-wine-goes-with-fish-8.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="550" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/what-wine-goes-with-fish-8.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>More acidic white wines (like&#160; <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/gewurztraminer">Gew&#252;rztraminer</a>) can balance the spiciness of Thai and Indian fish curries.&#160;</p><p>Sweet wine (like Riesling or <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/moscato-wine">Moscato</a>) can tame the spiciness and enhance the flavour of fish curry.&#160;</p><p>Avoid wines with a high alcohol content as alcohol intensifies the heat of ingredients like ginger and chili.&#160;</p><p><b>Wine Suggestions:&#160;</b></p><ul><li>2019 Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Spatlese, Mosel, Germany($259)</li><li>1961 Massandra Collection White Muscat, Crimea ($357)</li></ul><h3 data-toc-link="link-13" id="5.-smoked-fish">5. Smoked Fish</h3><img alt="what-wine-goes-with-fish-9.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="550" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/what-wine-goes-with-fish-9.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>Whether it's smoked salmon, freshwater fish like trout, or sea bass, this preparation style results in slightly drier meat.&#160;</p><p>Garnacha, vintage Champagne, Ros&#233; sparkling wine, dry Riesling, or Furmint (<a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/tokaji-aszu">Tokaji</a>) wines will complement the dryness and balance the smoky flavors of the dish.&#160;</p><p><b>Wine Suggestions:&#160;</b></p><ul><li>2013 Bodegas Alto Moncayo Garnacha, Campo de Borja, Spain ($50)</li><li>1983 Dom Perignon Brut, Champagne, France ($586)</li></ul><h3 data-toc-link="link-14" id="6.-sushi-and-uncooked-fish">6. Sushi and Uncooked Fish</h3><img alt="what-wine-goes-with-fish-10.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="550" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/what-wine-goes-with-fish-10.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>When pairing <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizazimmerman/2021/08/31/pairing-wine-with-sushi/?sh=2fa5d97346cd">wine and sushi</a>, or other uncooked fish dishes like <a href="https://www.forbes.com/pictures/emdl45glmg/yellowtail-ceviche/">ceviche</a>, it&#8217;s best to opt for a light wine with delicate flavors and high acidity to cut through the intense flavors.&#160;</p><p>Most sparkling and bone <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/dry-white-wine">dry white wines</a> like <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/muscadelle">Muscadelle</a>, Assyrtiko, <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/vinho-verde">Vinho Verde</a>, <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/albarino">Albari&#241;o</a>, and <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/trebbiano">Trebbiano</a> are great pairing with these fish dishes.&#160;</p><p><b>Wine Suggestions:&#160;</b></p><ul><li>2008 Royal Tokaji Essencia, Tokaj, Hungary ($1470)</li><li>2020 Quinta de Soalheiro Alvarinho, Vinho Verde, Portugal ($18)</li></ul><h2 data-toc-link="link-3" id="general-tips-for-wine-and-fish-pairing">General Tips for Wine and Fish Pairing</h2><img alt="what-wine-goes-with-fish-11.jpg" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="550" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/what-wine-goes-with-fish-11.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>Here are a few handy tips to keep in mind when pairing wine and fish:</p><p><b>1. Don&#8217;t be afraid to pair certain fish with red wine</b></p><p>Strong-flavored fish dishes can be paired with red wine since they can balance out the wine&#8217;s tannins. Delicate fish can also be paired with red wine when it's cooked in a spicy, bold-tasting sauce.&#160;</p><p>If you&#8217;re opting for red wine with fish, it&#8217;s best to stick to lighter reds like a Pinot Noir or Gamay. That&#8217;s because a full-bodied red like Cabernet Sauvignon might overpower the more delicate fish dishes.&#160;&#160;&#160;</p><p><b>2. Match fish dishes with wines that originate in the same region</b></p><p>Wines and fish dishes from the same region taste great together.</p><p>For example, you could pair a seafood paella (which has both fish and shellfish) with a Spanish Tempranillo. And an Italian anchovy pasta in a tomato sauce tastes divine with a Pinot Bianco from Alto Adige in Italy.&#160;</p><p><b>3. Not all fish pairs well with white wine</b></p><p>Although most fish dishes go well with white wines, that&#8217;s not always the case.&#160;</p><p>Certain fish, like monkfish, have a strong flavor that can overpower light white wine styles. In this case, a lovely medium-bodied red wine would be a better choice.&#160;&#160;</p><p><i>Now that you&#8217;ve figured out what wine goes with fish, are you ready to pick some of the best wines for your collection?&#160;</i></p><h2 id="delectable-wines-to-elevate-your-next-fish-recipe!">Delectable Wines to Elevate Your Next Fish Recipe!</h2><p>Pairing your favorite seafood dish with the right wine can enhance the meal&#8217;s flavor and take it to new heights.&#160;&#160;</p><p>So be sure to try some of the sumptuous wine recommendations in this wine pairing guide.&#160;</p><img alt="Vinovest is a leading wine investment platform that lets you invest in sought-after wines from all around the world, whether you’re looking for a classic Nebbiolo, Chardonnay, or a rare Screaming Eagle." class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="429" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/5fd27fd20590627c0262de43_meursault-wine-13.width-800.jpg" width="700"><p>And, if you&#8217;re looking for a fine, rare wine to invest in, you can find some fantastic vintages on <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/"><b>Vinovest</b></a>. 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Discover what wine goes with fish, including best wines based on fish type and preparation style, and some useful tips for the perfect wine and fish pairing.