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Which wine for the aperitif?
There will always be an Alsace wine to accompany your finest recipes. Aperitifs are no exception to the rule. Every appetizer will find its perfect Alsace wine for a truly seductive food and wine pairing.
We offer our advice and ideas for successful aperitifs, helping you find the right bottle of wine to open, whether you are serving white, red, or sparkling wine! What are the best food and wine pairings for aperitifs? What is the ideal wine for your aperitif? Here are our tips to impress your guests!
A festive and sparkling aperitif with Crémant d'Alsace
Crémant d'Alsace is the star of Alsatian aperitifs, but is also recognized throughout France for its freshness and delicacy!
Whether white or rosé, made from Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir or Chardonnay, the fine bubbles of this sparkling wine make it a drink of choice for festive and convivial occasions. This sparkling wine is the perfect accompaniment to crispy snacks such as pretzels, mini pizzas or other small warm pastries.
And at Bestheim, when it comes to Crémant, you're spoiled for choice! Depending on your tastes and desires, fall for the Crémant Grand Prestige Blanc or the Grand Prestige Rosé, the BrutPremium or the Extra Brut... Discover all our Crémants d'Alsace by clicking here.
An aperitif with Riesling d'Alsace, refined and subtle
An iconic grape variety of the Alsace region, Riesling pairs perfectly with salty flavors. It is a natural accompaniment to smoked salmon, lumpfish roe, fish terrines, and shrimp skewers. Its elegant floral and mineral notes also make it an excellent choice for more refined dishes such as caviar, oysters, and shellfish.
Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg is your trump card for a successful aperitif!
Muscat d'Alsace: bring freshness and crispness to your aperitif
Crunchy fruits and vegetables are becoming increasingly popular in meals and are even making their way into aperitifs! If you're a fan of light, vegetable-based cuisine, a Muscat d'Alsace is just what you need!
Pair this dry, light, and fruity white wine with carrot or cucumber sticks, melon skewers, toast, or avocado verrines, for example.
Gewurztraminer from Alsace: aromatic and seductive
Gewurztraminer is an aromatic and very distinctive grape variety that produces superb, powerful and full-bodied wines. Its notes of rose, lychee and spices go wonderfully with sweet and savory flavors and spicy dishes from Asia, Latin America, and elsewhere. So don't hesitate to pair this sweet white wine with all kinds of tapas as an aperitif: spicy shrimp skewers, guacamole, samosas, or even cod fritters.
Gewurztraminer to serve as an aperitif: Gewurztraminer Classic, of course!
Try red wines as an aperitif with a full-bodied and fruity Pinot Noir from Alsace
We've all found ourselves sharing a beautiful platter of charcuterie and cheese with friends. What could be more convivial than thin slices of ham, sausage, or terrine, paired with pieces of cheese to share (goat, Comté, etc.)? This staple of French culture is a perfect match for a good Pinot Noir, and from Alsace, please! With its full-bodied and robust structure, this red wine is the ideal accompaniment to your finest charcuterie and cheese platters!
The Pinot Noir to drink for the occasion is Pinot Noir Exception.
The aperitif is a time for sharing, discovery... and enjoyment! With Alsace wines, every bite can find its perfect match: a festive Crémant for crispy puff pastries, an elegant Riesling to enhance smoked salmon, a crisp Muscat for vegetarian appetizers, a mellow Gewurztraminer to awaken spicy bites, or a fruity Pinot Noir to honor a beautiful charcuterie and cheese board. All you have to do is choose according to your tastes... and raise your glass!
