What to eat with a Riesling ?

The riesling is the oldest grape variety grown in our wine region, theAlsace. As one of the 4 noble grape varieties, it is undoubtedly the king of the Alsatian grape varieties. The dry white wines from this grape variety are very beautiful, aromatic, racy, elegant and powerful wines. This Alsatian wine reveals its subtleties through fruit, floral or mineral aromas depending on the soil in which it is planted.

Here are our suggestions food and wine pairing of this emblematic grape variety of the Alsatian vineyard.

riesling & seafood pairing

The riesling is a grape variety that goes particularly well with iodine notes. Thanks to its great freshness and minerality, this white wine will naturally find its place alongside fish such as salmon or sea bream, but also alongside seafood, shellfish or crustaceans.

For the ideal combination of food and wine, Bestheim Vins & Crémants d'Alsace recommends the riesling Classic with a simple and delicious cuisine. With a more elaborate cuisine, prefer the riesling Exception. This dry white wine is the perfect match for your most noble products such as monkfish, sea bass or lobster.

riesling & regional cuisine

It is not surprising to find the riesling at the table with Alsatian dishes. Indeed, being used in the elaboration of the traditional sauerkraut riesling will be wonderful in the glass of your guests, whether it is for Alsatian cuisine, coq au riesling or baeckeofe.

A good glass of our vintage riesling Rebgarten (local wine), with a fruity and mineral nose and a fat but sharp attack, will undoubtedly sublimate your most beautiful recipes in the respect of the purest Alsatian tradition.

Original food and wine pairing with riesling

When the riesling comes from terroirs with good maturity, such as the Grands CrusThet it also surprise you! For example, by serving this dry wine with a pan-fried foie gras... to replace the traditional Pinot Gris or Gewurztraminer, Alsace wines that allow for more classic food and wine pairings.

Serve it also with cheesesIt is ideal for tasting an old Comté cheese or Parmesan cheese. Be seduced by the aromas of riesling Grand Cru Zinnkoepflé with its richness and aromatic finesse.

Desserts & riesling

To accompany the sweetness and the greediness of the desserts, a riesling from late harvest can be served. Its mellowness, enhanced by a nice acidity, will go very well with tangy desserts such as orange salad or lemon pie.

Need advice for your food and wine pairing? You don't know which dish to prepare with a Gewurztraminer? We give you some ideas in our article "What to eat with a Gewurztraminer?".