36 pairings
Loureiro
Bacalhau a Gomes de Sa with Quinta do Ameal Loureiro: Stone fruit and mineral spine partner the salt-cod and egg gratin; high acidity refreshes the palate.
The short answer
Across 179 cod pairings on 176 of our bottle pages, the grapes our editors pour most often are Loureiro (36), Albariño (27), Riesling (21) and Xarel-lo (19). For example, Quinta do Ameal Loureiro from Vinho Verde with bacalhau a gomes de sa: Stone fruit and mineral spine partner the salt-cod and egg gratin; high acidity refreshes the palate.
By style: white 144, sparkling 27, red 4, rosé 2, orange 1 of the 179 pairings.
The wines that turn up most: Vinho Verde, DOC Vinho Verde, DOC Dão, DO Penedes, DOCa Rioja, Rheinhessen.
The best grapes for cod
27 pairings
Albariño
Bacalhau com natas with Milagres by Quinta da Pedra Alvarinho: Cream-and-cod richness needs the wine's body and acidity.
21 pairings
Riesling
Pan-seared cod with brown butter with Buergel Riesling Grosses Gewaechs: Wine density and saline finish suit the meaty fish and lemony butter.
19 pairings
Xarel-lo
Esqueixada salt cod salad with Pairal Xarel-lo: Catalan raw-cured cod meets Xarel-lo's saline and herbal edge.
15 pairings
Arinto
Bacalhau a Gomes de Sa with Constantino Ramos Afluente: Lees weight matches the salt-cod and egg gratin; high-acid drive cuts the richness.
15 pairings
Macabeo
Bacalla a la llauna with Imperial Gran Reserva Brut: Salt cod with paprika and garlic finds a partner in the wine's saline drive and Mediterranean herb register.
13 pairings
Encruzado
Bacalhau com natas with Quinta dos Roques Encruzado: The creamy salt cod gratin needs the acidity and gets weight back from the barrel half.
10 pairings
Avesso
Bacalhau a Gomes de Sa with Quinta de Sanjoanne Escolha: Salt cod and onion meet the wine's ripe pear and citrus.
Bottles to pour with cod
The best-rated pairings, one per producer and no more than two from any one region, so the list travels.
Bacalao al pil pil
Salt cod in its emulsified oil meets the wine's waxy texture and saline lift.
Salt cod with brandade
Mediterranean preserved fish meets the wine's saline depth and lees-driven texture.
Bacalhau com natas
Cream-and-cod richness needs the wine's body and acidity.
Baccala with potatoes
Salt cod's richness meets the wine's acidity and orchard-fruit weight.
Esqueixada salt cod salad
Catalan raw-cured cod meets Xarel-lo's saline and herbal edge.
Pan-seared cod with brown butter
Wine density and saline finish suit the meaty fish and lemony butter.
Bacalhau a Gomes de Sa
Stone fruit and mineral spine partner the salt-cod and egg gratin; high acidity refreshes the palate.
Bacalhau assado com batata a murro
Roast salt cod and smashed potatoes in olive oil need the mineral cut rather than fruit.
Bacalla a la llauna
Salt cod with paprika and garlic finds a partner in the wine's saline drive and Mediterranean herb register.
Baccala alla vicentina (dried salt cod in milk)
The wine's saline mineral character and high acidity cut through the fat of Venetian salt cod.
Cod with walnut and Comte crust
Saline mineral length frames the cod; toasted brioche meets the walnut crust.
Salt cod with olive oil
Granitic minerality and salt cod are a long-standing Portuguese pairing.
Taste the pairing: food and wine in Vinho Verde
Food and wine tastings you can book in Vinho Verde, one of the regions whose bottles our editors pour with cod.
Wine Tasting & Lunch | Quinta de Santa Cristina Vinho Verde
Join this activity for a unique experience in the Vinho Verde region! After learning about the different grapes and the winemaking process, enjoy a wine tasting follow...
Identity Tasting | Quinta de Santa Cristina Vinho Verde
Enjoy an amazing experience among wine and nature! Start with a walk through the vineyards where you can see the different grape varieties. Then, join a guided tour to...
From Porto: Wine Tour with Lunch & Tastings
Explore northern Portugal on a day trip from Porto. Visit a winery, enjoy a local lunch, discover ancient Roman ruins, and swim in a local river, if the weather allows.
Wine tastings and winery visits in Vinho Verde (16) · Food tours in Vinho Verde (6) · Wine tours and day trips in Vinho Verde (12) · All wine and food experiences
pairings by region
- Vinho Verde: 63 pairings, Vinho Verde food and wine pairing
- Dão: 21 pairings, Dão food and wine pairing
- Penedes: 21 pairings, Penedes food and wine pairing
- Rheinhessen: 19 pairings, Rheinhessen food and wine pairing
- Rioja: 10 pairings, Rioja food and wine pairing
- Veneto: 8 pairings, Veneto food and wine pairing
- Bierzo: 7 pairings, Bierzo food and wine pairing
- Priorat: 7 pairings, Priorat food and wine pairing
- Languedoc: 6 pairings, Languedoc food and wine pairing
- Douro Valley: 5 pairings, Douro Valley food and wine pairing
- Provence: 3 pairings, Provence food and wine pairing
- Abruzzo: 2 pairings, Abruzzo food and wine pairing
Wine with cod, FAQ
What wine goes with cod?
Across 179 cod pairings on 176 of our bottle pages, the grapes our editors pour most often are Loureiro (36), Albariño (27), Riesling (21) and Xarel-lo (19). For example, Quinta do Ameal Loureiro from Vinho Verde with bacalhau a gomes de sa: Stone fruit and mineral spine partner the salt-cod and egg gratin; high acidity refreshes the palate.
Red or white wine with cod?
Most often white: of the 179 cod pairings, the split by style is white 80%, sparkling 15%, red 2% and rosé 1%. The bottles below show which of each work and why.
Which wine regions are best with cod?
The regions with the most cod pairings on our bottle pages are Vinho Verde, Dão and Penedes.