139 pairings
Riesling
Asparagus with hollandaise with Morstein Riesling Grosses Gewaechs: Spring weisswein convention; lime zest meets the bittersweet asparagus.
The short answer
Across 1,037 vegetables and salads pairings on 966 of our bottle pages, the grapes our editors pour most often are Riesling (139), Grenache (135), Cinsault (90) and Syrah (87). For example, Morstein Riesling Grosses Gewaechs from Rheinhessen with asparagus with hollandaise: Spring weisswein convention; lime zest meets the bittersweet asparagus.
By style: white 568, red 200, rosé 150, sparkling 55, orange 30 of the 1,037 pairings.
The wines that turn up most: Wachau DAC, Rheingau Pradikatswein, Tokaj, DOQ Priorat, DO Bierzo, DOC Vinho Verde.
The best grapes for vegetables and salads
135 pairings
Grenache
Salade Nicoise with Domaine de la Mordoree La Dame Rousse Tavel: Herb notes and red fruit character are natural companions to the classic salad.
90 pairings
Cinsault
Pissaladiere with Chateau Simone Palette Rose: Onion-and-anchovy tart finds a peer in the wine's blood orange and almond-paste register.
87 pairings
Syrah
Roasted root vegetables with thyme with Ziereisen Gestad Syrah: Savoury, herb-forward roasting notes suit a slender, cool-climate Syrah.
56 pairings
Grüner Veltliner
White asparagus hollandaise with Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Hochrain: Classic Wachau pairing; Grüner Veltliner and white asparagus are inseparable at the Austrian table.
48 pairings
Chardonnay
Oeuf mayonnaise with Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve: Saline lift refreshes the creamy egg.
47 pairings
Sauvignon Blanc
Asparagus with hollandaise with Voglar Sauvignon Blanc: Sauvignon Blanc's classical asparagus pairing; full body holds against the rich hollandaise.
37 pairings
Silvaner
Spargel with Odinstal 350 NN Silvaner: Silvaner is the classic Spargel pairing; herbal lift mirrors the asparagus.
Bottles to pour with vegetables and salads
The best-rated pairings, one per producer and no more than two from any one region, so the list travels.
White asparagus with mousseline sauce
The classic Viognier and white asparagus pairing, with Coteau de Vernon's old-vine concentration matching the dish's umami depth.
Asparagus di Bassano with poached egg
The Classico zone's own vegetable crop pairs perfectly with this mineral white; egg adds richness.
Asparagus with hollandaise
Sauvignon Blanc's classical asparagus pairing; full body holds against the rich hollandaise.
Espinacas con garbanzos (spinach and chickpeas)
The wine's savouriness and herbal notes complement this Sevillano tapa.
Vanilla bean ice cream
Classic PX pairing; the viscous sweetness and cold dairy create an irresistible contrast.
Angus sirloin with miso and lightly cooked vegetables
Movia names this pairing; the wine's savoury, nutty register meets the miso umami.
Grilled eggplant with tomato and basil
Earthy red fruit bridges the smoky aubergine and fresh tomato.
Roast white asparagus with hollandaise
Viognier's stone fruit and creaminess are a textbook white asparagus pairing.
Roasted root vegetables with thyme
Savoury, herb-forward roasting notes suit a slender, cool-climate Syrah.
Romesco-glazed vegetables
Romesco's nutty depth balances Xarel-lo's saline mineral lift.
Slow-cooked meat in fresh tomato sauce
Semeli names this pairing; the wine's flesh and spice sit inside the sauce.
Spargel with new potatoes
High-acid Riesling lifts the herbal asparagus and balances the buttery hollandaise.
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pairings by region
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- Kakheti: 41 pairings, Kakheti food and wine pairing
- Franken: 38 pairings, Franken food and wine pairing
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- Penedes: 33 pairings, Penedes food and wine pairing
- Pfalz: 32 pairings, Pfalz food and wine pairing
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Wine with vegetables and salads, FAQ
What wine goes with vegetables and salads?
Across 1,037 vegetables and salads pairings on 966 of our bottle pages, the grapes our editors pour most often are Riesling (139), Grenache (135), Cinsault (90) and Syrah (87). For example, Morstein Riesling Grosses Gewaechs from Rheinhessen with asparagus with hollandaise: Spring weisswein convention; lime zest meets the bittersweet asparagus.
Red or white wine with vegetables and salads?
Most often white: of the 1,031 vegetables and salads pairings, the split by style is white 55%, red 19%, rosé 15% and sparkling 5%. The bottles below show which of each work and why.
Which wine regions are best with vegetables and salads?
The regions with the most vegetables and salads pairings on our bottle pages are Provence, Wachau and Rheingau.