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Fondue (Switzerland)

Fondue

Fondue is a Swiss dish traditionally made with Gruyère cheese.

The recipe often includes alpine flavors like Garlic, Herbs, Kirsch, and Lemon.

These flavors need a special pairing. A dry wite Alpine wine will the perfect pairing:

Chasselas (Switzerland)
Altesse (France)
Roussette (France)
Savoie (France)

Other Excellent Wines

Fondue needs a light and dry White Wine:

Fondue needs a light, dry, unoaked Red Wine:

Fondue also pairs well with a Dry Sparkling Wine:


Personal Preferences

As always, personal preferences play a significant role in wine and cheese pairings, so don't hesitate to experiment to find the combination that suits your taste buds best.

Additionally, consider adding some accompaniments like fruit, nuts, or bread to enhance the pairing experience:

Wine and Cheese

Enjoy your wine and cheese tasting with fruits nuts and bread!


Grows Together Goes Together

If it grows together it goes together.

Pairing locally is a great way to learn more about wine and cheese:

France

Italy

Spain

Clara Peeters Still Life

Clara Peeters - Still Life with Cheeses, Almonds and Pretzels- 1615


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