Cheese & Wine Pairing

Fresh Cheese

Boursin

Bufala

Burrata

Cottage Cheese

Fromage Blanc

Mozzarella

Ricotta

Paneer

Melted Cheese

Fondue

Raclette

Fresh Cheese Wine Pairing

Pairing wine with fresh cheese can be a delightful experience, as the mild and creamy flavors of fresh cheese allow for a wide range of wine options.

Fresh cheeses pair best with young, crisp, and dry white wines.

Fresh cheeses do not pair well with red wines.

Sparkling Wines

Fresh cheeses pair very well with the acidity of sparkling wines.

The bubbles and bright acidity of Prosecco make it a fantastic pairing with fresh cheese, adding a refreshing contrast to the creamy cheese texture.

Other excellent alternatives:

Blanc de Blanc
Cava (Spain)
Sekt (Germany)

French White Wines

Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp and refreshing white wine with notes of citrus, green apple, and herbs. This complements the mild and creamy texture of a fresh cheese.

Chenin Blanc offers a range of styles, from dry to sweet, but its bright acidity and fruity character make it a versatile choice for pairing with fresh cheese.

Italian White Wines

Pinot Grigio is another light and refreshing white wine. It pairs well with fresh cheese due to its subtle fruitiness and acidity.

Vermentino is an Italian white wine with crisp acidity and flavors of citrus and green apple, making it a suitable pairing for fresh cheese.

Other White wines

Albariño is a Spanish white wine with vibrant acidity and citrus notes, making it a refreshing choice to pair with fresh cheese.

Grüner Veltliner is known for its zesty acidity and flavors of green apple and white pepper. It can provide a lively contrast to the creamy texture of fresh cheese.

Other excellent alternatives:

Chablis (France)
Assyrtico (Greece)
Alvarinho (Portugal)
Loureiro (Portugal)

Rosé wines

Dry rosé wines, with their crisp acidity and delicate fruit flavors, complement the subtle creaminess of fresh cheese without overpowering it.

Dessert wines

Fresh cheeses can also be paired with white dessert wines:

White Port (Portugal)
Fino Sherry (Spain)

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:

Crusty bread
Crackers
Nuts, Peanuts and Fries
Grapes and Berries
Olives and Garlic
Figs and Rasins
Slised Apple and Pear
Dark Chocolate
Rosemary and Thyme

Enjoy your wine and cheese tasting!