Cheese & Wine Pairing
Goat Cheese
Goat 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
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Enjoy your wine and cheese tasting!