Wine Pairing
Lasagne al Salmone
Salmon Lasagna

Lasagne al Salmone is a favourite Italian pasta dish, very popular during the winter holidays.

Pairing wine with salmon lasagna requires matching the rich, oily texture of the fish and creamy béchamel sauce with a crisp, structured wine.

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Regional Pairing

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Soave (Veneto, Italy)

Soave is an excellent pairing for salmon lasagna. Its citrus notes, crisp acidity, and delicate minerality beautifully slice through the richness of the fish and the creamy béchamel sauce. It will also elevate the flavors of the salmon.

Soave Superiore (Veneto, Italy)

If your salmon lasagna is particularly rich or includes ingredients like rich ricotta and spinach, look for a Soave Superiore or an oak-aged Soave. The slightly richer, fuller body matches the weight of the dish much better.

Fiano (Campagnia, Italy)

An excellent pairing for salmon lasagna. Its medium body, pleasant nuttiness, and crisp acidity perfectly balance the rich, buttery texture of the salmon and the creamy béchamel sauce, ensuring the wine acts as a refreshing palate cleanser between bites.

Falanghina (Campagnia, Italy)

Falanghina has a crisp acidity that cleanses the palate between rich bites of pasta and creamy layers. Notes of citrus, pine, and minerality pair harmoniously with seafood.

Falanghina is a medium-bodied white wine, meaning it is light enough not to overpower the fish, but weighty enough to stand up to a hearty baked pasta.

Grillo (Sicilia, Italy)

A crisp, dry Grillo is a fantastic pairing for salmon lasagna. Native to Sicily, this vibrant white wine offers a lovely balance of bright citrus notes, stone fruit, and saline minerality.

Non-Italian Wines

The butterry bechamel sauce, layers of egg pasta and smoked salmon call for a wine that is as rich as the ingredients.

Excellent options include a high-acid, mineral-driven Sancerre or a fuller-bodied White Burgundy (oaked Chardonnay).

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Chardonnay (World)

Sancerre (France)

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Rosé Wines

Rich white wines are a safe choice, but a match by color with a juicy rosé is surprisingly tasty and fun.

A dry, crisp rosé is a fantastic match for salmon lasagna. It offers the high acidity needed to cut through the rich, fatty layers of the salmon and béchamel sauce, while its light red fruit notes mirror the richness of the pink fish.

Nero d'Avola Rosato (Italy)

Navarra Rosado (Spain)

Bandol Rosé (France)

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Red Wines

If the tomato sauce is dominant, go for a fruity and light red wine. Especially in the winter time.

Pinot Nero (Italy)

Nerello Mascalese (Italy)

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Bubbles

Bubbles are great, especially with much Pinot Noir in the blend.

Blanc de Noir (World)

Metodo Classico (Italy)

Franciacorta (Italian sparkling method)

Trentodoc (Italian sparkling method)